Author: Steven Davy

Wednesday Security Industry

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

Transtech to distribute Xenonics tech
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 13 (UPI) — Transtech International has signed an agreement to become the distributor for Xenonics Holdings’ night-vision technologies in the Chinese market.

Spectrum launches CarSCAN screening tech
SAN DIEGO , May 13 (UPI) — Spectrum San Diego announced the launch of its new scanning system, capable of detecting explosives and other illicit threats in cars and light trucks.

DISA awards task order to Unisys
BLUE BELL, Pa., May 13 (UPI) — Unisys has been awarded a task order from the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency to provide the Joint Forces Command with information technology support.

Defense Solutions gets exclusive rights
EXTON, Pa., May 13 (UPI) — Defense Solutions Inc. has signed an agreement to become the exclusive distributor of Dynamic Defense Materials armored technologies in Iraq.

Presagis selected for French DGA platform
BRUSSELS, May 13 (UPI) — Modeling and simulation software developer Presagis has been selected to provide software for a platform supporting the French General Delegation for Ordnance.

QinetiQ awarded deal to support SEATech
WEST BETHESDA, Md., May 13 (UPI) — QinetiQ North America has been contracted by the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center’s Carderock Division to provide computing-systems support.

SecureInfo awarded follow-on contract
WASHINGTON, May 13 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department has awarded SecureInfo Corp. a follow-on contract to continue supporting certification and accreditation initiatives.

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Tuesday Emerging Threats

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

British, Bangladesh conduct exercise
DHAKA, Bangladesh, May 12 (UPI) — The British and Bangladeshi navies recently conducted an exercise around the Ganges Delta to improve joint counter-terrorism capabilities.

Spike in Somali violence condemned by U.N.
MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 12 (UPI) — A recent surge in violence in Somalia allegedly backed by foreigners drew criticism Tuesday from the U.N. envoy for the country.

Aid blocked by Sri Lankan violence
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, May 12 (UPI) — The ongoing fighting between the Sri Lankan government and rebels in the northeast of the country is preventing the Red Cross from being able to deliver aid.

Report lays out plan for Congo stability
BRUSSELS, May 12 (UPI) — A new report from the International Crisis Group suggests the instability in Congo’s east will continue without international partnerships and a real strategy.

Crisis Group calls for Serbs’ inclusion
BRUSSELS, May 12 (UPI) — Kosovo leaders’ inclusion of Serb minorities could assure the country’s stability and independence, a report from the International Crisis Group said.

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