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Tuesday Emerging Threats

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Saint Lucia partners with TSA on security
CASTRIES , Saint Lucia, Jan. 6 (UPI) — Transportation authorities from the United States and Saint Lucia announced a partnership Tuesday to strengthen aviation security for the Caribbean island.
Nigerian police to support U.N.-AU mission
KHARTOUM, Sudan, Jan. 6 (UPI) — Nigerian security officials have deployed two police units to support the ongoing U.N.-African Union security operations in the Darfur region of Sudan.
Conflict in Gaza tops CrisisWatch report
BRUSSELS, Jan. 6 (UPI) — Israel’s military campaign into Gaza topped a list of worldwide conflict situations that deteriorated in December, according to the monthly CrisisWatch report.
Crisis Group calls for Gaza cease-fire
BRUSSELS, Jan. 6 (UPI) — The International Crisis Group has joined a chorus calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, where the death toll from an Israeli military operation continues to grow.
British-led strike secures central Helmand
LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan, Jan. 6 (UPI) — A multinational operation led by British troops has successfully secured a large area of the volatile Helmand province in Afghanistan.

Tuesday Security Industry

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BVR contracted for avionics training
ROSH HAAYIN , Israel, Jan. 6 (UPI) — Israel-based BVR Systems Ltd. has been contracted for its defense avionics training technologies in an award worth $2.9 million.
 
MRI to develop mannequin for Army tests
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Midwest Research Institute for the company to develop a mannequin system for chemical exposure testing.
Air Force awards deal for F-22 engines
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Pratt & Whitney for the company to purchase additional engine parts to support the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft.
Coast Guard exercises option for HC-130Js
ROSSLYN, Va., Jan. 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option with Lockheed Martin for the installation of next-generation mission systems on HC-130J aircraft.
Sarnoff contracted for microcircuit work
PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Department has contracted Sarnoff Corp. for work to upgrade obsolete microcircuits used by the military.
BAE to help sustain MRAPs in Iraq
HOUSTON, Jan. 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted BAE Systems for Caiman mine resistant ambush protected vehicle replacement parts and supplies.
Aerosonde Mark 5 UAS has successful test
HUNT VALLEY, Md., Jan. 6 (UPI) — U.S. company AAI Corp. says its unmanned aircraft system has successfully completed its first flight test.