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Wednesday Security Industry

Steven Davy — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:43:50 +0000

From my security industry beat. Click on headlines to read stories I filed under the UPI byline.

LAUREL, Md., Aug. 19 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin has received a contract to provide a U.S. military medical facility consolidation effort with logistical support services.

CTP to support border security initiatives

RESTON, Va., Aug. 19 (UPI) — The U.S. State Department has contracted a Commonwealth Trading Partners team to support global border security and non-proliferation initiatives.

England joins CACI board of directors

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 19 (UPI) — CACI International has appointed a former U.S. deputy secretary of defense to join its board of directors in a move to add new support for its federal arena.

iGT has successful results from JUICE

HERNDON, Va., Aug. 19 (UPI) — iDirect Government Technologies says results from a recent U.S. military exercise the company supported successfully demonstrated its satellite systems.

Adamas to test antiviral therapies

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 19 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc. to conduct preclinical studies on an influenza antiviral therapy.

Applied Energetics to continue LGE work

TUCSON, Aug. 19 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Applied Energetics Inc. to continue development of its Laser Guided Energy transformational weapon technologies.

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Tuesday Security Industry

Steven Davy — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:10:24 +0000

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ATK to deliver Scalable Plate Carriers

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted Alliant Techsystems to deliver vests that help relieve weight stress for soldiers during operations.

LM selected to support Navy ISIS tech

MANASSAS, Va., Aug. 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted Lockheed Martin to provide a submarine imaging technology with engineering support services.

Navy contracts for RF modules support

LANCASTER, Pa., Aug. 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted microwave technology solutions developer Herley Industries Inc. for radio frequency modules support.

Hughes announces new SATCOM router

GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 18 (UPI) — U.S. company Hughes Network Systems announced the launch of its next-generation satellite router technology for the defense and government markets.

GD launches Navy’s Matthew Perry

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy’s Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) dry cargo-ammunition ship has been launched by General Dynamics in San Diego.

Finland contracts Elbit for com technology

HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 18 (UPI) — The Finnish Ministry of Defense has contracted Elbit Systems Ltd. to deliver radio and data transmission communication technologies.

LM contracts Harris to support WIN-T

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 18 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin has awarded a contract update to Harris Corp. to continue supporting the U.S. Army’s Warfighter Information Network-Tactical program.

BAE launches new communication system

NASHUA, N.H., Aug. 18 (UPI) — British company BAE Systems announced the launch of its new first responder communication technology designed for multiple agency interoperability.

Army selects RRC for SATCOM support

NEW HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Rome Research Corp. to support the Landstuhl, Germany-based Global Information Grid facility.

Mace launches access control product line

HORSHAM, Pa., Aug. 18 (UPI) — U.S. company Mace Security International Inc. announced plans to launch a new product line in a move to strengthen the company’s security portfolio.

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Monday Security Industry

Steven Davy — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:48:59 +0000

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Converteam to support DDG-1000 program

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted Converteam Inc. to provide the Zumwalt-class destroyer DDG-1000 program with long lead materials.

Hughes, Ultra TCS demo communication tech

GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 17 (UPI) — Hughes Network Systems and Ultra Electronics Tactical Communication Systems have partnered to demonstrate a communication with advanced connectivity.

Poland contracts for Morphic fuel cells

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 17 (UPI) — The Polish navy has contracted Morphic Energy to deliver a fuel cell technology for integration into underwater crafts.

Powerwave unveils RMDU for public safety

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17 (UPI) — U.S. company Powerwave Technologies Inc. has unveiled its new compact mobile communication technology designed to support public safety authorities.

VSE awarded deal to support Egyptian navy

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Aug. 17 (UPI) — VSE Corp. has been selected to provide the Egyptian navy with engineering and training assistance for docked naval vessels and also vessels at sea.

Conference to tackle piracy threats

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 17 (UPI) — A conference scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates is expected to bring together security authorities to address ongoing piracy threats.

Port of Miami taps Nice for video system

RA’ANANA, Israel, Aug. 17 (UPI) — Security authorities at the Port of Miami have selected Nice Systems to install its Internet Protocol-based video surveillance technology.

Harris demos haptic IED disposal tech

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (UPI) — U.S. company Harris Corp. announced a recent successful demonstration of its next-generation improvised explosive disposal technology.

Allied Defense Group completes unit sale

VIENNA, Va., Aug. 17 (UPI) — U.S. company Allied Defense Group has completed the sale of its NS Microwave unit to 3DRS International Inc. in a move to focus on its core business efforts.

Imperium launches next-gen Acoustocam

SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 17 (UPI) — U.S. company Imperium Inc. announced the release of its next-generation ultrasound imaging camera technology.

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Wednesday Security Industry

Steven Davy — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:30:46 +0000

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QinetiQ partners with Bobcat on new kit

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 12 (UPI) — QinetiQ North America announced a joint project with Bobcat Co. to add robotic technologies to compact loaders to counter increasingly large roadside bombs.

Army contracts for MedEx 1000 tech

SIGNAL HILL, Calif., Aug. 12 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Integrated Medical Systems Inc. to deliver its portable intensive care unit technologies.

Lockheed Martin names new head in India

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 12 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin authorities announced the appointment of a new chief executive at the company’s India-based operations.

Motorola partners get AIT-IV selection

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 12 (UPI) — The U.S. Army’s recent selection of defense contractors for Automatic Identification Technology task orders includes four strategic partners of Motorola.

Parsons selected for MMRP site work

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., Aug. 12 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Parsons Infrastructure and Technology Group to support the Military Munitions Response Program.

Symetrics to deliver modem tech for A-10s

MELBOURNE, Fla., Aug. 12 (UPI) — U.S. company Lockheed Martin has awarded a follow-on contract to Symetrics Industries to support A-10 aircraft with additional modem technologies.

Air Force awards ACM analysis grant to DTS

SEAL BEACH, Calif., Aug. 12 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has awarded Diversified Technical Systems Inc. a grant to conduct air combat maneuver test data analysis services.

Fire Scout has successful RSTA/ISR demo

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 12 (UPI) — Northrop Grumman says its land-based MQ-8B Fire Scout aircraft system has marked a milestone following a recent demonstration in Arizona.

ScanEagle marks flight hour achievement

BINGEN, Wash., Aug. 12 (UPI) — Washington state-based Insitu says its ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system has surpassed a milestone for its operational flight hours.

Textron combines units for intel solutions

WILMINGTON, Mass., Aug. 12 (UPI) — U.S. company Textron Systems has combined two of its operating units in a move to address evolving U.S. defense and intelligence requirements.

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Tuesday Security Industry

Steven Davy — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:49:00 +0000

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Fire Scout UAS has successful flight tests

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11 (UPI) — U.S. company Northrop Grumman’s development of its vertical takeoff and landing tactical unmanned aircraft vehicle is progressing following successful tests.

NAVSEA contracts for IED disposal robots

BEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 11 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted iRobot Corp. to deliver its PackBot robot technologies to support Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians.

OSI to provide MRAPs with sub-assemblies

HAWTHORNE, Calif., Aug. 11 (UPI) — OSI Systems Inc. has been contracted to support the U.S. Defense Department’s armored vehicle program with its sub-assemblies technologies.

ABS Group contracts NG for Fire Scout demo

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11 (UPI) — Northrop Grumman has been contracted to conduct a demonstration of its unmanned aircraft system to test and validate the technology for the U.S. Coast Guard.

DPG awarded contracts from Defense Dept.

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., Aug. 11 (UPI) — Defense Photonics Group Inc. has been awarded two U.S. Defense Department contracts and announced it has made initial deliveries.

21CSI to support urban training center

CROWN POINT, Ind., Aug. 11 (UPI) — 21st Century Systems Inc. has been awarded a contract extension to continue its support for an Indiana National Guard training installation.

SAM launches gauze for combat situations

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 11 (UPI) — U.S. company SAM Medical Products announced the launch of its new gauze designed to control traumatic bleeding in emergency response combat situations.

Northrop Grumman selected for Army AIT-IV

RESTON, Va., Aug. 11 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Northrop Grumman to support the Defense Department and federal agencies with computer and engineering services.

BAE, Vectronix partner on LTLM production

NASHUA, N.H., Aug. 11 (UPI) — British company BAE Systems announced a partnership with Vectronix Inc. to produce handheld laser target locators for military applications.

AAI to enhance Shadow UAS with TCDL

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Aug. 11 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted AAI Corp. to integrate unmanned aircraft technologies with a tactical common data link to increase interoperability.

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Monday Security Industry

Steven Davy — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:08:49 +0000

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LM has successful smart-phones demo

SUFFOLK, Va., Aug. 10 (UPI) — U.S. company Lockheed Martin says its new smart-phone applications could add enhanced situational awareness to soldiers in the field.

British sign long-term torpedo deal

LONDON, Aug. 10 (UPI) — The British Ministry of Defense has awarded BAE Systems a long-term torpedo contract designed to improve efficiencies and save money.

TSA conducting scanning tech evaluation

HOUSTON, Aug. 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is conducting tests at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on screening systems designed to protect privacy.

Homeland Security Dept. selects SRA

FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department has selected SRA International Inc. to compete for task orders supporting emergency preparedness programs.

IGG signs to distribute Seer products

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 10 (UPI) — United Arab Emirates-based International Golden Group has signed a deal to distribute Seer Technology Inc.’s chemical recognition and navigation technologies.

PepperBall released new HotShot weapon

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10 (UPI) — U.S. company PepperBall Technologies Inc. announced the launch of its new pepper powder gun technology designed to support non-lethal protection requirements.

Standards set for TSA’s CrewPASS program

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Transportation Security Administration announced it has established standards for its new biometric-based flight crew identity program.

GTSI selected for AIT-IV contract vehicle

HERNDON, Va., Aug. 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has selected GTSI Corp. to compete as one of five awardees for task orders supporting automatic identification solutions.

Plasan awarded armored kits follow-on

BENNINGTON, Vt., Aug. 10 (UPI) — Plasan has received a follow-on subcontract to deliver additional armor kits for the U.S. Army’s mine resistant ambush protected All-Terrain Vehicle.

Conference to discuss armored vehicle tech

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 10 (UPI) — A conference set to take place in the United Arab Emirates is expected to draw international defense experts to discuss armored vehicle technologies.

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Thursday Security Industry

Steven Davy — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:10:55 +0000

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KVH selected for fiber-optic gyros

MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Aug. 6 (UPI) — U.S. company KVH Industries Inc. has been contracted to support remote stabilized weapon systems with the integration of its fiber-optic technologies.

ASI adds seal to homeland security line

FARMINGDALE, N.J., Aug. 6 (UPI) — U.S. company Allied Security Innovations Inc. announced plans to add a tamper-evident seal technology in its offerings for the homeland security market.

MEADS program marks advancement

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 6 (UPI) — The Medium Extended Air Defense System program has achieved a milestone in preparation for system tests at the New Mexico-based White Sands Missile Range.

Bat UAS has successful demonstration

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 6 (UPI) — Northrop Grumman said its Bat system successfully executed a communications relay payload during a recent demonstration at a Navy facility in California.

QinetiQ to develop UAS controller system

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted QinetiQ North America to develop controller technology capable of supporting unmanned vehicles and sensors used in combat.

NG delivers first stage rocket motors

CLEARFIELD, Utah, Aug. 6 (UPI) — Northrop Grumman announced it has delivered its rocket motor technology to the U.S. Air Force to support the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

Centurio to distribute UNDT detection tech

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6 (UPI) — Germany-based defense equipment firm Centurio has signed an agreement to distribute biological weapons detection systems from Universal Detection Technology.

NG completes Global Hawk milestone

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 6 (UPI) — U.S. company Northrop Grumman announced it has achieved a milestone with its RQ-4 Global Hawk following the completion of 25,000 combat hours of operation.

CPI Aero to deliver new order to Air Force

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Aug. 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has released a new order for CPI Aerostructures Inc. to deliver its spoilers and fairings technologies.

AS&E launches new Sentry Portal X-ray tech

BILLERICA, Mass., Aug. 6 (UPI) — Massachusetts-based American Science and Engineering Inc. announced the launch of its new drive-through threat detection technology.

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Wednesday Security Industry

Steven Davy — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:27:09 +0000

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Raytheon, SafeNet demo secured radio tech

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 5 (UPI) — Raytheon and partner SafeNet Inc. announced a new radio communication solution with a U.S. National Security Agency type one qualification.

Raytheon to develop next-gen sensor tech

DALLAS, Aug. 5 (UPI) — Raytheon has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to begin developing a next-generation sensor technology for the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

LM’s Aegis Weapon System completes test

MOORESTOWN, N.J., Aug. 5 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy’s USS Bunker Hill has successfully completed an evaluation of its Lockheed Martin-equipped Aegis Weapon System naval defense technology.

Binary PMSS2 contract vehicle selected

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 5 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has selected Binary Group to compete for Program Management Support Services 2 task orders supporting the future force initiative.

Raytheon tests prove Excalibur reliable

YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz., Aug. 5 (UPI) — Raytheon announced its Excalibur Ia-1 projectiles have achieved new reliability following a successful test firing at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.

Navy contracts URS to support NSWC Crane

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted URS Corp. to provide the Naval Surface Warfare Center with program management and engineering support services.

Port of Long Beach integrates Surveillint

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 5 (UPI) — Proximex has been selected by authorities at the Port of Long Beach in California to provide the port’s Command and Control Center with security technologies.

Alion to support Army spectrum management

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 5 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Alion Science and Technology to provide radio frequency modeling and analysis support services.

L-3 unit awarded force protection contract

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted L-3 Communications to support force protection security requirements at Defense Department sites around the world.

SSCI to develop 3-D tech for UAVs

WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 5 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Scientific Systems Co. to support surveillance systems with the development of three-dimensional imaging technologies.

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Tuesday Security Industry

Steven Davy — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:25:38 +0000

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Air Force contracts for defense support

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 4 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Science Applications International Corp. to provide integrated defense support services at Defense Department installations.

CACI announces intel, defense contracts

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 4 (UPI) — U.S. company CACI International Inc. has been contracted to support security and intelligence authorities with information technology solutions.

ATK awarded deal for M789 ammunition

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 4 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Alliant Techsystems to deliver ammunition to support the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter.

LM submits Littoral Combat Ship proposal

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin announced it has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Navy to be taken under consideration for the Littoral Combat Ship contract award.

Raytheon to conduct AMDR S-band studies

TEWKSBURY, Mass., Aug. 4 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted Raytheon to support the Air and Missile Defense Radar development with S-band component concept studies.

SAIC completes R.W. Beck Group acquisition

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 4 (UPI) — U.S. company Science Applications International Corp. has completed its acquisition of business and technical consulting company R.W. Beck Group Inc.

EODT to support British in Afghan east

LENOIR CITY, Tenn., Aug. 4 (UPI) — British defense authorities have contracted EOD Technology Inc. to provide British troops in Afghanistan with mine action services.

Army selects Lowry for AIT-IV

BRIGHTON, Mich., Aug. 4 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has selected Lowry Computer Products to deliver Automatic Identification Technologies as part of a contract vehicle.

Telephonics to support Canadian frigates

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Aug. 4 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin Canada has contracted Telephonics Corp. to support the Halifax-class frigate modernization with identification friend or foe technologies.

Florida court secures building from blasts

MIAMI, Aug. 4 (UPI) — Authorities from the Florida Supreme Court have contracted Wellbilt International to deliver its blast-wall protection technologies.

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Monday Security Industry

Steven Davy — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:01:57 +0000

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USS Carl Vinson to be repaired by NG

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 3 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted Northrop Grumman to provide the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier with maintenance and upgrade services.

NG completes Euro Hawk assembly

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3 (UPI) — Northrop Grumman has completed assembly of the first of a next-generation unmanned aircraft system under a contract from the German Defense Ministry.

Coast Guard orders additional Vipers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 3 (UPI) — The U.S. Coast Guard placed an order with Aura Systems Inc. for the company to provide its mobile power generator technologies.

O’Neil selected for M-ATV manuals

MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Aug. 3 (UPI) — Oshkosh Corp. has awarded O’Neil & Associates Inc. a subcontract to support the U.S. military’s mine-resistant, ambush-protected All Terrain Vehicles program.

ShotSpotter says GLS tech saving lives

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 3 (UPI) — ShotSpotter says its gunshot detection system deployed in 45 U.S. cities and counties has helped save more than 50 lives in the first half of 2009.

Textron establishes line focused on lasers

WILMINGTON, Mass., Aug. 3 (UPI) — U.S. company Textron Defense Systems announced it has established a new business line dedicated to laser technology development.

Army ups M-ATV order with Oshkosh

OSHKOSH, Wis., Aug. 3 (UPI) — The U.S. Army is increasing its order with Oshkosh Corp. for the delivery of additional mine-resistant, ambush-protected All Terrain Vehicles.

Modernized C-5M showcased with new engines

OSHKOSH, Wis., Aug. 3 (UPI) — GE Aviation announced the recent debut of a C-5M Super Galaxy military transport aircraft with new engines as part of a U.S. Air Force modernization program.

Missile Defense awards MicroTech follow-on

VIENNA, Va., Aug. 3 (UPI) — The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has awarded MicroTech a contracted extension to continue providing telecommunications support services.

British contract Saab for training tech

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 3 (UPI) — The British Ministry of Defense has contracted Saab to continue providing support for ongoing Army training operations in Kenya.

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