Tuesday Security Industry

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

Parsons to support MOUT training systems

PASADENA, Calif., April 14 (UPI) — The U.S. Marine Corps has selected Parsons to support the Mobile Military Operations on Urban Terrain combat-training program.

ELMSFORD, N.Y., April 14 (UPI) — The U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific and Hypres Inc. announced the successful demonstration of a multi-netting receiver prototype.

WILMINGTON, Mass., April 14 (UPI) — The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has begun evaluating a new cargo-screening technology from Implant Sciences as part of a congressional mandate.

MCLEAN, Va., April 14 (UPI) — Virginia-based Preferred Systems Solutions Inc. announced it has purchased information technology solutions provider Integrated Network Services Inc.

FAIRFAX, Va., April 14 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted General Dynamics to provide information-assurance support services.

TAMPA, Fla., April 14 (UPI) — The U.S. National Security Agency announced that Sypris Electronics has been certified as a Tempest Test Services Facility.

TAUNTON, Mass., April 14 (UPI) — Massachusetts-based Kopin Corp. announced the launch of a new family of imaging devices that support remote video view for the security and defense markets.

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Monday Emerging Threats

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

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 13 (UPI) — The Malaysian government is strengthening maritime security in the Strait of Malacca to counter threats from piracy.

KIEV, Ukraine, April 13 (UPI) — Ukraine has announced plans for a possible evacuation of its embassy in Guinea in the event of a deterioration of stability in the country.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, April 13 (UPI) — The United Nations called on rebels in the north of Sri Lanka to maintain a halt in violence during the remaining time of a two-day cease-fire.

KHARTOUM, Sudan, April 13 (UPI) — The U.N.-AU joint operation in the Darfur region of Sudan reported that security conditions have calmed following a recent surge of attacks.

WASHINGTON, April 13 (UPI) — The international community must do more to prevent nuclear proliferation, according to a report from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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