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Thursday Emerging Threats

From my UPI Emerging Threats beat. Click on headlines to view stories.

Guinea-Bissau struggling since election
BRUSSELS, Jan. 29 (UPI) — Without the willingness of top leaders in Guinea-Bissau to work together, the country could face destabilization, an International Crisis Group report says.

Obama nominates cybercrimes expert to DHS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (UPI) — President Barack Obama Thursday announced plans to nominate a cybercrimes expert as the U.S. Homeland Security Department’s next general counsel.

Audit finds poor management of weapons
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (UPI) — A recent audit of the National Nuclear Security Administration says the agency’s excess weapons at U.S. storage facilities are not always properly managed.

ICRC moves hundreds out of north Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 (UPI) — With food and medical aid rapidly depleting in the face of an escalating conflict in northern Sri Lanka, humanitarian aid workers say the situation is dire.

EU supports OSCE in war-torn Georgia
VIENNA, Jan. 29 (UPI) — The European Union announced its support for continuing the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s mission in Georgia, despite Russia opposition.

Thursday Security Industry

From my UPI Security Industry beat. Click on headlines to read stories.

BVR awarded weapon systems training deal
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.

Report: India’s training market to grow
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.

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

Raytheon awarded BOSS-U deal from Army
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.

Marines award contract for BAE turret kits
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.

BAE to support Air Force TACP-M program
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.

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