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Tuesday Emerging Threats

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

Registration for TWIC tops 1 million
WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department announced a milestone for enrollment in the Transportation Worker Identification Credential port-security program.

U.N. opens new office in Liberia
MONROVIA, Liberia, March 10 (UPI) — The U.N. envoy to Liberia has opened a new office in the southeast of the country designed to bring together the U.N. mission to help prevent instability.

Crisis Group calls for OHR extension
BRUSSELS, March 10 (UPI) — Bosnia-Herzegovina’s stability could be at risk by ending an international presence in the country, an International Crisis Group report said.

Philippines to hold tripartite meeting
MANILA, Philippines, March 10 (UPI) — Top government and Moro National Liberation Front leaders in the Philippines are expected to meet Wednesday to review a peace pact.

Nuclear sustainment is top priority
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga., March 10 (UPI) — The commander of the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center said robust nuclear sustainment is critical and a top priority.

Tuesday Security Industry

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

LifeStorage to install bomb-detection tech
NORWALK, Conn., March 10 (UPI) — U.S. company Defentect has been contracted to install its threat-detection sensor technologies at LifeStorage’s suburban Chicago self-storage facilities.

AAI launches new small UAS
HUNT VALLEY, Md., March 10 (UPI) — AAI Corp. announced the launch of its next-generation small unmanned aircraft system designed to support evolving intelligence and surveillance requirements.

Versar completes MNSTC training
SPRINGFIELD, Va., March 10 (UPI) — The Multi-National Security Transition Command in Iraq has completed a training exercise conducted by contractor Versar Inc.

NASSCO launches USNS Wally Schirra
SAN DIEGO, March 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has launched its newest dry cargo ship, which was built by General Dynamics’ National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. subsidiary.

TriQuint completes initial F-35 order
HILLSBORO, Ore., March 10 (UPI) — TriQuint Semiconductor has completed its initial support work for the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft’s radar system.

QinetiQ to support space operations
FAIRFAX, Va., March 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted QinetiQ North America to provide engineering and evaluation support for space operations.

SecureWorks, ETEK sign reselling deal
BOGOTA, March 10 (UPI) — SecureWorks announced an agreement with Colombia-based ETEK International to resell its cyber attack-protection technologies in Latin America.