Defense Solutions Holding Inc. Engages The Investor Relations Group

EXTON, Pa., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Defense Solutions Holding Inc., a firm specializing in international project management with a specialty in commodity brokering and providing military equipment, has engaged The Investor Relations Group ("IRG"), a thirteen-year-old, award-winning, corporate communications firm based in New York City, to serve as its investor relations and public relations agency.

IRG's investor relations team will target specific portfolio managers and equity analysts in the global investment community to increase awareness of Defense Solutions Holding's current and future business initiatives within the Republic of Iraq.  Concurrent with that effort, the public relations team will initiate an outreach campaign targeting editors, writers, and segment producers of local and national trade and consumer online, print, radio, and broadcast media outlets worldwide.

"Defense Solutions has aggressive plans for 2010, and we are confident that IRG will have a great story to tell to the investment community and the media at large," commented CEO Timothy D. Ringgold.  "As one of only a few US companies registered and approved by the Iraqi government to sell directly to Iraq, we are uniquely positioned to serve as a key partner for companies looking to sell products and services within the country. We recently announced a $60 million foodstuffs agreement between a major European commodity supplier and Iraq, and we anticipate contracts of a similar scope in 2010 and beyond.  We look forward to working with IRG as we achieve our objectives and will update the investment community as we move ahead."

IRG's corporate communications program includes new media and multimedia initiatives that involve the creation of broadcast-ready corporate videos, podcasts, and the creation of social networking, video service, and micro-blogging accounts. The Investor Relations Group was recently honored with a "Stevie Award" for Investor Relations Program of the Year and named a finalist in the Best Media Website category from the 2009 American Business Awards.

About Defense Solutions

Defense Solutions Holding, Inc. is headquartered in Exton, PA. Established in 2001, the firm's founding philosophy was to deliver the world's best solutions to military members so they can perform their jobs with minimal risk. Defense Solutions has worked for Federal and State departments and agencies, the White House, and international allied organizations including Iraq's Defense Ministry, 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. In 2009, Defense Solutions expanded its operations to include commercial sales, representing refineries seeking Iraqi oil, and supplying HMS-1/2 scrap.  For more information visit: http://www.ds-pa.com/.

About The Investor Relations Group, Inc.

The Investor Relations Group, Inc. (IRG) offers a full-service corporate communications program designed to suit the many unique needs of Alternative Public Offering (APO) companies. The program utilizes a proprietary, targeted approach to reach institutional investors, analysts, and the media-at-large. For further information, please visit the company's website at http://www.investorrelationsgroup.com.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements in this document are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.  Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors.  More information about these factors is contained in Vystar's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE Defense Solutions Holding, Inc.