NORWALK, Conn., March 10 (UPI) — U.S. company Defentect has been contracted to install its threat-detection sensor technologies at LifeStorage’s suburban Chicago self-storage facilities.

HUNT VALLEY, Md., March 10 (UPI) — AAI Corp. announced the launch of its next-generation small unmanned aircraft system designed to support evolving intelligence and surveillance requirements.

SPRINGFIELD, Va., March 10 (UPI) — The Multi-National Security Transition Command in Iraq has completed a training exercise conducted by contractor Versar Inc.

SAN DIEGO, March 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has launched its newest dry cargo ship, which was built by General Dynamics’ National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. subsidiary.

HILLSBORO, Ore., March 10 (UPI) — TriQuint Semiconductor has completed its initial support work for the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft’s radar system.

FAIRFAX, Va., March 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted QinetiQ North America to provide engineering and evaluation support for space operations.

BOGOTA, March 10 (UPI) — SecureWorks announced an agreement with Colombia-based ETEK International to resell its cyber attack-protection technologies in Latin America.

VIENNA, Va., March 9 (UPI) — The Belize Ministry of National Security has contracted Memex Inc. for software technologies in support of law enforcement and intelligence initiatives.

HEBRON, Ohio, March 9 (UPI) — ArmorSource has announced plans to invest in a new ballistic helmet system for eventual deployment with the U.S. armed forces.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass., March 9 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Department has awarded a follow-on contract to Eagle Industries for the continued delivery of backpack systems for soldiers.

LANCASTER, Pa., March 9 (UPI) — Herley Industries Inc. has been contracted to support a U.S. Navy electronic attack aircraft with its integrated microwave assemblies.

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev., March 9 (UPI) — U.S. Air Force officials announced a milestone achievement in the deployment of the MQ-1B Predator unmanned aircraft.

LONDON, March 9 (UPI) — The British Ministry of Defense announced a major overhaul plan for the Royal Navy’s HMS Vigilant submarine.

WASHINGTON, March 9 (UPI) — The weapons rapidly built by insurgents in combat have prompted the vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff to call for faster software development.