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Thursday Emerging Threats

From my Emerging Threats beat. Click on headline to read stories I filed under UPI.

Volatile eastern Chad threatens country
BRUSSELS, April 16 (UPI) — The crisis in eastern Chad from ethic violence and regional strife could escalate and threaten stability, a report from the International Crisis Group said.

Rule of law critical for Liberian future
MONROVIA, Liberia, April 16 (UPI) — Future security in Liberia will depend on efforts to strengthen the rule of law, the United Nations’ top representative in the country said.

Government, private sector to fight terror
OSH, Kyrgyzstan, April 16 (UPI) — Government and private-sector leaders from Kyrgyzstan concluded a conference Thursday that was held to strengthen efforts to combat terrorism in the country.

Aid groups struggle with outbreak in Sudan
KHARTOUM, Sudan, April 16 (UPI) — After the expulsion of several aid groups from Sudan, the International Committee of the Red Cross is working to address an outbreak of meningitis in Darfur.

Social-media tools could support security
WASHINGTON, April 16 (UPI) — National Defense University researchers are encouraging the U.S. Defense Department to develop a strategy to use social media to strengthen national security.

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Thursday Security Industry

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

British contract for surveillance tech
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 16 (UPI) — The British Airport Authority has contracted Digital Ally Inc. to provide video-surveillance technologies for airport security vehicles.

SAIC to support FEMA emergency training
SAN DIEGO, April 16 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department has contracted Science Applications International Corp. to support to the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

Tel to proceed with TS-4530 delivery
CARLSTADT, N.J., April 16 (UPI) — Following the withdrawal of a protest, Tel Instrument Electronics Corp. announced plans to proceed on a contract with the U.S. Army.

Telos accelerates CAISI delivery plan
ASHBURN, Va., April 16 (UPI) — Telos Corp. has initiated a plan to step up delivery of its tactical wireless-connection modules to the U.S. Army to support ongoing operations and training.

Marotta tech ready for Hornet aircraft
MONTVILLE, N.J., April 16 (UPI) — U.S. company Marotta Controls announced its pure-air generation technologies are ready for deployment with the Hornet aircraft following successful tests.

LM contracts for more Telephonics radars
FARMINGDALE, N.Y., April 16 (UPI) — U.S. company Lockheed Martin has awarded a follow-on contract to Telephonics Corp. for the delivery of additional multimode radar technologies.

BAE to compete for Alliant task orders
RESTON, Va., April 16 (UPI) — The U.S. General Services Administration has selected BAE Systems to compete for future infrastructure and information technology management task orders.

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