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Tuesday Emerging Threats

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

Munitions-reduction workshop planned
WASHINGTON, May 5 (UPI) — Croatia will host a team from the U.S. State Department on Wednesday for a workshop supporting the reduction of weapons stockpiles in Southeast Europe.

NNSA, Colombia commission security program
CARTAGENA, Colombia, May 5 (UPI) — The U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration and Colombian security authorities have commissioned the Port of Cartagena’s nuclear non-proliferation system.

Xenophobic violence addressed in meetings
VIENNA, May 5 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe concluded two days of meetings Tuesday designed to address ways to combat violent hate crimes.

Ban calls for dialogue in Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, May 5 (UPI) — The ongoing violence rooted in a tense political situation in Madagascar has prompted calls from the United Nations to open a dialogue and resolve the crisis.

Tandja talks with rebels show progress
NIAMEY, Niger, May 5 (UPI) — A recent meeting between Niger’s president and rebel leaders is being praised by the United Nations, which called the talks a step toward conflict resolution.

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Tuesday Security Industry

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

BAE to support Marines’ RG33 MRAPs
YORK, Pa., May 5 (UPI) — The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted BAE Systems to provide spare parts and support services for mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles.

Elbit to support Rockwell Collins team
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 5 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has selected Elbit Systems of America to support a team developing a Ground Soldier Ensemble prototype.

NetFires NLOS-LS makes advancement
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., May 5 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin and Raytheon’s joint venture has advanced a next-generation missile technology, moving it closer to live fire testing by the U.S. Navy.

BMSN submits Army proposal
SAN DIEGO, May 5 (UPI) — Bio-Matrix Scientific Group has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Army in a move to gain funding approval for traumatic brain injury treatment research.

GD to support TACOM LCMC logistics
FAIRFAX, Va., May 5 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted General Dynamics to provide logistics support and repair services for small-arms readiness.

Textron has successful Scorpion tests
WILMINGTON, Mass., May 5 (UPI) — U.S. company Textron Systems announced its new munitions platform successfully acquired its targets during recent testing.

LM, BAE say LRLAP program on track
MINNEAPOLIS, May 5 (UPI) — BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin announced the U.S. Navy’s Long-Range Land Attack Projectiles program is on track for guided flight tests.

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