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Friday Emerging Threats

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

New Afghan supply routes face major hurdle
BRUSSELS, Feb. 13 (UPI) — Without needed reforms, Tajikistan’s government could collapse and add to regional insecurity, according to an International Crisis Group report.

Sanctions important for preventing terror
UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 13 (UPI) — Despite ongoing jurisdiction challenges, a top U.N. official said Thursday in New York that sanctions are an effective measure to prevent terrorism.

ICRC sends emergency aid to Madagascar
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 13 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross airlifted emergency aid to Madagascar on Friday in the wake of a surge in violence during anti-government protests.

Air Force standardizing nuke training
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M., Feb. 13 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force recently held a training course on nuclear inspections in a move to apply a new consistency to a current lack of standardization.

U.N. police critical in post-conflict
UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 13 (UPI) — Preventing threats from transnational criminal groups and terrorists is a critical role for U.N. police, according to a top official speaking in New York.

Friday Security Industry

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

QinetiQ releases new Talon robot
LONDON, Feb. 13 (UPI) — QinetiQ has announced the expansion of its Talon robot line to address the evolving threats to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

GTSI to secure Defense Dept. laptops
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 13 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Department has contracted GTSI Corp. for the company to provide data-protection services on government computers.

OSI Systems contracted for scanning tech
HAWTHORNE, Calif., Feb. 13 (UPI) — U.S. company OSI Systems Inc. has received a contract order for its cargo and vehicle inspection technologies.

IDGA to hold military vehicle conference
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 (UPI) — The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement announced plans to hold a new military vehicle convention in Detroit this summer.

Textron, QuEST to develop economic zone
BANGALORE, India, Feb. 13 (UPI) — Textron Systems has partnered with QuEST Global to establish an economic zone in India for aerospace and defense companies to develop.

BAE forms team to compete for Navy CANES
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13 (UPI) — BAE Systems announced plans to submit a bid for the U.S. Navy’s new Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services contract.

U.S. Internet security urgently needs new strategies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (UPI) — The global online networks that carry people, goods, information and services make the world what it is today. With this growing dependence inevitably comes an increased vulnerability.