CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 27, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Technical Solutions Group (TSG), a subsidiary of Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRCP) was awarded a contract from ManTech International Corporation to provide training for the operation of "Buffalo" Mine Protected Clearance Vehicles, which are manufactured by TSG. The training addresses operator handling, maintenance, and the use of the Buffalos for landmine removal. Training will be conducted in Afghanistan and Iraq, where ManTech provides ongoing in-country maintenance for Buffalo vehicles. TSG will provide training and technical backup for ManTech and, under the terms of the contract, will supply all management personnel, material, equipment and data necessary. The value of the contract was not announced.
About ManTech International Corporation.
ManTech International Corporation delivers a broad array of information technology and technical services solutions to U.S. federal government customers, focusing primarily on critical national defense programs for the intelligence community, and Department of Defense. ManTech designs, develops, procures, implements, operates, tests and maintains mission-critical, enterprise information technology and communication systems and infrastructures for federal government customers in the United States and 31 countries worldwide. For more information please visit: www.mantech.com.
About Force Protection, Inc.
Force Protection, Inc. manufactures and distributes vehicles that protect and save lives and property. Its subsidiary, Technical Solutions Group, Inc., (TSG) manufactures and markets military vehicles that are protected against landmines and hostile fire. These vehicles are typically used to transport personnel safely in areas infested with landmines and for the actual removal of landmines. The vehicles are manufactured in Charleston, SC, where TSG is based. For more information visit www.forceprotection.net. Recently, Technical Solutions Group was highlighted on CNBC's Business Center. A video clip of the segment is available at: http://ir.forceprotectioninc.com. Contact: Investor Relations, Force Protection, Inc., 714-903-0025, investorrelations@forceprotectioninc.com or visit http://ir.forceprotectioninc.com.
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