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Friday Emerging Threats

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

Civilian deaths in Sri Lanka mounting
UNITED NATIONS, March 6 (UPI) — The growing number of civilian deaths stemming from the military conflict in northern Sri Lanka drew condemnation Thursday from the head of the United Nations.

MUSIS approved by EDA steering board
BRUSSELS, March 6 (UPI) — The European Defense Agency is moving forward on a project to improve military-satellite capabilities for surveillance and reconnaissance.

Violence erupts during protests in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Nepal, March 6 (UPI) — The United Nations on Friday called on police and civilians in Nepal to avoid hostilities after protests became violent and three people were killed.

DHS to establish new research centers
WASHINGTON, March 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department released plans Thursday to establish two new research centers focused on program and concept analysis.

OSCE condemns Goradiz shooting
VIENNA, March 6 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is calling on Armenia and Azerbaijan to adhere to a cease-fire after a recent shooting incident.

Friday Security Industry

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

British contract for Typhoon maintenance
LONDON, March 6 (UPI) — The British Ministry of Defense has contracted BAE Systems to provide its Typhoon fighter aircraft fleet with maintenance and support services.

Air Force contracts for sensor evaluations
PASADENA, Calif., March 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. to provide evaluation support for sensor-exploitation technologies.

SAIC to support STRATCOM strategy analysis
SAN DIEGO, March 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Strategic Command has contracted Science Applications International Corp. to support programs and strategy analysis.

TAI makes first delivery for F-35 program
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 6 (UPI) — Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. has delivered its first composite parts in support of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft program.

Agility to manage aviation fuel in Guam
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has contracted Agility to support the Defense Department’s aviation-fuel requirements in Guam and the Pacific Rim.

Shaw Group to support Alaska installations
BATON ROUGE, La., March 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Army awarded Shaw Group Inc. two contracts to provide mission-support services for installations in Alaska.

Electronic Systems registered for ITAR
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 6 (UPI) — The U.S. State Department has certified the International Traffic in Arms Regulations registration for Electronic Systems Inc.