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Sonic Jet's Technical Solutions Group Profiled in the World's Foremost Defense Publication

STANTON, Calif., March 27 -- Sonic Jet Performance, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SJET - News) announced today that its subsidiary, Technical Solutions Group (TSG) was profiled in the March 2003 issue of Jane's International Defense Review (IDR).

The article appeared in IDR's "Weapons and Equipment" section and discusses TSG's family of US-built mine-protected vehicles and the increasing demand by international customers. The piece also highlights additional developments in the vehicle technology, including the exploitation of self- cleaning NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) filtration systems currently available. The article also described two vehicles in production, the Buffalo and the Cougar, as well as vehicles in development, the Gator and the Lion. TSG President Garth Barrett remarked, "We're excited about the write-up in what is most certainly the cream of the crop of defense periodicals. To be recognized as a solution for the eradication of land mines throughout the world by IDR is a true testament to the commitment, determination and skill of Technical Solutions Group and its employees."

The article refers to the recent delivery of 8 COUGAR mine-protected vehicles to the British Ministry of Defense. The COUGAR is a versatile, multi-purpose vehicle that can be configured to satisfy a wide variety of mission requirements. The purpose-built monocoque capsule is designed to protect both the driver and crew from both ballistic and mine / blast threats, and is mated with the latest in American commercial automotive technology to produce the most user-friendly and adaptable vehicle in its class. The COUGAR can be configured to serve as a mine protected troop transport vehicle, a weapons platform, a law enforcement special response vehicle, an EOD / Range Clearance vehicle, or a VIP Protection vehicle.

The article also remarked on the order by the U.S. Army for 10 Buffalo mine-protected vehicles, the total value of which exceeded 8 million dollars. TSG's Buffalo is the world's leading mine protected and armored vehicle. The Buffalo's design results in the only mine-protected vehicle ("MPV") in its class with full 360-degree occupant protection. The vehicle withstands a triple-stacked land mine (45 lbs of TNT) on any wheel as well as a double- stacked land mine (30 lbs of TNT) anywhere under the vehicle. It provides ballistic armor to 7.62 NATO ball, upgradeable to Dragunov AP. This means the Buffalo is effective against 99.9% of the world's landmines - making it the best-protected vehicle in the world. With its capacity to clear in excess of 1,000 land mines each hour, the Buffalo is the most efficient and comprehensive mine clearing system in existence.

About Jane's International Defense Review

Jane's International Defense Review is a world leading publication covering land, sea, air and joint services, delivering detailed analysis of defense technology, equipment and strategy. Regular features include equipment profiles, defense science and technology, upgrades, small arms specials, strategic and security issues, current conflicts, armed forces profiles, and research and development For more information, please visit http://idr.janes.com/.

About Technical Solutions Group, Inc.

Technical Solutions Group, Inc. (TSG) manufactures and markets military vehicles that are protected against landmines and hostile fire. These vehicles are typically used to transport personnel safely in areas infested with landmines and for the actual removal of landmines. The vehicles are manufactured in Charleston, SC, where TSG is based. For more information visit www.forceprotection.net. Recently, Technical Solutions Group was highlighted on CNBC's Business Center. A video clip of the segment is available at: http://www.otcfn.com/sjet.

About Sonic Jet Performance, Inc.

Sonic Jet Performance, Inc. manufactures and distributes vehicles that protect and save lives. The Company's boats, which carry the Sonic Jet brand, are sold to government entities such as fire departments, police departments, the Coast Guard, and the military. Sonic Jet's patented line of Fire/Rescue and Patrol boats are in service throughout the United States and in other countries. Recent deliveries have been made to the Palos Verdes (CA) Police Department, the Sheboygan (WI) Fire Department, and the former Soviet Union. Military land vehicles are sold under the Technical Solutions Group (TSG) brand. For more information please visit: www.sonicjet.com or www.otcfn.com/sjet.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may relate to future events or our future financial performance. These statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future results or events. SonicJet Performance, Inc. disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. There are important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to risks associated with changes in general economic and business conditions, actions of our competitors, the extent to which we are able to develop new services and markets for our companies and services, and the time and expense involved in such development activities, the level of demand and market acceptance of the Company's products and any changes in the service or changes in the business strategies.