In this capacity, Prush will be responsible for the development, marketingand sale of ADSI's line of unique opaque and transparent armor solutionsused by the US Military, government agencies, private security, and lawenforcement.

"Nicole offers ADSI a wealth of experience from her highly distinguishedmilitary career in the US Army Corp of Engineers," said Anthony J.Piscitelli, chairman and CEO of American Defense Systems. "She brings to usa proven track record of managing and producing under very challengingconditions, as well as an expert, hands-on understanding of theapplications of our advanced armor solutions. Her diverse experienceincludes contract negotiations and effectively managing vendorrelationships. Given our specialization in custom design and consultativesales, her skill, knowledge and experience augers well for ADSI. We arefortunate to have her leading this very important division of our company."

Commented Prush: "I'm excited and proud to join this dynamic and growingorganization, which boasts among the very best armor solutions forprotecting those who serve valiantly in our armed forces as well as otherswho serve in the line of fire in both the government and private sectors.In fact, I have personally witnessed ADSI armor save lives, so I standbehind the capabilities of our products with the highest confidence."

Prush previously served as a captain in the US Army Corps of Engineers. Inthis capacity, she acted as an Engineer Brigade Maintenance Officer,supporting two engineer battalions forward deployed to Afghanistan insupport of Operation Enduring Freedom. In this position, she insuredcombat readiness, logistics support and maintenance operations for a fleetof more than 1,200 pieces of military equipment and related constructionoperations. Prior to this position, she served as a battalion adjutant,providing personnel and human resources management for approximately 1,000soldiers forward deployed to Iraq. Prush began her military career as a USArmy assault bridge platoon leader in charge of a 60 soldier unit deployedin combat in a remote region of Iraq. Under this command, she was alsoresponsible for a variety of engineering equipment valued at more than $26million. Her meritorious achievements during this deployment wererecognized with the award of the Bronze Star Medal. Prush earned abachelor's degree in sociology from Western Maryland College.

About American Defense Systems, Inc.

American Defense Systems, Inc. ("ADSI") offers advanced solutions in thedesign, fabrication, and installation of transparent and opaque armor,security doors, windows and curtain wall systems for use by military, lawenforcement, homeland defense and corporate customers. ADSI engineers alsospecialize in developing innovative, functional and aesthetically pleasingsecurity applications for the mobile and fixed infrastructure physicalsecurity industry. For more information, visit the ADSI corporate Web siteat www.adsiarmor.com.

Company Contacts:Roger WardV.P. of Marketing & Investor RelationsAmerican Defense Systems, Inc.Tel 516-390-5300, x326Email ContactInvestor Relations:Ron BothManaging DirectorLiolios Group, Inc.Tel 949-574-3860Email Contact