Monday Security Industry

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

ORLANDO, Fla., March 2 (UPI) — U.S. company Lockheed Martin announced the launch of a new exoskeleton technology designed to provide a soldier with additional strength.

MARIETTA, Ga., March 2 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has received the third C-5M Super Galaxy from Lockheed Martin as part of a program to modernize the heavy-airlift military aircraft.

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 2 (UPI) — Oxygen Biotherapeutics Inc. has partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University to develop new treatments for injuries received on the battlefield.

ROSELAND, N.J., March 2 (UPI) — Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding has contracted Curtiss-Wright Corp. to support the construction of the USS Somerset for the U.S. Navy.

PASADENA, Calif., March 2 (UPI) — U.S. company Parsons has acquired intelligence training solutions provider McMunn Associates Inc. in a move to expand its services for the defense market.

HARLOW, England, March 2 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Raytheon Systems Ltd. for the delivery of a navigation system interference protection technology.

OTTAWA, March 2 (UPI) — The Singapore Land Transport Authority has contracted March Networks to provide its video surveillance technology for installation at 51 train stations.

Friday Security Industry

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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