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Tuesday Security Industry

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

SNT, MAK release new simulation technology
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 27 (UPI) — U.S. companies Scalable Network Technologies Inc. and VT MAK announced the launch of a new battlefield simulation technology for network-centric warfare.

CACI to deliver IT solutions for security
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 27 (UPI) — U.S. company CACI International Inc. has received approximately $114 million in contracts for the delivery of information technology solutions.

Kairos Autonomi releases Pronto4 shield
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 27 (UPI) — Utah-based Kairos Autonomi announced the launch of a new shield designed to add protections for optionally unmanned ground vehicle technologies.

Rolls-Royce awarded VAATE contract
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Rolls-Royce to continue development of Versatile Affordable Advanced Turbine Engines.

Oshkosh awarded Army research deal
OSHKOSH, Wis., Jan. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has signed a research agreement with Oshkosh Defense to further develop unmanned ground vehicle technologies.

DTRA contracts for IED scanning systems
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Department’s Defense Threat Reduction Agency has contracted RedXDefense for portable threat detection technologies.

Army awards deal to reduce friendly fire
GREENLAWN, N.Y., Jan. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted BAE Systems and Thales to develop a technology to reduce casualties from friendly fire.

Monday Emerging Threats

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

F-22s deployed for Pacific deterrence
KADENA AIR BASE , Japan, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force announced the deployment of its largest ever number of F-22 fighter aircraft to the Pacific Ocean theater for deterrence operations.

ICRC calls for human rights in DR Congo
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross has called on all parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to adhere to international human-rights laws.

Kazakh leaders take on corruption
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Jan. 26 (UPI) — Government authorities and other leaders in Kazakhstan participated in a workshop Monday on countering corruption in the country.

Tajik leaders discuss Afghan ties
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The United Nations has increased efforts to improve cooperation between Afghanistan and neighboring Tajikistan to strengthen security and economic ties.

 

Philippine official to pave way for talks
QUEZON CITY, Philippines, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The president of the Philippines Monday reiterated calls to jump-start the stalled peace talks with the rebel Moro Islamic Liberation Front.