JMAR Technologies Awarded Development Contract by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Business Wire, August 26, 2008

SAN DIEGO -- JMAR Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: JMAR), a leading innovator in the development and commercialization of sensing systems for the detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials, today reported that The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) has awarded the Company a contract to develop two prototype special purpose lasers.

APL solves complex problems that present critical challenges to the United States. The Laboratory's sponsor base includes most of the nation's pivotal government agencies - especially those that protect the country's security. APL has worked on more than 400 programs that protect America's homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of approximately $680 million.

"JMAR's reputation for high quality custom lasers continues to grow, evidenced by this win of a very important development contract from the Applied Physics Lab," said C. Neil Beer, Ph.D., JMAR's President and CEO. "This contract also supports our commercialization strategy to leverage JMAR's applications expertise to expand our offering of laser products."

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About The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a division of The Johns Hopkins University, is a not-for-profit research and development organization dedicated to solving complex problems that present critical challenges to the nation. Through advanced technology; highly qualified, diverse teams; hands-on operational knowledge; and a basic systems engineering approach, APL achieves affordable, effective solutions. APL's outstanding, creative staff and world-class facilities have made the Laboratory a major asset to the nation for more than six decades.

About JMAR

JMAR Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: JMAR) is a leading innovator in the development and commercialization of sensing systems for the detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials. Coupled with its established expertise in building advanced laser systems, JMAR provides solutions for a broad range of military, industrial and commercial applications. The Company draws on more than twenty years of experience and twenty-nine patents in photonics, laser and detection technologies to develop products and solutions that address some of the world's most pressing issues such as water quality, hazard detection and homeland security. JMAR's vision is to continue to develop innovative technologies and products that support the advancement of global health, safety, and security initiatives. For further information on JMAR Technologies, please visit www.jmar.com.

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