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Friday Security Industry

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

Initiate Systems launches new data tech
CHICAGO, Feb. 20 (UPI) — Chicago-based Initiate Systems Inc. announced the launch of a data-management technology to help law enforcement officials identify potential threats.

Wind River to support aircraft displays
ALAMEDA, Calif., Feb. 20 (UPI) — Terma has contracted U.S. company Wind River to support its mission critical display technology used in jets, helicopters and transport aircraft.

L-3 contracted for cutter program
NEW YORK, Feb. 20 (UPI) — L-3 Communications has been contracted to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s Fast Response Cutter program with training systems services.

GD selects BAE to supply cameras for tanks
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20 (UPI) — U.S. company General Dynamics has contracted BAE Systems to provide camera technologies for combat vehicle and tank operators to increase visual awareness.

Hitco to support F-35 Lightning II program
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20 (UPI) — U.S. company Lockheed Martin has selected Hitco Carbon Composites Inc. to support the production of the F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighter aircraft.

Army NTC to integrate green ammunition
DUSSELDORF, Germany, Feb. 20 (UPI) — American Rheinmetall Munitions says its Mk281 non-toxic ammunition has received approval for use at the U.S. Army’s National Training Center.

Herley’s TILS contract option exercised
LANCASTER, Pa., Feb. 20 (UPI) — Herley Industries Inc. says it will continue to produce its F/A-18 Tactical Instrument Landing Systems after a contract option was exercised by the U.S. Navy.

Thursday Emerging Threats

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

NATO conducting anti-submarine exercise
NAPLES, Italy, Feb. 19 (UPI) — Eight countries are taking part in a NATO anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Ionian Sea to strengthen interoperability and defense cooperation.

OSCE head calls for modesty in planning
VIENNA, Feb. 19 (UPI) — The head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe called for modesty Thursday from government leaders to ensure long-term European security.

Specialized police train to counter terror
WETHERSFIELD, England, Feb. 19 (UPI) — A top British defense official said that despite an evolving threat of radicalism, England’s specialist operational support units are reassuring.

Disarmament could shift money to crisis
UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 19 (UPI) — The U.N. secretary-general said Wednesday in New York that through disarmament, money can be reallocated to counter the global recession.

New consensus needed in Nepal for peace
BRUSSELS, Feb. 19 (UPI) — Advancing the peace plan in Nepal will require opposition parties to rebuild a consensus, according to a report released by the International Crisis Group.