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From drones to space tech, Japan looks to startups to strengthen its defences
Tokyo is stepping up efforts to harness dual-use technologies...
South Korea’s Space Agency Seeks 47% Budget Hike for 2027; Regular Nuri Launches, Lunar Lander Development to Begin
The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has proposed a 2027...
Space42 launches Future Spacers Programme to develop UAE space talent
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has launched the...
US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons
Amid the rapidly-evolving field of military space operations, Beijing...
ISRO Puts India’s First Geo Imaging Satellite In Orbit, PM Modi Hails EOS-05 Launch Aboard GSLV-F17
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully launched EOS-05,...
China releases first nationwide geometric benchmark imagery, setting a unified ‘spatial scale’ for satellite remote sensing
China's Ministry of Natural Resources has released its first...
India to have its own space station by 2035, says ISRO chairman
Speaking at the 14th convocation ceremony of IIT-BHU, ISRO...
Isro will not make any launch vehicle, all tech to be handed to private sector
IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Goenka said Isro is moving launch...
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
South Korea has condemned North Korea’s launch ⁠of more...
Orbitworks ships UAE-built Altair-1 to US ahead of October launch
Abu Dhabi-based satellite company Orbitworks has shipped Altair-1, the...

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Thursday, September 20th, 2018

Geospatial Intelligence Center Provides Before and After Views of Damaged Properties from Hurricane Florence

DES PLAINES, Ill. - As Hurricane Florence slowly moved inland, The Geospatial Intelligence Center (GIC) began flying planes over the Carolinas on Monday, taking ultra-high resolution images of the damage and flooding. The resulting imagery, incorporated into Esri's...

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

Laserpas Chooses Neurala to Enable AI-Powered Drone Inspection and Analysis of Industrial Power Grid Components

BOSTON - Deep learning neural networks company Neurala has today announced a partnership with Laserpas, one of the fastest growing utility asset management companies in the EU. Neurala’s computer vision and deep learning technology will be deployed...

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

TomTom Bridge Hub to Power Connected Navigation & Professional Mobility Services

HANNOVER, Germany - IAA Hannover -- TomTom (TOM2) today announced that its vehicle-integrated TomTom Bridge Hub platform has been chosen by Daimler Trucks to provide navigation and vehicle data to drivers, globally. Now Daimler Truck drivers using...

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

Sensofusion to Unveil Next Generation Counter-UAS System AIRFENCE: Hosting Exclusive Demo this Fall

NEW YORK - As Sensofusion continues to increase its world-wide user base with AIRFENCE, a counter-drone solution being used to protect armed forces, police, airports, prisons, and national guards, the company is unveiling its latest version. AIRFENCE 6.0...

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

BAE Systems to Provide Actionable GEOINT Capability for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Janus Portfolio

MT. LAUREL, N.J.- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has selected BAE Systems, a leading provider of geospatial technologies and analytical capabilities, for three contract awards to help NGA strengthen near real-time access to commercially created geospatial data,...

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

Planet and Orbital Insight Expand Satellite Imagery Partnership

SAN FRANCISCO and PALO ALTO, Calif. - Planet, who operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites, and Orbital Insight, the leader in geospatial analytics, announced today a multi-year contract for Orbital Insight to source daily, global satellite imagery from...

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

Fortress UAV Launches Fortress UAV Protect, A Preventative Maintenance Program

PLANO, Texas - Fortress UAV, a leading provider of drone repair services, announces the launch of Fortress UAV Protect - a new drone preventative maintenance program. Fortress UAV Protect is a nose-to-tail preventative maintenance service that rivals...

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

Global Mapper v.20 Now Available with Improved 3D Model Functionality and New Map Layout Options

Hallowell, Maine - Blue Marble Geographics (bluemarblegeo.com) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Global Mapper version 20. The latest release of this acclaimed GIS software includes numerous new tools, functional upgrades, and performance improvements across...

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

Kratos Receives $3 Million in Contract Awards to Build Two Satellite Earth Stations

SAN DIEGO - Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has received $3 million in contract awards for design and build of two Ku-Band earth stations...

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

Esri Location Intelligence Empowers Innovation at the US Navy’s Premier Digital Event

REDLANDS, Calif.— Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, announced today that it will cosponsor HACKtheMACHINE, the United States Navy's Digital Experience presented by the Naval Sea Systems Command in Seattle, Washington, September 21–23. The Naval Sea...