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Thursday Emerging Threats

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

Security Council backs new C.A.R. effort
UNITED NATIONS, April 9 (UPI) — The ongoing violence in the Central African Republic has prompted the U.N. Security Council to support a measure for a new peacekeeping unit in the country.

Singapore to join counter-piracy unit
SINGAPORE, April 9 (UPI) — The Singapore Ministry of Defense announced Thursday a naval vessel equipped with helicopters has deployed for counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.

Liberia signs up for TSA’s ASSIST program
MONROVIA, Liberia, April 9 (UPI) — Liberia has signed a deal to become the second country participating in a U.S. Transportation Security Administration program to strengthen aviation security.

Serbia moves to reform security sector
BELGRADE, Serbia, April 9 (UPI) — Serbian Military Academy and Czech University of Defense officials recently held discussions to address ways to reform the security sector in Serbia.

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Thursday Security Industry

From my UPI Security Industry beat. Click on headlines to read briefs filed under the news agency.

Medis to develop fuel cell tech for Italy
NEW YORK, April 9 (UPI) — Medis Technologies Ltd. has signed a deal with Vitrociset to develop its fuel cell technologies for the Italian military market.

Ducommun to supply exhausts for V-22s
LOS ANGELES, April 9 (UPI) — Ducommun Inc. has been contracted to supply exhaust systems to support the U.S. military’s V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft program.

Stratcom extends NCI contract
RESTON, Va., April 9 (UPI) — U.S. Strategic Command has extended a contract for NCI Inc. to continue development of its search and geospatial-visualization solutions.

Defense Solutions to support BTR-4s
EXTON, Pa., April 9 (UPI) — Defense Solutions Inc. has been selected to support a new NATO-compatible armored vehicle set to be manufactured in Ukraine.

KVH to deliver tactical navigation tech
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., April 9 (UPI) — U.S. company KVH Industries Inc. announced it has received $1.3 million in new orders for its tactical-navigation technologies for military vehicle platforms.

White Electronic Design awarded GPS deals
PHOENIX, April 9 (UPI) — U.S. company White Electronic Designs Corp. has been contracted to provide military Global Positioning System platforms with its electronic solutions.

Rave Computer launches new rugged servers
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., April 9 (UPI) — Rave Computer announced the launch of a new ruggedized computer solution designed to meet U.S. Defense Department requirements.

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