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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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Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

Garmin Introduces the GPSMAP 64sc, Adds 8MP Camera with Geotagging and Flash Capabilities to Trusted GPS Handheld

OLATHE, Kan.- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GPSMAP 64sc, updating the popular line of rugged, button-operated outdoor handhelds with an 8MP camera complete with geotagging and flash functionality. The...

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

Accenture Acquires Realworld OO Systems B.V., a Leading Utilities Geographic Information System Business

AMSTERDAM - Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has acquired Realworld OO Systems B.V., a Netherlands-based division of Realworld Holding B.V. that specializes in geographic information system (GIS) solutions. These solutions help utilities digitize and optimize their electricity, water and natural...

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

Topcon Announces Distribution of the New Intel(R) Falcon 8+ System for North American Markets

LIVERMORE, CA and CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Topcon Positioning Group announces the new Intel Falcon 8+ System, a patented V-shaped eight-rotor unmanned aerial system (UAS) for the United States and Canada markets that will be...

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

What We’ve Found by Mapping Incidents of Intolerance Across South Asia

­ Intolerance is a rising global concern and South Asia is no exception. In Uttar Pradesh, India, a young victim of a so-called honour killing left a chilling video predicting her death at the hands of family...

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

SLANTRANGE Agricultural Drone Mapping Data Now Compatible with DroneDeploy

SLANTRANGE, Inc., a leading provider of next-generation, drone-based remote sensing and analytics systems for agriculture, announced today a new integration solution, available immediately, to utilize SLANTRANGE data products within the DroneDeploy drone software platform. Utilizing DroneDeploy’s new...

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

Ola Rollén Under Investigation by Norwegian Authorities for Insider Trading Unrelated to Hexagon

NACKA STRAND, Sweden - Ola Rollén, Hexagon’s President and CEO, is currently under investigation for insider trading stemming from personal investments unrelated to Hexagon. The circumstances have been explained in this morning’s press release from Christian B...

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

Textron Systems Offers New Precision Survey Sensor on Aerosonde(TM) Small Unmanned Aircraft System

HUNT VALLEY, MD - Textron Systems Unmanned Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today that the company will now offer the TK-7 Firewatch precision survey sensor on the Aerosonde™ Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) after...

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

FARO Launches PointSense 17.5 with New Tools that Dramatically Accelerate Workflows Inside Revit and AutoCAD for Construction BIM-CIM Users

Lake Mary, FL - FARO® (NASDAQ: FARO), the world's most trusted source for 3D measurement and imaging solutions for factory metrology, product design, construction BIM-CIM, public safety forensics and 3D solutions and services applications, announces the release...

Monday, October 31st, 2016

Eos Introduces Photogrammetry Software for Drone Photography

Eos Systems Inc. has introduced new photogrammetry software optimized specifically for photographs taken with drones or unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The new PhotoModeler UAS 2016 creates 3D models, measurements, and maps from photographs taken with ordinary cameras built-in...

Monday, October 31st, 2016

FinalCode Appoints DNA Connect as Distributor for Australia

FinalCode, Inc., the innovator in persistent file security, today announced the appointment of DNA Connect as its distributor for Australia. Following the opening of FinalCode’s regional office in Singapore earlier this year and the recent appointment of...