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Monday Emerging Threats

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

ICRC warns of growing threat to civilians
KABUL, Afghanistan, March 2 (UPI) — A top official from the International Committee of the Red Cross said the escalating insurgency in Afghanistan is increasingly threatening civilians.

Bangladesh mutiny tops crisis report
BRUSSELS, March 2 (UPI) — The violent mutiny in Bangladesh that resulted in the death of more than 70 people topped the International Crisis Group’s February CrisisWatch report.

Mission not threatened by supply routes
WASHINGTON, March 2 (UPI) — Amid growing concerns over supply routes into Afghanistan, the head of U.S. Transportation Command said convoys through Pakistan won’t put operations at risk.

Ban: Land mines still significant threat
UNITED NATIONS, March 2 (UPI) — Land mines remain a significant threat despite years of ordnance-clearing successes, according to the head of the United Nations.

TWIC goes into effect in Northern Calif.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 2 (UPI) — A new Transportation Security Administration maritime-security initiative is now in effect in San Francisco and throughout Northern California.

Monday Security Industry

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

LM announces new exoskeleton technology
ORLANDO, Fla., March 2 (UPI) — U.S. company Lockheed Martin announced the launch of a new exoskeleton technology designed to provide a soldier with additional strength.

Lockheed Martin delivers third C-5M
MARIETTA, Ga., March 2 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has received the third C-5M Super Galaxy from Lockheed Martin as part of a program to modernize the heavy-airlift military aircraft.

Oxygen Biotherapeutics partners with VCU
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 2 (UPI) — Oxygen Biotherapeutics Inc. has partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University to develop new treatments for injuries received on the battlefield.

Curtiss-Wright to deliver hangar door
ROSELAND, N.J., March 2 (UPI) — Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding has contracted Curtiss-Wright Corp. to support the construction of the USS Somerset for the U.S. Navy.

Parsons acquires McMunn Associates
PASADENA, Calif., March 2 (UPI) — U.S. company Parsons has acquired intelligence training solutions provider McMunn Associates Inc. in a move to expand its services for the defense market.

Raytheon contracted for ADAP system
HARLOW, England, March 2 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Raytheon Systems Ltd. for the delivery of a navigation system interference protection technology.

Singapore contracts for video surveillance
OTTAWA, March 2 (UPI) — The Singapore Land Transport Authority has contracted March Networks to provide its video surveillance technology for installation at 51 train stations.