DHB Dhb Industries, Inc.

WESTBURY, N.Y., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DHB Industries Inc. (AMEX:DHB), announced today that its subsidiary, Point Blank Body Armor, received an $18.8 Million delivery order from the United States Military for accessories compatible with the Interceptor(TM) Outer Tactical Vest (OTV). Production will begin immediately. Commenting on the announcement, Larry Ellis, President of DHB Industries, said, "We are pleased that US Military continues to recognize the value that our advanced body armor products provide in protecting men and women in our armed forces. DHB strives to bring new and innovative products to the marketplace." The U.S. Armed Forces worldwide are currently wearing the Interceptor(TM) OTV, the lightweight body armor system developed to protect against a variety of threats. Since 1998, Point Blank Body Armor is a major supplier to the U.S. Military for the Interceptor(TM) OTV, which is credited for saving the lives of numerous soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan." About DHB Industries, Inc. DHB Industries Inc.'s Armor Group is in the protective body armor industry. Its highly recognized subsidiaries, Point Blank Body Armor Inc. (http://www.pointblankarmor.com/) and Protective Apparel Corporation of America (PACA) (http://www.pacabodyarmor.com/) are focused on the design, manufacture, and distribution of bullet resistant and protective body armor for military, law enforcement, and corrections in the U.S. and worldwide. DHB Sports Group produces and markets a comprehensive line of athletic supports and braces which are merchandised through national superstore chains as well as private label distributors. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The Statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, which are based largely on the Company's expectations and are subject to various business risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions that speak as of the date hereof and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward- looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in the expectations of our management with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements are based. Dawn Schlegel, CFO 516/997-1155 First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact: dschlegel@dhbt.com DATASOURCE: DHB Industries Inc. CONTACT: Dawn Schlegel, CFO of DHB Industries Inc., +1-516-997-1155, or Web site: http://www.dhbindustries.com/ http://www.pointblankarmor.com/ http://www.pacabodyarmor.com/

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