VIENNA, Va., March 9 (UPI) — The Belize Ministry of National Security has contracted Memex Inc. for software technologies in support of law enforcement and intelligence initiatives.

HEBRON, Ohio, March 9 (UPI) — ArmorSource has announced plans to invest in a new ballistic helmet system for eventual deployment with the U.S. armed forces.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass., March 9 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Department has awarded a follow-on contract to Eagle Industries for the continued delivery of backpack systems for soldiers.

LANCASTER, Pa., March 9 (UPI) — Herley Industries Inc. has been contracted to support a U.S. Navy electronic attack aircraft with its integrated microwave assemblies.

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev., March 9 (UPI) — U.S. Air Force officials announced a milestone achievement in the deployment of the MQ-1B Predator unmanned aircraft.

LONDON, March 9 (UPI) — The British Ministry of Defense announced a major overhaul plan for the Royal Navy’s HMS Vigilant submarine.

WASHINGTON, March 9 (UPI) — The weapons rapidly built by insurgents in combat have prompted the vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff to call for faster software development.