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Monday Emerging Threat

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

OAS, Interpol discuss security cooperation
LYON, France, March 16 (UPI) — Authorities from Interpol and the Organization of American States recently met to discuss ways the two organizations could strengthen cooperation.

EMCDDA, Europol sign agreement
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, March 16 (UPI) — Europol and the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction have signed a cooperation deal to continue combating the flow and use of illicit drugs.

Pillay raises concerns about war crimes
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, March 16 (UPI) — Mounting civilian casualties caused by a conflict between the Sri Lankan army and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam could violate international laws.

Conference to make Africom recommendations
MAXWELL-GUNTER AIR FORCE BASE, Ala., March 16 (UPI) — U.S. Africa Command is partnering with Air University on a conference to bring together top defense experts to establish priorities for the new command.

Minurcat takes over for European forces
ABECHE, Chad, March 16 (UPI) — European troops operating in Chad and the Central African Republic since March 2008 have been replaced by U.N. peacekeepers operating under a new mandate.

Monday Security Industry

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

JWF contracted for Stryker driver kits
LONDON, Ontario, March 16 (UPI) — U.S. company JWF Defense Systems has been contracted by General Dynamics to produce driver-enhancement kits for the Stryker combat vehicle.

Triumph Group acquires Saygrove
WAYNE, Pa., March 16 (UPI) — Pennsylvania-based Triumph Group Inc. has acquired unmanned aerial vehicle technologies developer Saygrove Defense and Aerospace Group Ltd.

MSA to supply U.S. with combat helmets
PITTSBURGH, March 16 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Department’s Defense Supply Center Philadelphia has contracted MSA to supply its Advanced Combat Helmets.

Deed expands cooperation with Australia
CANBERRA, Australia, March 16 (UPI) — Boeing has signed a revised deal with the Australian Defense Materiel Organization that identifies and expands cooperation on defense projects.

Air Force program reduces costs
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 16 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force announced that an aircraft-engine life-cycle program marked a milestone with a successful reduction in jet-engine maintenance costs.

Australia contracts for C-130J maintenance
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 16 (UPI) — The Australian Defense Materiel Organization has contracted Lockheed Martin to provide maintenance services for C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.

Agility DGS to support AAFES shipments
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 16 (UPI) — The U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service has contracted Agility Defense & Government Services to support freight shipments to Iraq.