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Friday Security Industry

From my UPI Security Industry beat. Click on headlines to read stories.

Army orders temperate-weather combat boots
ROCKFORD, Mich., April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Bates Footwear to deliver its combat boots capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions.

Savi extends its SmartChain software
DENVER, April 10 (UPI) — Savi Technology has extended its asset-management software technologies to address the evolving logistics requirements of the U.S. Defense Department.

National Technical to support NSWC
CALABASAS, Calif., April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted National Technical Systems Inc. for rapid-response testing services and engineering support.

DLA contracts BAE for Outer Tactical Vests
PHOENIX, April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has contracted BAE Systems to deliver its tactical body armor to support the protection of troops in combat zones.

Army modifies Force Protection MRAP deal
LADSON, S.C., April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Marine Corps has modified a contract with Force Protection Inc. for the delivery of upgraded Cougar mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles.

CACI contracted to support DCGS-A
ARLINGTON, Va., April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted CACI International Inc. to provide life cycle management support for the Distributed Common Ground System-Army.

Army completes WIN-T test with GD support
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Army recently concluded a limited user test of the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 2 supported by General Dynamics.

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Thursday Emerging Threats

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

Security Council backs new C.A.R. effort
UNITED NATIONS, April 9 (UPI) — The ongoing violence in the Central African Republic has prompted the U.N. Security Council to support a measure for a new peacekeeping unit in the country.

Singapore to join counter-piracy unit
SINGAPORE, April 9 (UPI) — The Singapore Ministry of Defense announced Thursday a naval vessel equipped with helicopters has deployed for counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.

Liberia signs up for TSA’s ASSIST program
MONROVIA, Liberia, April 9 (UPI) — Liberia has signed a deal to become the second country participating in a U.S. Transportation Security Administration program to strengthen aviation security.

Serbia moves to reform security sector
BELGRADE, Serbia, April 9 (UPI) — Serbian Military Academy and Czech University of Defense officials recently held discussions to address ways to reform the security sector in Serbia.

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