Launch of New Products

Shieldtech PLC
22 February 2008


For Immediate Release                                  22 February 2008


                 Shieldtech plc (the "Company" or the "Group")

                             Launch of New Products

Shieldtech plc (AIM: STEC), a specialist provider of products and services to
the Homeland Security market, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned
subsidiary Aegis Engineering Limited ("Aegis") has launched a range of 'chain
mail' body armour systems in addition to its existing range of body armour
products. Aegis has also launched two upgrade packs which offer enhanced
protection from current systems. A growing interest in 'chain mail' body armour
systems has developed in recent times and the Group is now able to offer this
'new' solution to its customers. The upgrade packs have been created to increase
the defensive capabilities of selected existing body armour to take them to the
next level of protection without the customer needing to purchase a whole new
body armour system.

Aegis is a recognised market leader with 14 new/revised ballistic standard HOSDB
accreditations. Five police forces are undergoing new standard wearer trials.
Furthermore, two police forces, which have not previously purchased from Aegis,
have commenced their sourcing of new standard body armour from Aegis.

Commenting on the announcement, Tim Wightman, Chairman, said:

"The launch of 'chain mail' body armour systems and two upgrade packs is being
well received by customers and is further evidence that Aegis is committed to
product and solutions development in the industry."

For more information please contact:

Shieldtech plc                                 Tel: [phone]
Tony O'Neill, Chief Executive Officer
Robert Denton, Group Finance Director

Seymour Pierce                                 Tel: [phone]
Nicola Marrin

Buchanan Communications                        Tel: [phone]
Tim Anderson / Isabel Podda / Ben Romney



Notes to Editors:

The Shieldtech Group is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of
ballistic protection equipment (predominantly body armour) to UK police forces.
It is also well-positioned in lucrative, growing MoD and export markets. It is
highly regarded in the UK market, and increasingly internationally, as the
industry's benchmark in leading edge design, quality and deliverability.

Further information on Shieldtech is available at www.shieldtech.co.uk




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