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Tuesday Security Industry

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

LM team marks milestones for GPS III
NEWTOWN, Pa., March 31 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin announced that the development of its Global Positioning System spacecraft for the U.S. Air Force has successfully reached key milestones.

DISA contracts for communications upgrades
FAIRFAX, Va., March 31 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency has contracted General Dynamics to support the Systems Integration Communications Infrastructure Support program.

MaxVision launches MaxPac 8242XRA
MADISON, Ala., March 31 (UPI) — U.S. company MaxVision announced the launch of its new ruggedized three-dimensional computer technology designed to provide mission simulations.

BAE to develop satellite-protection tech
MERRIMACK, N.H., March 31 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted BAE Systems to develop radar-receiver technology to support the protection of critical satellites.

Terror group turns to new tactics in Iraq
BAQUBA, Iraq, March 31 (UPI) — A previously less visible terror group has replaced al-Qaida in spearheading attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq.

Top Eye View awarded GSA schedule contract
NORCROSS, Ga., March 31 (UPI) — Top Eye View Inc. has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration schedule contract for its unmanned aerial vehicle technologies.

Teledyne to support hypersonic research
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., March 31 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force and NASA have designated Teledyne Technologies Inc. to support foundational hypersonic research.

Monday Emerging Threats

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

IAEA meeting discusses nuclear security
VIENNA, March 30 (UPI) — The International Atomic Energy Agency opened a conference Monday in Vienna, bringing security officials together to address the future of nuclear security.

ICRC urging Abu Sayyaf to free hostages
MANILA, Philippines, March 30 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross called again Monday on the rebel Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines to release three hostages.

EU meeting to address human trafficking
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, March 30 (UPI) — European government officials and experts were in the Czech Republic on Monday to address a forum on combating trafficking of human beings in the region.

U.N. calls for smooth, peaceful transition
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, March 30 (UPI) — The United Nations is calling on leaders in Madagascar to open a dialogue and address the root causes of the recent violence in the country.

Timor-Leste police take responsibilities
DILI, Timor-Leste, March 30 (UPI) — The United Nations has begun transitioning responsibility to Timor-Leste police as stability is restored following a wave of violence in the country.