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Friday Emerging Threats

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

New Zealand to fund non-proliferation work
WASHINGTON, April 10 (UPI) — New Zealand announced plans to partner with the United States on preventing nuclear terrorism through funding non-proliferation work in Kazakhstan.

Stratcom head calls for proactive approach
WASHINGTON, April 10 (UPI) — The head of U.S. Strategic Command is calling for a more proactive approach to countering the escalating threat of cyberattacks on Defense Department networks.

Violence still a threat in eastern Congo
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, April 10 (UPI) — The U.N. special representative for Congo is warning that despite a signed peace accord, rebel violence continues.

Coast Guard busts cocaine shipment
MIAMI, April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Coast Guard announced a major drug bust after the boarding of a Venezuelan-flagged fishing vessel revealed an illicit drug-trafficking operation.

Prosecuting organized crime workshop held
SKOPJE, Macedonia, April 10 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe backed a workshop held Friday in Macedonia to strengthen the prosecution of organized-crime cases.

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Friday Security Industry

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

Army orders temperate-weather combat boots
ROCKFORD, Mich., April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Bates Footwear to deliver its combat boots capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions.

Savi extends its SmartChain software
DENVER, April 10 (UPI) — Savi Technology has extended its asset-management software technologies to address the evolving logistics requirements of the U.S. Defense Department.

National Technical to support NSWC
CALABASAS, Calif., April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy has contracted National Technical Systems Inc. for rapid-response testing services and engineering support.

DLA contracts BAE for Outer Tactical Vests
PHOENIX, April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has contracted BAE Systems to deliver its tactical body armor to support the protection of troops in combat zones.

Army modifies Force Protection MRAP deal
LADSON, S.C., April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Marine Corps has modified a contract with Force Protection Inc. for the delivery of upgraded Cougar mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles.

CACI contracted to support DCGS-A
ARLINGTON, Va., April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted CACI International Inc. to provide life cycle management support for the Distributed Common Ground System-Army.

Army completes WIN-T test with GD support
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Army recently concluded a limited user test of the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 2 supported by General Dynamics.

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