Navantia to begin design phase of new Spanish Navy intelligence ship replacing Alerta A-111
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the launch of the definition phase for a new Intelligence Ship (BAM-AGI) for the Spanish Navy.
Maxar Intelligence rebrands as Vantor, launches AI platform to deliver unified spatial intelligence
Vantor has officially rebranded from Maxar Intelligence and introduced Tensorglobe, a new AI-powered spatial intelligence platform.
MetTel and TekSynap partner to deliver modern, secure communications to U.S. defence and intelligence agencies
MetTel and TekSynap have announced a strategic partnership to modernise communications infrastructure for U.S. federal agencies, with a focus on defence and intelligence sectors.
HawkEye 360 declares Cluster 12 fully operational, boosting global signals intelligence reach
HawkEye 360 Inc. has confirmed that its latest satellite group, Cluster 12, has reached Full Operational Capability following its launch on 26 June aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency awards BlackSky Luno A order for AI change detection
BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured another National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Luno A delivery order for automated general change detection.
U.S. Army retires GUARDRAIL and ARL aerial intelligence systems after five decades
The U.S. Army has retired its two longest-serving aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, GUARDRAIL and Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL), during commemorative events held on 30-31 July 2025.
How space-based imagery is transforming maritime security in Europe
From the ice-bound Baltic to the warm waters of the Mediterranean, Europe’s maritime borders are under increasing pressure.
ICEYE unveils ISR Cell to provide defence forces with faster access to satellite intelligence
ICEYE has launched the ISR Cell, a containerised unit that provides defence forces with direct access to space-based tactical intelligence in near-real-time.
SNC receives second HADES aircraft for U.S. Army integration to enhance ISR operations
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has received the second Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for the U.S. Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) programme.
U.S. Navy sailor convicted of espionage after selling secrets to Chinese intelligence
On 20 August, a federal jury convicted Jinchao Wei, also known as Patrick Wei, of espionage and export violations after he sold sensitive U.S. Navy information to a Chinese intelligence officer.
Imagery for a tactical edge. On-Demand intelligence without delay
BlackSky’s On-Demand monitoring services provide instant access to time-sensitive intelligence, delivering global, real-time intelligence coverage for surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) with a speed, reach and cost-effectiveness that outpaces traditional government-owned systems.
BlackSky secures seven-figure contract with HEO to expand automated space domain imaging
BlackSky Technology Inc. has signed a seven-figure Gen-2 space domain awareness expansion contract with HEO.