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Friday Emerging Threats

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

U.N., AU to target drug trafficking
VIENNA, March 13 (UPI) — The growing traffic of narcotics through Africa by transnational criminal groups has prompted a new U.N.-African Union initiative aimed at tackling the threat.

Calderon vows to strengthen security
MEXICO CITY, March 13 (UPI) — Mexico’s president has promised to strengthen security efforts targeting organized criminal groups and called the escalating volatility a two-country problem.

OSCE to host workshop targeting cybercrime
VIENNA, March 13 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said Friday it would host a workshop designed to bring together experts to discuss cybersecurity.

Used radioactive material needs security
CHIANG MAI, Thailand, March 13 (UPI) — Officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency said recently in Thailand that security for sealed radioactive sources must be improved.

Ban calls for dialogue in Madagascar
UNITED NATIONS, March 13 (UPI) — Without high-level talks to address ongoing tensions in Madagascar, the country’s stability may be under threat, according to the head of the United Nations.

Friday Security Industry

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

GD contracted to enhance Abrams tanks
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., March 13 (UPI) — General Dynamics has been contracted to purchase long-lead materials to support work on Iraqi Abrams tanks.

Navy contracts LM for Q-70 support
EAGAN, Minn., March 13 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted Lockheed Martin to provide advanced-display-system logistics-support services.

Australian C-17 to get EcoPower wash
MELBOURNE, March 13 (UPI) — Pratt & Whitney has been contracted to provide engine-wash services in support of an engine-overhaul program with the Australian air force.

SAIC to support Air Force cyber warfare
SAN DIEGO, March 13 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Science Applications International Corp. to provide cyberspace-management and analytical-support services.

BAE to buy Advanced Ceramics Research
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 13 (UPI) — BAE Systems said Thursday it has reached a deal to purchase Arizona-based unmanned aircraft systems developer Advanced Ceramics Research Inc.

Raytheon awarded Phase II from JNLWD
TEWKSBURY, Mass., March 13 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Department has awarded a Phase II contract to Raytheon Co. to continue development of a non-lethal weapons technology.

DHS selects Mitre for SEDI
BEDFORD, Mass., March 13 (UPI) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has contracted Mitre Corp. to provide national-security support services.