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Wednesday Emerging Threats

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

Coast Guard opens new intelligence post
ALAMEDA, Calif., Jan. 28 (UPI) — A new intelligence unit was commissioned Tuesday by the U.S. Coast Guard to support evolving maritime intelligence and situational awareness requirements.

Official ensures U.N. commitment to Haiti
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Jan. 28 (UPI) — A top U.N. official has promised continued support to ensure the future security and stability of Haiti.

Future North Korean power change analyzed
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (UPI) — With little information known about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, the possibility of a power transition raises concerns, a new report says.

Noble welcomes U.S. policy shift
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 (UPI) — The head of Interpol has welcomed U.S. President Barack Obama’s break from the Bush administration’s military-led counter-terrorism policy.

Japan to deploy counter-pirates mission
TOKYO, Jan. 28 (UPI) — Japan’s defense minister Wednesday called for measures to be taken to counter the ongoing piracy threat off the coast of Somalia.

Wednesday Security Industry

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

Modus Operandi awarded phase I sub deal
MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Navy awarded Modus Operandi a phase I contract to develop sensor integration technologies in support of next-generation submarines.

ABM receives SAFETY Act certification
NEW YORK , Jan. 28 (UPI) — ABM Security Services has received liability backing from the U.S. Homeland Security Department, which protects the company in case of a terrorist attack.

Pendulum Resources signs deal for JMTC
ROCK ISLAND, Ill., Jan. 28 (UPI) — The U.S. government signed a deal with Pendulum Resources to maximize the capabilities of the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center.

JackBe to support Joint Chiefs of Staff
CHEVY CHASE, Md., Jan. 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency has contracted JackBe to provide technical support for a Joint Chiefs of Staff vice chairman initiative.

Marshals Service contracts for X-ray tech
PINE BROOK, N.J., Jan. 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Marshals Service has contracted Smiths Detection to support security efforts at federal courthouses with X-ray technologies.

Orbit contracted for Sea Stallion upgrades
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 28 (UPI) — U.S. company Orbit International Corp. has been contracted to support the CH-53E Sea Stallion heavy-lift transport helicopter upgrade program.

Radiation protective fabric patented
MIAMI, Jan. 28 (UPI) — Florida-based Radiation Shield Technologies announced its new radiation protective fabric has received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.