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Wednesday Emerging Threats

from my Wednesday Emerging Threats beat for UPI. Click on headlines to view full story.

Sri Lanka: Terrorism must be crushed
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 (UPI) — Sri Lanka’s secretary of defense said Tuesday terrorism must be confronted and crushed to ensure a safe country for future generations.

Panama Canal protected by detection tech
COLON, Panama, Dec. 31 (UPI) — New nuclear threat detection technologies are currently operating in Panama after a recent agreement with the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration.

Leadership void root problem in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia, Dec. 31 (UPI) — The ongoing instability in Somalia is the result of a vacuum of leadership in the country, according to a top United Nations official.

Afghanistan shooting prompts investigation
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 31 (UPI) — An investigation is under way in Afghanistan after Australian troops were involved in a shooting incident Tuesday that resulted in the death of an Afghan man.

United Nations, Haitian police seize drugs
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Dec. 31 (UPI) — A joint operation of the United Nations and the Haitian National Police busted a major drug smuggling operation in the country.

Wednesday Security Industry

from my Wednesday Security Industry beat for UPI. Click on headlines to read full story.

FPED VII has counter-terrorism theme
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) — Organizers for the biannual Force Protection Equipment Demonstration conference held in Virginia have opened online registration availability.

Radwin to support City of David security
TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 31 (UPI) — Israeli security solutions provider Mer Group has contracted Radwin to support security operations around the City of David landmark in Jerusalem.

DRC awarded Homeland Security Dept. deal
ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 31 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department has contracted Dynamics Research Corp. to support the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

Parsons to support Army Corps of Engineers
PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 31 (UPI) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has contracted Parsons to support master planning services at U.S. military installations.

BAE completes acquisition of TTDL
ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 31 (UPI) — After completing approval requirements, BAE Systems has officially acquired Australia-based defense supplies management company Tenix Toll Defense Logistics.