Exhibit 99.1
ASHKELON, Israel, May 1, 2008, Defense Industries International, Inc. (OTCBB: DFNS.OB), a leading manufacturer and global provider of personal military and civilian protective equipment and supplies, today announced that it received orders of approximately $4.5 million for bulletproof and tactical vests, from the Israeli Ministry of Defense. Approximately 50% of the orders are expected to be delivered during 2008. This order follows an order that was r eceived from the Israeli Ministry of Defense in the beginning of 2007.
Joseph Fostbinder, CEO of Defense Industries said: ” We are extremely pleased with these significant orders. We are continuing to witness increased demand for personal military protective equipment from the Israeli Ministry of Defense, which demonstrates their confidence in our products as well as in our ability to deliver our products in a timely manner.
About Defense Industries International, Inc.
Defense Industries International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and global provider of personal military and civilian protective equipment and supplies. Defense Industries’ main products include body armor, bomb disposal suits and bullet-resistant vests and jackets; ballistic wall covers, ceramic armor plates and lightweight armor UHMW-PE plates; personal military equipment, battle pouch units and combat harness units; dry storage units, liquid logistics, tents and vehicle covers; winter suits, sleeping bags and backpacks. The Company’s manufacturing facilities meet American EQNET and international ISO 9001 standards. The Company has three principal subsidiaries, Export Erez Ltd., Achidatex Nazareth Elite ltd. and Owen Mills in the USA. For additional information, please visit the Company’s web site at www.defense-industries.com
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