DEL MAR, Calif., , Sept. 28, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Homeland Security Technology Inc. (Pink Sheets:HSTJ) announced today that it has entered into a technology development agreement with rapid tactical engineering firm Digital Force Technologies, Inc. of San Diego, California. Founded in 1999 by Mechanical Engineer, Justin MacLaurin, DFT has been adapting Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Technology (COTS) into hardened military applications as well as designing and manufacturing other defense related technology for the US Special Operations Community.
Currently five distinct technologies are being reviewed by the management team of Homeland Security Technology including its Military Technology Advisory Board (MTAB) and Joint Venture Partners. Upon a thorough review of these technologies HST will be formulating a technology development schedule to rapidly bring to market the most effective and beneficial products.
"During our review of Digital Force Technologies operations, Justin and his team have done some incredible work in responding to the needs of the US Special Operations Community by rapidly developing products that sometimes originate as a simple napkin drawing. Alligning ourselves with a comprehensive design and engineering firm like DFT will enable us to work hand-in-hand with an innovative and technologically advanced engineering firm. DFT has made great strides in advancing military ery, remote sensors and navigation technology," commented Colonel Jeffrey Powers, Founder of Homeland Security Technology, Inc.technology in surveillance and intellegence gathering, digital imag
Adding to Colonel Powers Comments, Justin MacLaurin CEO of Digital Force Technologies stated, "Most of our projects are in reaction to Special Operations technology needs. This alliance with Homeland Security will allow us to break out of the box and design products and develop technology that we feel will have broad appeal to both the Special Operations Community and to the broader markets of conventional military forces and other stateside Homeland Security government law enforcement organizations. We can become more creative and more proactive in bringing innovation and technology to the US Armed Forces and Domestic Homeland Security Market. "
"Historically, the US military utilized Special Operations as a premier direct action unit operating in urban environments for precision raids. The nature of the current fight is such that these precision tactics technique and procedures can also be applied by conventional forces in order to avoid collateral damage. But as we are currently seeing in Iraq, conventional forces are being drawn into the urban fight. The technology and gear used by the Special Operations Community could substantially assist the soldiers and marines down the line and we believe a huge market exists in taking these products to the larger markets of conventional forces Domestic Homeland Security," concluded Colonel Powers.
ABOUT DIGITAL FORCE TECHNOLOGIES
Digital Force Technologies a San Diego, Ca.- based mechanical and electrical engineering firm was founded in 1999 to meet the needs of the United States' National Security by providing rapid, tactical engineering solutions to those customers with special or unique requirements. The rapid evolution of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technologies and their increasing importance to the defense industry has made it clear that defense technology and commercial enterprise must operate as a joint force to meet these requirements.
Utilizing a thorough knowledge of both the defense industry and the high-tech commercial world, Digital Force Technologies is able to provide custom engineering and development services to both -- specializing in, but not limited to intelligence and surveillance collection, digital video imagery, remote sensors, and special application projects.
ABOUT HOMELAND SECURITY TECHNOLOGY, INC. (HST, Inc.)
HST, Inc. is a developmental stage company based in north county San Diego, trading under the ticker symbol HSTJ. HST's mission is to develop and commercialize technology focused on providing increased security for both civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Under the leadership of Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers USMC (Ret), HST seeks to assemble a portfolio of technology and services through alliances with established defense-related companies and through internal development that can be brought to market in a cost-efficient and timely manner. HST has recently lauched its propretary ecommerce business www.DisasterAndEmergencyKits.com. The Company has also entered into an alliance with Recon Mountaineer, LLC, (an Oceanside, Ca.-based designer and manufacturer of military combat gear for the United States Armed Forces) and Homeland Preparedness, LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of disaster and survival kits.
This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These statements include risks and uncertainties that may make the company's plans to change and are in no way intended to guarantee that the company will be successful in executing its plans. HSTJ's common stock currently trades on the over-the-counter "Pink Sheets" under the symbol "HSTJ." This press release in no way constitutes any recommendation regarding the securities of HSTJ, Inc., or its affiliates. Though its securities are publicly traded, HSTJ has failed to comply with its obligations to make periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the nature and extent of information usually available to the public regarding companies whose securities are publicly traded are not available regarding HSTJ. Any person reading this press release is advised that this release should be considered in light of all facts and circumstances regarding the business and financial condition and prospects of HSTJ, and no inference is made in this release contains all such information.
www.DigitalForceTech.com Contact: Justin McLaurin, CEO 858-546-1244 Info@DigitalForceTech.com www.HomelandSecurityTechnologyInc.com www.DisasterAndEmergencyKits.com Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers (858) 350-0409 Info@HomelandSecurityTechnologyInc.com Investor Relations PMR and Associates, LLC Patrick Rost, President (858) 380-0409 PMRandCo@aol.com