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Friday Emerging Threats

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

Security Council extends UNMIT mandate
UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 27 (UPI) — In a move to continue security reforms and prevent a return to violence, the U.N. Security Council has extended the U.N. mandate in Timor-Leste.

Book helps support international laws
SKOPJE, Macedonia, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is backing a new book that guides local authorities on meeting international detention laws.

DHS, State Dept. meet WHTI criteria
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security and State departments said Thursday the statutory criteria for implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative have been met.

ICRC targets infrastructure in conflicts
BOGOTA, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross has targeted infrastructure projects as a way to support civilians exposed to Colombia’s conflict with terrorists.

Identifying pirates poses challenge
MOGADISHU, Somalia, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The difficulty of telling pirates from fisherman in the volatile waters off Somalia’s coast poses a significant challenge, a British naval official said.

Friday Security Industry

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

Army orders additional Danner combat boots
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has awarded a follow-on contract to LaCrosse Footwear Inc. for the company to deliver additional combat boots.

Air Force contracts for Hercules support
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Rolls-Royce to provide engine-support services for transport aircraft being delivered to the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

Russia busts gang stealing arms for China
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The continuing deadlock over new arms deals between Russia and China has led to a remarkable development: Russian security services are investigating a suspected plot to steal Russian weapons and sell them to Beijing.

BAE delivers two M-ATVs for evaluation
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 27 (UPI) — BAE Systems announced it has submitted two new mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles for evaluation in response to a solicitation from the U.S. military.

Coast Guard awards icebreaker deal
SEATTLE, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. a follow-on contract to continue maintenance on Polar Class icebreakers.

BAE to deliver escape windows to Army
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted British company BAE Systems to provide Humvees with its emergency escape window kits.

BAE NLOS cannon has successful test
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 27 (UPI) — BAE Systems announced the advancement of its XM1203 Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon prototype with a successful test at a U.S. Army installation.

Army awards deal for NightHunter 3 systems
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Xenonics Holdings Inc. for the delivery of its advanced night-vision technologies.