Force Protection Receives Additional Buffalo Vehicle Orders

(Ladson, SC., October 24, 2008) -- Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) today announced that it has received an additional order under contract W56HZV-08-C-0028 for the delivery of 27 Buffalo A2 route-clearance vehicles. The undefinitized contract modification carries a dollar value not to exceed $26.2 million and fulfills an urgent operational need. These vehicles are to be delivered prior to June 2009.

Michael Moody, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Force Protection, commented, "We are very pleased to be in a position to respond to incremental needs for the vitally important Buffalo route clearance vehicle. We believe that the unique nature of the vehicle and the importance of the missions it performs will enable us to continue at current rates of production well into the future."

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