Webcast Alert: Force Protection Inc. Announces Its Robins Emerging Opportunities Investment Conference Webcast

PORTLAND, Ore.--May 17, 2006--Force Protection Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) announces the following Webcast:

What: Force Protection Inc. Robins Emerging Opportunities
Investment Conference Webcast

When: May 17, 2006 @ 08:45 AM Eastern

Where: http://www.vcall.com/CEPage.asp?ID=104598

How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
address above.

Contact: Connie Schadewitz, (360)828-8601 or
connie@catalystresearch.com

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be available for replay at http://www.vcall.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=104598 or http://www.investorcalendar.com/