HICKSVILLE, NY--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - American Defense Systems, Inc. (ADSI) (NYSE Amex: EAG), a leading provider of advanced transparent and opaque armor, architectural hardening and security products for Defense and Homeland Security, has received a follow-on order for Crew Protection Kits (CPKs) from Caterpillar Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The CPK's unique flexibility allows a unit commander to decide the level of protection needed during mission operations. It can be also easily pre-positioned and stored in its own container, with no fluids to drain or seals to dry out while in storage.

The CPK is designed as a cost effective and relatively lightweight steel and Kevlar solution for small arms and explosive protection in the context of a smaller and lighter construction vehicle. While effectively protecting the operator, it duplicates the controls and operation of the standard commercial cab.

"This follow-on order from Caterpillar marks another milestone for ADSI," said the company's chief executive officer, Anthony J. Piscitelli, "as it reflects our successful initiation as a supplier to this global leader in construction equipment. The introduction of a CPK product with 'plug and play' capabilities was also the first of its kind. We designed this new CPK to protect our brave service men and women from serious injury, but also with flexibility and operational efficiency in mind. We are continuing to evaluate applications of this type of CPK for similar lightweight construction equipment."

About ADSI Crew Protection Kits
ADSI CPKs are custom designed and fitted to offer a maximum amount of security for the operator. They feature windows of fully transparent armor, opaque armor siding (ATC Aberdeen-tested and approved to meet all Operation Iraqi Freedom requirements), a patent-pending combat lock, tool-less emergency egress windows, fortified door hinges and an integrated crew comfort system. The CPKs are modular and can be applied to the vehicle either during its assembly stateside or as a retrofit in theater. ADSI employs field service representatives (FSRs) that are on the ground in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait to train soldiers on the proper installation techniques and offer on-going expertise and assistance. In January 2008, ADSI was awarded the "Best Development in the Field of Armored Vehicle Survivability" prize by Defense IQ, a division of IQPC (http://defenseiq.com/Defence.aspx), an organization comprised of senior decision makers from the defense, aerospace and technology sectors, and partnered with the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement.

About American Defense Systems
American Defense Systems, Inc. (ADSI) offers advanced solutions in the design, fabrication, and installation of transparent and opaque armor, security doors, windows and curtain wall systems for use by military, law enforcement, homeland defense and corporate customers. ADSI engineers also specialize in developing innovative, functional and aesthetically pleasing security applications for mobile and fixed infrastructure physical security. For more information about American Defense Systems, go to www.adsiarmor.com.

Some of the statements made by American Defense Systems, Inc. ("ADSI") in this press release, including, without limitation, statements regarding ADSI's anticipated future growth and expense reductions, are forward-looking in nature. ADSI intends that any forward-looking statements shall be covered by the safe harbor provisions for such statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continues," "projects" and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. ADSI cautions you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. ADSI undertakes no obligation and disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause ADSI's actual future results to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. ADSI believes that these risks include, but are not limited to: ADSI's reliance on the U.S. government for a substantial amount of its sales and growth; decreases in U.S. government defense spending; ADSI's ability to contract further with the U.S. Department of Defense; ADSI's ability to comply with complex procurement laws and regulations; competition and other risks associated with the U.S. government bidding process; changes in the U.S. government's procurement practices; ADSI's ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances; ADSI's ability to realize the full amount of revenues reflected in its backlog; ADSI's ability to finance the redemption of ADSI's series A convertible preferred stock in accordance with the terms of such stock and ADSI's settlement agreement with the holders of stock; ADSI's reliance on certain suppliers; and intense competition and other risks associated with the defense industry in general and the security-related defense sector in particular.

Additional information concerning these and other important risk factors can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in ADSI's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors.