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Thursday Emerging Threats

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

Eight countries sending troops to Darfur
KHARTOUM, Sudan, Jan. 22 (UPI) — The ongoing threat to civilians in the volatile Darfur region of Sudan has prompted as many as eight countries to commit to sending troops to the region.

Progress in West Africa could unravel
UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 22 (UPI) — Progress on security and government reforms in West Africa could unravel because of growing corruption and soaring food prices, according to U.N. officials.

Unexploded munitions threaten Gaza
GAZA, Jan. 22 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross is warning that despite a cease-fire between Hamas and Israel, unexploded munitions in Gaza remain a threat.

Calm in North Maluku shows positive sign
BRUSSELS, Jan. 22 (UPI) — Despite a few clashes, the dispute over a provincial election in Indonesia was largely free of violence, a report from the International Crisis Group says.

Air Force nuclear and cyber sites released
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (UPI) — Potential sites for the U.S. Air Force’s new Global Strike Command and the 24th Air Force were announced Wednesday.

Thursday Security Industry

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

Air Force contracts for simulator support
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 22 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Allied Telesis for flight simulator technologies in support of fighter pilot training at Edwards Air Force Base.

General Dynamics Itronix launches notebook
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash., Jan. 22 (UPI) — U.S. company General Dynamics Itronix has launched its next-generation ruggedized computer notebook for security and law enforcement applications.

ATK to deliver missiles for Navy F/A-18s
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 22 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted ATK for the delivery of advanced anti-radiation guided missiles for integration with F/A-18 Hornet variants.

DHS contracts for dirty bomb detection
HAWTHORNE, Calif., Jan. 22 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department has contracted OSI Systems Inc. to complete development of a dirty bomb detection technology.

NG to support patrol craft production
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Jan. 22 (UPI) — U.S. company Northrop Grumman has been contracted to support the production of water patrol crafts for Trinidad and Tobago.

Navy awards deal for F-16 engine readiness
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 22 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted Pratt & Whitney to support the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center’s F-16 Aggressor Squadron.

Point Blank responds to Army armor call
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 22 (UPI) — Point Blank Solutions Inc. announced it has submitted a proposal in response to the U.S. Army’s call for new tactical body armor.