Security Industry

Wednesday Security Industry

From my UPI Security Industry beat. Click on headlines for full stories.

New geospatial analysis software released
STERLING, Va., Jan. 21 (UPI) — U.S. company Overwatch Geospatial Systems has launched a new three-dimensional geospatial analysis software for defense and homeland security applications.

Aydin to deliver monitors for Navy
ATLANTA, Jan. 21 (UPI) — General Dynamics has contracted Video Display Corp. to deliver rugged flat-panel monitor technologies for a U.S. Navy program.

Secure Strategy Group announces launch
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 (UPI) — A group of security industry veterans has launched a new advisory firm with offices in Washington and New York aimed at supporting new defense companies.

FreeLinc to support Army night-vision tech
OREM, Utah, Jan. 21 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has awarded a phase I contract to wireless technologies developer FreeLinc to support the advancement of night-vision systems.

Navy awards follow-on deal to Jacobs
PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 21 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has awarded Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. a follow-on contract for continued support of the Airborne Threat Simulation Organization.

Joint STARS aircraft rolled out
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 21 (UPI) — U.S. company Pratt & Whitney announced the rollout of the first re-engined Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft.

Parachute test drop a success
YUMA, Ariz., Jan. 21 (UPI) — Airborne Systems has successfully completed a test of its modular ram-air parachute as part of a U.S. Army program.

Tuesday Security Industry

From my UPI Security Industry beat. Light load due to inauguration. Click on headlines to read stories.

WSI meets SAFETY requirements
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 20 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department has certified Wackenhut Services Inc.’s security and fire services for placement on the agency’s approved products list.

Wren to conduct survey in Northeast
ATLANTA, Jan. 20 (UPI) — Video surveillance solutions developer Wren announced plans to conduct a research project on school security in the Northeast United States.

Federal Electronics granted certifications
CRANSTON, R.I., Jan. 20 (UPI) — U.S. company Federal Electronics Inc. has received certifications that recognize its electronic solutions products for the aerospace and defense market.

MSIAC contracted for software support
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 20 (UPI) — The U.S. Air National Guard has contracted the Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center for software support.

Nu-Torque becomes Curtiss-Wright’s segment
ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 20 (UPI) — U.S. company Curtiss-Wright Corp. has acquired a stake in valve solutions developer Nu-Torque in a move to expand in the U.S. Navy market.