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Wednesday Security Industry

From my UPI Security Industry beat. Click on headlines to read stories filed for the agency.

Excalibur Ib tests mark milestone
YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz., April 8 (UPI) — U.S. company Raytheon announced it has successfully test-fired its next-generation Excalibur Ib artillery projectiles.
Army orders more MobiLink systems
DULUTH, Ga., April 8 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has awarded DataPath Inc. a follow-on contract for the delivery of additional MobiLink systems used to support communications in combat.
IZT releases new radio location software
ERLANGEN, Germany, April 8 (UPI) — Germany-based IZT announced the launch of its new software technology to support military radio location-finding requirements.
ICF to support Navy Sea Warrior program
FAIRFAX, Va., April 8 (UPI) — ICF Inc. has been selected to join a team providing the U.S. Navy Sea Warrior Program with strategic program development services.
Elbit purchases remaining Kinetics shares
HAIFA, Israel, April 8 (UPI) — Israel-based defense electronics technologies developer Elbit Systems has purchased the remaining shares of Kinetics Ltd.
Dual Band Radar tech successfully tested
TEWKSBURY, Mass., April 8 (UPI) — Raytheon Co. announced it has achieved a milestone in the development of its Dual Band Radar technology after a successful test with the U.S. Navy.

Monday Emerging Threats

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

ICC launches map with trafficking busts
LONDON, April 6 (UPI) — The London-based International Chamber of Commerce’s Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau has launched an online map to track the global trade in illicit goods.

ICRC delivers aid to displaced in Colombia
BOGOTA, April 6 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross completed an aid campaign in western Colombia, where ongoing violence has caused widespread displacement.

Military not agency for reconstruction
WASHINGTON, April 6 (UPI) — Reconstruction and stabilization missions should not be the main task of the U.S. military, according to a report from the Rand Corp.

Elections in Sudan are critical step
KHARTOUM, Sudan, April 6 (UPI) — The announced plans for holding national elections in Sudan are being praised by the head of the United Nations as an important step toward peace.

TOCDF begins chemical-mortar destruction
STOCKTON, Utah, April 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency said work has begun on destroying mortars filled with mustard agent at the Tooele Chemical Agent Disposal Facility.