Defense Industries International Announces the Securities and Exchange Commission Has Concluded Its Review of the Company's 2006 Year End and 2007 Quarterly Financial Statements

Business Wire, Feb 20, 2008

ASHKELON, Israel -- Defense Industries International, Inc. (OTCBB:DFNS), a leading manufacturer and global provider of personal military and civilian protective equipment and supplies, today announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission completed its review of the company's prior filings on Forms 10-KSB and 10-QSB for the year ended December 31, 2006 and the quarters ended March 31 and June 30, 2007 and notified Defense Industries that no additional changes to its financial statements are necessary.

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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