Defense Solutions, Inc., an international project management and executive consulting firm, a wholly owned subsidiary of Defense Solutions Holding, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DFSH), announces that the Company is the preferred supplier of GAF Materials Corporation products to Iraq. GAF Materials Corporation (”GAF”) is North America’s largest manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing.

Founded in 1886, GAF Materials Corporation is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America with annual sales of approximately $3 billion. GAF offers high quality products including roofing, decking and ductwork for both residential and commercial applications. A leader in multiple building material categories, GAF’s core expertise in commercial roofing is in built-up, modified bitumen, and TPO single ply systems.

“The government of Iraq has extensive plans to rebuild the infrastructure of the country, including the construction of thousands of new residential units, several new hospitals, and many new commercial spaces. Defense Solutions is pleased to be a preferred supplier of GAF products, offering America’s finest building materials to rebuild the country’s infrastructure,” commented LTC (Ret) John A. Little, President of Defense Solutions.

“GAF is a leader in roofing systems and our expertise and experience will be utilized fully in supporting the construction and reconstruction efforts in Iraq,” said Bob Tafaro, President and CEO of GAF. “We are happy to participate in the kinds of efforts that will house and support a population that has experienced tremendous difficulties in recent history.”

Ellis Malovaney, Director of International Sales at GAF, also added, “We anticipate tremendous success with our unique ‘systems approach’ to roofing and look to become the standard in energy efficient roofing in an area of the world that relies on non-renewable energy supplies.”

About GAF Materials Corporation:

GAF Materials Corporation has grown to become the largest roofing and ventilation manufacturer in North America, with sales of nearly $3 billion annually. Its success is driven by a commitment to provide property owners and specifiers with their best and safest choice in roofing, and by helping supportive contractors and distributors to build their businesses and avoid hassles. Its products include a comprehensive portfolio of steep-slope roofing systems (marketed under the GAF-Elk brand) and low-slope roofing systems (marketed under the GAF brand). An extensive national network of factory-certified contractors support these products. The Company also supports the industry through CARE, the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence. CARE’s mission is to help professional contractors and distributors to build their businesses through sales and management education and to provide product and installation training to contractors, distributors, architects, property owners, and related industry personnel. Since its inception, CARE has provided education to over 65,000 professionals.

For more information visit www.gaf.com.

About Defense Solutions:

Defense Solutions Holding, Inc. is headquartered in Exton, PA with offices on four continents. Established in 2001, Defense Solutions’ founding corporate philosophy is to deliver the world’s best solutions to our service members so they can perform their jobs with minimal risk. Defense Solutions has consulted with and worked for US Federal and State departments and agencies, the White House, and international allied organizations including the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the Multi-National Force in Iraq to devise and implement strategies supporting armed forces and civilian programs. Many of these programs directly support US and allied soldiers in combat and veterans in retirement. Defense Solutions’ European office maintains exclusive agreements with European partners to deliver several world-class technologies and capabilities to US and allied nations to include new production and retrofit of armored and combat vehicles, spare parts, and ammunition, supported by end-to-end integrated logistics, training, and maintenance solutions.

For more information visit: http://www.ds-pa.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain matters discussed in this release may constitute “forward-looking statements.” Actual results and the timing of certain events may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Defense Solutions’ ability to control or predict, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties outlined in reports filed by Defense Solutions with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The statements made herein are made as of the date of this release, and Defense Solutions undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release, and Defense Solutions undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Defense Solutions Holding, Inc.
John A. Little, +1-610-833-6000
President
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Investor Relations
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Susan U, +1-516-482-0155
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GAF Materials Corporation
Ellis Malovaney, 1-973-317-5879
Director of International Sales

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