ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, Jan. 29 (UPI) — BVR Systems Ltd., based in Israel, has been contracted to provide training for instructors who teach weapon systems operation.

MUMBAI, Jan. 29 (UPI) — India’s defense sector received a boost Wednesday from a Frost & Sullivan analysis that forecasts growth for India’s land-based training and simulation market.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 29 (UPI) — The British Ministry of Defense has contracted Alliant Techsystems to deliver tactical and training ammunition to support Apache helicopter requirements.

RESTON, Va., Jan. 29 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Raytheon to support enhancements in biometrics infrastructure and capabilities as part of a Defense Department initiative.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 29 (UPI) — The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted BAE Systems gun operator protection shields to counter threats in urban combat environments.

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 29 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted BAE Systems to support voice and data communications between ground vehicles and air controllers.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 29 (UPI) — U.S. company Pranalytica Inc. announced the launch of new laser technologies to support high-tech military initiatives.

MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy awarded Modus Operandi a phase I contract to develop sensor integration technologies in support of next-generation submarines.

NEW YORK , Jan. 28 (UPI) — ABM Security Services has received liability backing from the U.S. Homeland Security Department, which protects the company in case of a terrorist attack.

ROCK ISLAND, Ill., Jan. 28 (UPI) — The U.S. government signed a deal with Pendulum Resources to maximize the capabilities of the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center.

CHEVY CHASE, Md., Jan. 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency has contracted JackBe to provide technical support for a Joint Chiefs of Staff vice chairman initiative.

PINE BROOK, N.J., Jan. 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Marshals Service has contracted Smiths Detection to support security efforts at federal courthouses with X-ray technologies.

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 28 (UPI) — U.S. company Orbit International Corp. has been contracted to support the CH-53E Sea Stallion heavy-lift transport helicopter upgrade program.

MIAMI, Jan. 28 (UPI) — Florida-based Radiation Shield Technologies announced its new radiation protective fabric has received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.