April 1, 2004

News Release: DHB Industries Announces $12 Million in New Orders

DHB Industries Inc. (Amex: DHB), the market leader in the rapidly growing protective body armor industry, announced today that it has received more than $12 million in new purchase and delivery orders within the past week. More than fifty percent of the new orders were for products recently developed by DHB Armor Group.

Total backlog of firm orders in hand currently stands at a record $203 million, a 54% increase as compared to total backlog of firm orders in hand of $132 million on March 1, 2004. Today's announcement brings the total new contracts and purchase orders announced by DHB Industries since November 2003 to $154 million. Last week, DHB announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Point Blank Body Armor, Inc. ('Point Blank'- http://www.pointblankarmor.com), had been awarded a $77 million contract from the United States Military for its 'Interceptor' Outer Tactical Vest (OTV). Point Blank believes this is the largest single contract for body armor ever awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense. Point Blank is currently the major supplier of outer tactical vests to the United States Armed Forces.

Commenting on the announcement, Sandra Hatfield, Chief Operating Officer of DHB Industries, said, 'The momentum of new purchase orders coming into DHB is continuing at a record pace from all market sectors. We believe this is a result of both strong worldwide demand for protective body armor coupled with DHB's proven ability to fulfill this demand with the industry's leading products and unparallel customer service and support.'

DHB Armor Group is expanding its operations by opening a third facility in South Florida to increase capacity and improve efficiency. The new 104,000 square foot manufacturing plant is scheduled to open in April 2004.

About DHB Industries, Inc.

DHB Industries Inc.'s Armor Group is the market leader in the rapidly growing protective body armor industry. Its highly recognized subsidiaries, Point Blank Body Armor, Inc. and Protective Apparel Corporation of America (PACA) are focused on the design, manufacture, and distribution of bullet resistant and protective body armor for military, law enforcement, and corrections in the U.S. and worldwide. DHB Armor Group's customers include the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Secret Service, FBI, DEA, INS, ATF, NATO, U.S. Marshals, the NYC Police Department, the LA Police Department, and the California Highway Patrol.

DHB Sports Group produces and markets a comprehensive line of athletic supports and braces, which are merchandised through national superstore chains including Wal-Mart, Target and Meijer, as well as private label distributors such as Amerisource Bergen and Cardinal Health.

DHB maintains facilities in Westbury, NY, Deerfield Beach, FL, Oakland Park, FL, Pompano Beach, FL, Jacksboro, TN, and Arlington, VA. To learn more about DHB Industries Inc., visit the website at http://www.dhbindustries.com.

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Contact Information:
For Investors:
Robert B. Prag, President
The Del Mar Consulting Group, Inc.
858/794-9500
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Company Contact:
Dawn M. Schlegel, CFO
DHB Industries Inc.
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SOURCE DHB Industries Inc.

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