PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has awarded a follow-on contract to LaCrosse Footwear Inc. for the company to deliver additional combat boots.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Rolls-Royce to provide engine-support services for transport aircraft being delivered to the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The continuing deadlock over new arms deals between Russia and China has led to a remarkable development: Russian security services are investigating a suspected plot to steal Russian weapons and sell them to Beijing.

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 27 (UPI) — BAE Systems announced it has submitted two new mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles for evaluation in response to a solicitation from the U.S. military.

SEATTLE, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. a follow-on contract to continue maintenance on Polar Class icebreakers.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted British company BAE Systems to provide Humvees with its emergency escape window kits.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 27 (UPI) — BAE Systems announced the advancement of its XM1203 Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon prototype with a successful test at a U.S. Army installation.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Xenonics Holdings Inc. for the delivery of its advanced night-vision technologies.