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Wednesday Security Industry

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

Navy to evaluate Qwaq virtual workplace
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 29 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has selected Qwaq Inc. as a candidate to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center’s new virtual Combat Systems Center.

Smiths releases detection tech globally
DANBURY, Conn., April 29 (UPI) — U.S. company Smiths Detection has launched a new hand-held chemical identifier for use by military and emergency first-responder authorities.

Honeywell awards follow-on to Sypris
TAMPA, Fla., April 29 (UPI) — U.S. company Honeywell International has contracted Sypris Electronics to support the production of the F-16 fighter aircraft’s Digital Flight Control Computer.

Army contracts for de-icing support tech
ARLINGTON, Va., April 29 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has awarded Defense Holdings Inc. a Phase III contract for the continued development of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter de-icing support technologies.

Cyberlux launches new lighting technology
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 29 (UPI) — North Carolina-based Cyberlux Corp. announced the launch of a new white-light portable-lighting technology for use by defense and homeland-security authorities.

Marines contract for Saab training system
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 29 (UPI) — The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted Saab for the delivery of its training-system technologies to support ongoing operational requirements.

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Tuesday Emerging Threats

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

U.N.: Increase in number of rebels leaving
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, April 28 (UPI) — The United Nations said growing numbers of Rwandan militiamen are abandoning rebel activity in the volatile east of the Congo.

OSCE releases anti-trafficking manual
VIENNA, April 28 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe announced Tuesday the release of a set of guidelines to help combat the trafficking of illicit goods.

Tajikistan hosts counter-terrorism meeting
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 28 (UPI) — Tajikistan is hosting a high-level meeting with top security authorities in a move to address ways to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts in the country.

Bermuda to expand aircraft clearances
WASHINGTON, April 28 (UPI) — Bermuda has signed an agreement with the U.S. Homeland Security Department that establishes new aviation-security clearance practices.

Exercise held to counter hostile aircraft
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., April 28 (UPI) — The North American Aerospace Defense Command, NORAD, recently concluded an exercise designed to strengthen responses to hostile aircraft and terrorist attacks.

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