ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, Jan. 29 (UPI) — BVR Systems Ltd., based in Israel, has been contracted to provide training for instructors who teach weapon systems operation.

MUMBAI, Jan. 29 (UPI) — India’s defense sector received a boost Wednesday from a Frost & Sullivan analysis that forecasts growth for India’s land-based training and simulation market.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 29 (UPI) — The British Ministry of Defense has contracted Alliant Techsystems to deliver tactical and training ammunition to support Apache helicopter requirements.

RESTON, Va., Jan. 29 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Raytheon to support enhancements in biometrics infrastructure and capabilities as part of a Defense Department initiative.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 29 (UPI) — The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted BAE Systems gun operator protection shields to counter threats in urban combat environments.

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 29 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted BAE Systems to support voice and data communications between ground vehicles and air controllers.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 29 (UPI) — U.S. company Pranalytica Inc. announced the launch of new laser technologies to support high-tech military initiatives.