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Homeland Security Group International Teams With Dulles, Virginia Manufacturer to Introduce Lightweight Ballistic Body Armor to US Military
Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, CEO of Homeland Security Group International, Inc. (OTC: HMSG) announced today that the company's Ballistics Division has signed an agreement with Dulles, Virginia-based Protective Enterprises, LLC to represent them in negotiations with the US Military aimed at introducing a revolutionary new lightweight ballistic body armor material.
HMSG's Ballistics Division previously announced they were placing increased emphasis on the focus of lightweight armor. Beginning in the first week of 2006, the company began test firing numerous samples of composite material from many manufacturers utilizing varying caliber test rounds including NATO 9mm, .45Caliber, 5.56 and 7.62., HMSG stated their goal was to find, test and market to the US Military, an alternative to the currently issued small arms protective inserts (SAPI). "The current plates are very heavy," commented HMSG's CEO, Jeffrey Powers. "We chose Protective Enterprises' new composite plate because it is much lighter than the currently issued ceramic plates and these plates have achieved NIJ Level III (Rifle) and Level IIIA. These plates sustained multiple hits from 5.56 and 7.62 and the rounds were unable to penetrate. Another great characteristic of these plates is that they are neutral buoyant, which means they float."
"Our goal has always been to find and produce the lightest possible panels capable of stopping high velocity rounds," continued Powers. "We have been working closely with our manufacturing partner Protective Enterprises, LLC and we are now confident we have a product that will protect our troops and allow them greater mobility while wearing their armor. The side armor problem is one we have placed increased emphasis on because we have seen a spike in wounds caused by rounds and shrapnel impacting the body in areas of the torso not covered by ballistic armor. Numerous articles have reported that military members in combat are sometimes not wearing their full compliment of armor protection due to its weight, bulkiness and because it restricts movement. Solving this problem, along with providing full torso protection, has been, and continues to be our top priority."
The company has also designed a new carrier for side ballistic inserts based on the needs of the Department of Defense as stated in a pre-solicitation notice posted on Feb 18, 2006, The US Army intends to purchase 966,000 sets of Interceptor type body armor, Enhanced Side Ballistic Inserts and Carriers.
"Our joint venture partner Recon Mountaineer has designed a new side armor protection carrier to facilitate the wearing of these new plates," said Powers. "Recon Mountaineer is also in the final stages of design of a drastically new outer vest to compete with the Interceptor vest. Protective Enterprises will provide the necessary ballistic lining for our new 'Ballistic Vest System' as well as front, back and side armor plates capable of stopping high velocity rounds."
The company also stated Recon Mountaineer has integrated a revolutionary new material into the Ballistic Vest System designed to mitigate the effects of blunt force trauma caused by the impact of high velocity rounds.
ABOUT NIJ STANDARDS
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard establishes minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of personal body armor designed to protect the torso against gunfire. The standard is limited to ballistic resistance only and does not address resistance from knives or other sharply pointed objects. It reviews NIJ body armor classifications, details requirements (i.e., acceptance criteria, workmanship, armor backing material, and so forth), and discusses test methods (i.e., velocity measurement equipment, wet conditioning, test preparation, and so forth). Level IIIA armor is designed to protect against 9mm Full metal jacketed round nose bullets up to and including 44magnum hand gun rounds. Level III Rifle is designed to protect against high velocity rifle rounds up to and including 7.62mm Full Metal Jacketed bullets.
ABOUT PROTECTIVE ENTERPRISES LLC
Based in Dulles, Virginia, Protective Enterprises LLC (Formerly Ballistic Protection Technologies) is a provider of revolutionary fiber-based, weight-optimized armored defense products for all personnel who find themselves in high-threat environments. These products include ballistic blankets and ballistic shields and are designed to provide maximum survivability when system redundancy is not an option. The company's unwavering commitment to quality and innovation make them a top choice for ballistic protection systems.
United States Special Operations Troops are currently using Protective Enterprises LLC protection systems in Iraq and other theaters of operations. As the United States Military and its allies fight this war on terror, Protective Enterprises LLC is at their side. The company's goal is to give every soldier, police officer and operative the highest level of protection during their mission. Protective Enterprises' research and development team is continually adding new ballistic products based on the latest fiber advancements and on expert end-user input. At Protective Enterprises we offer ...Protection for Life.
ABOUT HOMELAND SECURITY GROUP INTERNATIONAL
Homeland Security Group International (OTC: HMSG) is a technology-based corporation based in north county San Diego. HMSG's mission is the development and commercialization of technology focused on providing increased security for both civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Under the leadership of Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, USMC (Retired), HMSG has assembled a portfolio of technology and services through alliances with established defense-related companies and through internal development that is being brought to market in a cost-efficient and timely manner. The Company also has an alliance with Recon Mountaineer, LLC (an Oceanside, Calif.-based designer and manufacturer of military combat gear for the United States Armed Forces). The company has also partnered with leading security firms to design and market surveillance systems for homeland defense security applications.
This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include risks and uncertainties that may cause the company's plans to change and are in no way intended to guarantee that the company will be successful in executing its plans. HMSG's common stock currently trades on the over-the-counter "Pink Sheets" under the symbol "HMSG." This press release in no way constitutes any recommendation regarding the securities of HMSG or its affiliates. Any person reading this press release is advised that this release should be considered in light of all facts and circumstances regarding the business and financial condition and prospects of HMSG, and no inference is made that this release contains all such information.
Source: Market Wire (May 18, 2006 - 6:00 AM EDT)
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