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Monday Emerging Threats

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

Children paid heavy price in Gaza conflict
GAZA, March 9 (UPI) — The head of the U.N. Children’s Fund said Monday the recent Israeli-Hamas conflict in Gaza resulted in a heavy price being paid by children.

Civilians trapped between LTTE and army
BRUSSELS, March 9 (UPI) — The ongoing Sri Lankan army campaign targeting rebels in the north of the country is escalating a humanitarian crisis, the International Crisis Group says.

General: Drug cartels linked to terrorism
BALTIMORE, March 9 (UPI) — The head of the U.S. National Guard Bureau said the link between terrorism and drug cartels along the United States’ border with Mexico is increasingly clear.

New terms needed to avoid pipes conflict
LONDON, March 9 (UPI) — New progressive terms are needed to avoid future conflicts over oil and gas transit pipelines, according to a report from London-based Chatham House.

Investigators of killings gunned down
NAIROBI, Kenya, March 9 (UPI) — Two human-rights activists critical of alleged extrajudicial killings by Kenyan police have been gunned down, prompting calls for an independent investigation.

Monday Security Industry

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

Memex to expand Belize defense contract
VIENNA, Va., March 9 (UPI) — The Belize Ministry of National Security has contracted Memex Inc. for software technologies in support of law enforcement and intelligence initiatives.

ArmorSource to develop new helmet
HEBRON, Ohio, March 9 (UPI) — ArmorSource has announced plans to invest in a new ballistic helmet system for eventual deployment with the U.S. armed forces.

Eagle awarded deal for MOLLE systems
NEW BEDFORD, Mass., March 9 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Department has awarded a follow-on contract to Eagle Industries for the continued delivery of backpack systems for soldiers.

Herley to support Navy attack aircraft
LANCASTER, Pa., March 9 (UPI) — Herley Industries Inc. has been contracted to support a U.S. Navy electronic attack aircraft with its integrated microwave assemblies.

Predator UAV reaches milestone
CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev., March 9 (UPI) — U.S. Air Force officials announced a milestone achievement in the deployment of the MQ-1B Predator unmanned aircraft.

British HMS Vigilant to receive overhaul
LONDON, March 9 (UPI) — The British Ministry of Defense announced a major overhaul plan for the Royal Navy’s HMS Vigilant submarine.

General: Defense tech needs faster pace
WASHINGTON, March 9 (UPI) — The weapons rapidly built by insurgents in combat have prompted the vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff to call for faster software development.