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Monday Emerging Threats

From my UPI Emerging Threats beat. Click on headlines to view stories.

F-22s deployed for Pacific deterrence
KADENA AIR BASE , Japan, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force announced the deployment of its largest ever number of F-22 fighter aircraft to the Pacific Ocean theater for deterrence operations.

ICRC calls for human rights in DR Congo
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross has called on all parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to adhere to international human-rights laws.

Kazakh leaders take on corruption
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Jan. 26 (UPI) — Government authorities and other leaders in Kazakhstan participated in a workshop Monday on countering corruption in the country.

Tajik leaders discuss Afghan ties
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The United Nations has increased efforts to improve cooperation between Afghanistan and neighboring Tajikistan to strengthen security and economic ties.

 

Philippine official to pave way for talks
QUEZON CITY, Philippines, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The president of the Philippines Monday reiterated calls to jump-start the stalled peace talks with the rebel Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

Monday Security Industry

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

VSE protests Army debriefing delay
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 26 (UPI) — The U.S. Army’s decision not to accept a follow-on proposal from VSE Corp. is being formally protested.

Air Force contracts for F-16 training tech
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted L-3 Link Simulation & Training to develop a simulator for the F-16 fighter pilot training program.

Prowlers released for emergency response
ORANGE, Calif., Jan. 26 (UPI) — U.S. company Phoenix International Systems Inc. announced the launch of new rugged terrain vehicle variants for the homeland security market.

Details released on Israel, Elbit UAV deal
HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 26 (UPI) — Elbit Systems has released final details on a recent contract to supply the Israeli Ministry of Defense with its mini-unmanned aerial vehicle technology.

LM contracts Mercury for radar support
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 26 (UPI) — U.S. company Lockheed Martin has contracted Mercury Computer Systems Inc. to support the development of a new military radar technology.

Mission systems-equipped F-35 advances
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 26 (UPI) — U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II program has moved a step closer to the first on-board avionics testing.