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From my Security Industry beat. Click on headlines to read stories I filed under the UPI byline.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 11 (UPI) — California-based TiaLinx Inc. announced the release of its new handheld, ultra-wideband radio-frequency threat-detection technology.

TriQuint facility gets accreditation

HILLSBORO, Ore., May 11 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Department has accredited a TriQuint Semiconductor facility after meeting product-control and secure-handling standards.

LM begins PAC-3 facility expansion

CAMDEN, Ark., May 11 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin announced it has broken ground for an expansion of its Arkansas-based Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile-production facilities.

Army selects Future Skies for COBRA

WALL, N.J., May 11 (UPI) — Future Skies Inc. has been contracted by the U.S. Army to develop a multi-platform that improves decision-making capabilities for soldiers.

Weston-led team completes task order early

WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 11 (UPI) — A Weston Solutions Inc.-led team has completed a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers munitions-removal task order ahead of schedule.

DARPA’s Vulcan program Phase I under way

WASHINGTON, May 11 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency announced that the first phase of the Vulcan engine-system development program is under way.

EDA to launch new offsets code of conduct

BRUSSELS, May 11 (UPI) — The European Defense Agency announced plans to launch its new code for offsets in a move to help shape the European defense-contracting market.

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Army orders PackBot tech from iRobot

BEDFORD, Mass., May 7 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has placed an order for iRobot Corp.’s PackBot 510s as part of an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.

BAE, GD submit SEWIP proposal

HUDSON, N.H., May 7 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has received a final electronic-warfare system proposal from the BAE Systems and General Dynamics partnership.

QinetiQ to acquire Cyveillance

ARLINGTON, Va., May 7 (UPI) — QinetiQ North America announced it has reached an agreement to acquire intelligence-led cybersecurity provider Cyveillance.

CSC to provide aircraft support

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 7 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted CSC to provide comprehensive rotary-wing aircraft maintenance and support services.

Viaspace to demo detection technology

PASADENA, Calif., May 7 (UPI) — U.S. company Viaspace Inc. announced plans to demonstrate its hazardous chemicals, explosives and toxic gases threat-detection technology.

Army contracts for JBPDS technology

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 7 (UPI) — General Dynamics has been contracted by the U.S. Army to provide its Joint Biological Point Detection Systems.

Saab announces partnership with IFS

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 7 (UPI) — Sweden-based Saab has partnered with IFS to expand its information technology support capabilities.

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