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Monday Security Industry

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

Atlas V successfully launched
SACRAMENTO, April 6 (UPI) — United Launch Alliance announced the successful launch of the Atlas V rocket carrying satellite communication technologies to support U.S. military operations.

HR Textron sold to Woodward Governor
PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 6 (UPI) — U.S. defense contractor Textron Inc. has completed the sale of its mission-critical actuation-systems developer business unit to Woodward Governor Co.

Medis, Fraser-Volpe announce partnership
NEW YORK, April 6 (UPI) — Medis Technologies has partnered with Fraser-Volpe to develop electro-optic technologies to support U.S. military and homeland-defense operations.

Navy negotiates with dck on site leasing
PITTSBURGH, April 6 (UPI) — dck worldwide said it is in exclusive negotiations with the U.S. Navy to develop a business plan to potentially lease naval property in Florida.

Hercules delivered to Poland’s air force
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, April 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has successfully delivered a refurbished C-130E Hercules aircraft to the Polish air force.

British contract for armored earthmovers
LONDON, April 6 (UPI) — The British Ministry of Defense has contracted BAE Systems for the delivery of armored earthmoving engineer vehicles.

BAE supports Hellenic defense forces
ATHENS, Greece, April 6 (UPI) — BAE Systems announced a strategic partnership with Ssmart and Signaal Hellas to support the Greek Ministry of Defense.

Friday Emerging Threats

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

TSA names new security head for Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla., April 3 (UPI) — The Transportation Security Administration announced the appointment of a new head of federal security at the Orlando International Airport in Florida.

Italian police investigate terrorism links
ROME, April 3 (UPI) — Italian police conducted a multi-city raid Thursday investigating 26 foreigners for suspected ties to terrorism as part of an ongoing country-wide probe.

Satellites alter battlefield paradigm
COLORADO SPRINGS, April 3 (UPI) — The head of the U.S. Air Force Space Command says modern warfare requires new thinking to understand the multidimensional aspects of satellite technologies.

Tajikistan remains largest mines concern
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 3 (UPI) — Despite making progress on mine clearance, Tajikistan remains the largest landmine problem in Central Asia.

Congo needs international commitment
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, April 3 (UPI) — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on the international community to continue efforts to bring stability to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.