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

Aerojet awarded LC Stage II demo deal
SACRAMENTO, May 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Aerojet for the delivery and demonstration of an upper-stage motor for use in future rocket-launch applications.

Air Force orders more ALE-50 decoys
GOLETA, Calif., May 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has awarded Raytheon a follow-on contract for the company to continue production of its towed decoy technologies.

Aura Systems has successful Viper test
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 18 (UPI) — Aura Systems Inc. said a recent U.S. Army-sponsored test of its Viper system successfully demonstrated the power technology in real-world conditions.

At-Risk to offer counter-piracy service
NEW YORK, May 18 (UPI) — U.S. company At-Risk announced plans for a new security offering to address concerns about the escalating threat of piracy off the coast of Somalia.

GD, Elbit form joint UAS venture
HAIFA, Israel, May 18 (UPI) — General Dynamics and Elbit Systems have formed a joint venture to address the evolving unmanned aerial vehicle requirements of the U.S. Defense Department.

Elbit awarded Austrian army deal
HAIFA, Israel, May 18 (UPI) — The Austrian army has contracted Elbit Systems for the company to deliver its unmanned electrically remote-controlled weapon stations.

Selex to expand use of OLIVE
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 18 (UPI) — Italian company Finmeccanica announced plans to expand use of an online, interactive virtual-environment training platform.

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

Aerosonde small UAS successfully demoed
HUNT VALLEY, Md., May 15 (UPI) — U.S. company AAI Corp. announced its small unmanned aircraft system has successfully completed a fully autonomous flight during a recent demonstration.

Jordan contracts for M113A1 upgrades
ARLINGTON, Va., May 15 (UPI) — Jordan’s armed forces have contracted BAE Systems to provide upgrade kits for the M113A1 fully tracked armored personnel carriers.

Eurofighter Typhoon talks to proceed
LONDON, May 15 (UPI) — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced plans Thursday to move forward with talks on a new purchase agreement for the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

Defense Solutions to distribute PackBot
EXTON, Pa., May 15 (UPI) — Defense Solutions Inc. has signed a deal to become the distributor of iRobot Corp.’s PackBot technologies in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Air Force renews InfoWorkSpace deal
NASHUA, N.H., May 15 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has awarded Ezenia Inc. a contract renewal for the company to continue providing its secure communication and conferencing technologies.

LGS has successful micro-compass demo
VIENNA, Va., May 15 (UPI) — LGS announced a milestone achievement for the development of its micro-compass magnetometer following a recent successful demonstration for the U.S. Army.

British to upgrade Bowman communications
LONDON, May 15 (UPI) — The British Ministry of Defense has announced plans to upgrade the military’s Bowman tactical communications technologies.

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