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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Maxar Partners With Array Labs to Fuel Its 3D Operational Terrain
WESTMINSTER, Colo. & PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maxar Intelligence, the leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights, and Array Labs today announced an agreement to provide Maxar with dedicated capacity from Array Labs' 3D radar imaging constellation, which is set to launch in late 2026. This partnership will combine very high-resolution 3D terrain generated from electro-optical imagery with 3D terrain generated from radar imagery to expand Maxar's ability to rapidly update its global 3D global data in real-time. Under the agreement, the two companies will extend the current technical validation activities and work closely to integrate Array Labs data into the Maxar 3D product line. Rapidly updated 3D global terrain data provides defense, intelligence and commercial customers with unparalleled insights into their true operating environment and enable opportunities to further enhance the capabilities of next-gen tactical mission-focused products like Raptor, which provides GPS resilience for autonomous drone systems. 'Our partnership with Array Labs will help us achieve our vision of building a living globe—a highly accurate, real-time 3D representation of Earth—that can help solve critical challenges across warfighting, intelligence and commercial domains,' said Peter Wilczynski, Chief Product Officer at Maxar Intelligence. 'This additional capacity from Array Labs will help maintain a simulated 3D terrain that matches the real-world operating environment to give our customers a decisive advantage—from the digital battlefield to the connected city.' Maxar's 3D global terrain data already consists of 100 million-plus sq km around the world, delivered with 3-meter SE90 accuracy. This data is regularly updated to provide a reliable view of the operational terrain. "This is a pivotal moment in transforming how the world accesses, understands, and derives value from 3D data," said Isaac Robledo, cofounder of Array Labs. "By combining our unique space systems and collection capabilities with Maxar's global terrain products, we are expanding the aperture of what's possible with our 3D data – creating more value for defense, intelligence, and commercial end-users and delivering unprecedented insights at the speed of change." Once Array Labs' constellation is operational, it will become the latest addition to Maxar's virtual constellation, which brings together complementary remote sensing capabilities to enable comprehensive, real-time geospatial insights and intelligence. To learn more about Maxar's global 3D terrain data, visit About Maxar Intelligence Maxar Intelligence is a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights. Operating the most advanced commercial Earth observation constellation on orbit, we use the power of very high-resolution satellite imagery and software technology to deliver mission success on Earth and in space. Our secure, AI-powered products and services deliver ground truth in near real-time to keep nations safe, improve navigation, protect our planet, speed up disaster response and more. For more information, visit About Array Labs Array Labs is an advanced aerospace company developing the satellites, sensors, and software required to deliver the first real-time, high-fidelity 3D map of Earth. Array's innovative approach leverages distributed radar, formation flight, multi-static SAR imaging, and advanced image formation algorithms to deliver unprecedented insights into our planet's surface. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Array is on track to launch its first 3D imaging cluster in late 2026.
Axios
04-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
Exclusive: Maxar and Saab seek stronger Europe in new partnership
Maxar Intelligence and Saab are expanding their partnership, this time focused on geospatial intelligence, drone autonomy and improved targeting. Why it matters: The collaboration could bolster European security at a time when Russia's war machine looms large and a rearmed continent remains a hot topic. "We can transfer that knowledge, their capabilities, into European defense in several different ways," Per Järbur, director of strategy and future capabilities at Saab's Dynamics business area, told Axios. Zoom in: The deal gives Saab access to Maxar's satellite imagery and terrain data, as well as software like Raptor, which lets drones navigate in the absence of GPS with no additional, bolted-on equipment. The two companies tested Raptor in multiple countries, but did not specify which. "If you think about the geo-accuracy of what we're doing, we're within a couple of meters … for things like targeting and so forth," Dan Smoot, Maxar Intelligence's chief executive, said in an interview. "That's the power of having this rapid and precise 3D capability built into Raptor." Zoom out: The goal is to have an immediate effect. Both companies mentioned strengthening C5ISR, or command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Associated Press
04-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Maxar and Saab Agree Strategic Partnership to Develop Multi-Domain Battlespace Solutions and Advance Europe's Space-Based Capabilities
WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 4, 2025-- Maxar Intelligence, the leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights, today announced a strategic partnership with Saab to jointly develop next-generation multi-domain battlespace solutions, with a specific focus on advanced space-based C5ISR systems (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) for the digital battlefield and GPS resilience for autonomous drone systems. These solutions will help Europe accelerate the development of more advanced sovereign space-based capabilities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Maxar Intelligence and Saab are partnering to develop next-generation battlespace solutions. Using Maxar's industry-leading geospatial intelligence products and its Raptor technology, the two partners will develop new technologies for advanced C5ISR and effective operation of autonomous drone systems in GPS-denied environments. (Graphic: Maxar Intelligence) Through a Teaming Agreement, Saab can access Maxar's geospatial intelligence and advanced mission products like Raptor, as well as draw upon the company's technical expertise. The deal expands on Maxar's existing relationship with Saab, which has most recently focused on deploying Maxar's Raptor product for autonomous drone navigation and operation in GPS-denied environments. 'This partnership will bring together Maxar's industry-leading geospatial intelligence products with Saab's highly advanced defense systems to solve some of the most complex tactical and operational challenges across the battlespace today—from powering more intelligent, real-time multi-domain command and control systems to helping autonomous systems overcome GPS jamming,' said Dan Smoot, Maxar Intelligence CEO. 'The deal also reflects the growing realization that geospatial intelligence can go beyond powering analyst workflows to powering mission-focused software products deployed at the tactical edge.' 'And, most importantly, our partnership with Saab underscores Maxar's deep commitment to supporting our international customers as they continue to build up their sovereign defense capabilities, both in Europe and across the globe,' Smoot continued. The agreement builds on successful joint testing of Maxar's Raptor software product. The technology was tested with Saab in multiple countries, including a demo in real-world conditions where the product demonstrated the ability to accurately extract ground coordinates within an accuracy of less than 2 m. 'Our collaboration with Maxar represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to use information from the Space domain and thereby enhancing the strategic defense capabilities of Europe and beyond,' says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab business area Dynamics. 'By integrating Maxar's high-end geospatial insights and satellite capabilities with our advanced defense systems, we are setting new standards in the effectiveness and reliability of military operations across multiple domains.' Maxar's geospatial intelligence products will also help Saab build more advanced C5ISR solutions through secure access to the most advanced commercial satellite imagery in near real-time. Maxar's global 3D terrain data unlocks unique opportunities for real-time multi-source data fusion, enabling truly joint multi-domain operations, seamless interoperability between autonomous systems and enhanced mission coordination. About Maxar Intelligence Maxar Intelligence is a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights. Operating the most advanced commercial Earth observation constellation on orbit, we use the power of very high-resolution satellite imagery and software technology to deliver mission success on Earth and in space. Our secure, AI-powered products and services deliver ground truth in near real-time to keep nations safe, improve navigation, protect our planet, speed up disaster response and more. For more information, visit View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact: Tomi Maxted Maxar Intelligence [email protected] KEYWORD: COLORADO EUROPE UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY SECURITY SATELLITE AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING SOFTWARE NETWORKS INTERNET DATA MANAGEMENT SOURCE: Maxar Intelligence Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/04/2025 06:30 AM/DISC: 06/04/2025 06:28 AM
Business Wire
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Maxar and Saab Agree Strategic Partnership to Develop Multi-Domain Battlespace Solutions and Advance Europe's Space-Based Capabilities
WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maxar Intelligence, the leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights, today announced a strategic partnership with Saab to jointly develop next-generation multi-domain battlespace solutions, with a specific focus on advanced space-based C5ISR systems (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) for the digital battlefield and GPS resilience for autonomous drone systems. These solutions will help Europe accelerate the development of more advanced sovereign space-based capabilities. Through a Teaming Agreement, Saab can access Maxar's geospatial intelligence and advanced mission products like Raptor, as well as draw upon the company's technical expertise. The deal expands on Maxar's existing relationship with Saab, which has most recently focused on deploying Maxar's Raptor product for autonomous drone navigation and operation in GPS-denied environments. 'This partnership will bring together Maxar's industry-leading geospatial intelligence products with Saab's highly advanced defense systems to solve some of the most complex tactical and operational challenges across the battlespace today—from powering more intelligent, real-time multi-domain command and control systems to helping autonomous systems overcome GPS jamming,' said Dan Smoot, Maxar Intelligence CEO. 'The deal also reflects the growing realization that geospatial intelligence can go beyond powering analyst workflows to powering mission-focused software products deployed at the tactical edge.' 'And, most importantly, our partnership with Saab underscores Maxar's deep commitment to supporting our international customers as they continue to build up their sovereign defense capabilities, both in Europe and across the globe,' Smoot continued. The agreement builds on successful joint testing of Maxar's Raptor software product. The technology was tested with Saab in multiple countries, including a demo in real-world conditions where the product demonstrated the ability to accurately extract ground coordinates within an accuracy of less than 2 m. 'Our collaboration with Maxar represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to use information from the Space domain and thereby enhancing the strategic defense capabilities of Europe and beyond,' says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab business area Dynamics. 'By integrating Maxar's high-end geospatial insights and satellite capabilities with our advanced defense systems, we are setting new standards in the effectiveness and reliability of military operations across multiple domains.' Maxar's geospatial intelligence products will also help Saab build more advanced C5ISR solutions through secure access to the most advanced commercial satellite imagery in near real-time. Maxar's global 3D terrain data unlocks unique opportunities for real-time multi-source data fusion, enabling truly joint multi-domain operations, seamless interoperability between autonomous systems and enhanced mission coordination. About Maxar Intelligence Maxar Intelligence is a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights. Operating the most advanced commercial Earth observation constellation on orbit, we use the power of very high-resolution satellite imagery and software technology to deliver mission success on Earth and in space. Our secure, AI-powered products and services deliver ground truth in near real-time to keep nations safe, improve navigation, protect our planet, speed up disaster response and more. For more information, visit
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
No signal, no problem: Intelligence firm debuts drone tech equipped to beat GPS jammers
A key geospatial intelligence firm on Tuesday announced a new product that can operate drones even in areas where the GPS signal has been jammed - cutting through modern defenses in the age of unmanned vehicular warfare. The war between Russia and Ukraine presented a unique problem: each military had learned how to jam the other's GPS signals, meaning their drones would be flying blind. This prompted the latest innovation from Maxar Intelligence, a drone-guiding technology that does not rely on satellite signals from space. Now, Maxar, a global satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence provider, has the capability to counter GPS-jamming technology through its Raptor system. "We're giving the drones a 3D map, allowing them to use that 3D map of the world to compare it to the video feed and position themselves," Peter Wilczynski, chief product officer at Maxar, told Fox News Digital. Lasers, Space Radars, Missile Interceptors: Defense Leaders Lay Out Vision For Trump's 'Golden Dome' Project The company's new camera-based recognition software, Raptor, allows drones to navigate and identify ground coordinates in contested regions where Global Positioning System (GPS) signals have been cut or remote areas where they do not exist. Read On The Fox News App Raptor can be installed to use a drone's existing camera and Maxar's 90 million-plus square kilometer of global 3D terrain data to helps the platform navigate terrain and extract ground coordinates. While other prototypes of terrain-based positioning preceded Raptor, Maxar believes it has the largest global collection of high-resolution terrain. "We're able to get the accuracy down to the best you can without GPS," said Wilczynski. The software builds off a 3D representation of the terrain it glides over, able to provide an accurate picture at night and at altitudes of 120 meters. "This is really the seminal thing that the Ukraine war did for battlefield technology," Wilczynski said. 'Star Trek Shield' Technology Gets $250M Boost To Knock Drone Swarms From The Sky With High-powered Microwave Around the world nations have been developing their GPS signal-jamming technologies to fend off autonomous vehicle attacks. Much of Ukraine is GPS-denied, as are large swaths in Europe and the Middle East. Experts believe that one of the first things China would do if it were to invade Taiwan would be to cut off the GPS signal to isolate the island. Maxar's data has been key for Ukraine in fending off Russia – when the U.S. cut off intelligence-sharing, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's forces lost access to Maxar's tracking of the movement of Russian troops and ability to assess damage. "From a military planning perspective, the assumption going forward is that in any conflict, GPS is not going to be a reliable positioning system anymore," Wilczynski said In the western hemisphere, GPS jamming has been used by drug traffickers to evade detection and other organized criminal operations. America's GPS, once considered cutting-edge, is now at risk of becoming outdated as Chinese, Russian and European systems modernize. The Pentagon, together with Space Force and Army, have in recent years been scrambling in search of alternatives for when GPS signal is unavailable on the battlefield. The issue has become acutely pressing as adversaries like China and Russia develop their anti-satellite capabilities. The threat is not contained to far-off conflict zones but also everyday life in the U.S.: financial systems, emergency services and air traffic could all face dire emergencies without access to their satellite systems. Maxar plans to employ its Raptor technology for both commercial and defense purposes as nations across the globe search for a cutting-edge alternative to GPS article source: No signal, no problem: Intelligence firm debuts drone tech equipped to beat GPS jammers
