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Business Wire
8 hours ago
- 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
The Print
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Pahalgam, Pakistan generals, pitches—what readers wrote to us in May
I did think of writing about ThePrint's coverage of Operation Sindoor in this piece but decided against it since the April column had dealt with our reporting on the Pahalgam terror attack. Operation Sindoor, launched by India against terrorist targets in Pakistan on 7 May, has been the story of the month. Instead, this column will feature readers' comments that I have received over the past few months. However, before we get down to the compliments and the complaints—and even a few curses—let me just say that ThePrint spent days and several nights covering all angles of Operation Sindoor, the subsequent military battle between India and Pakistan, the 10 May ceasefire, and the domestic and international impact of these actions. Up to 14 ThePrint journalists were sent to Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab to report from the ground during the four-day conflict. In-depth analysis of India's defence capabilities, its strategic gains, and the long-term consequences of its strikes were also covered extensively. The Opinion section of the website had military and diplomatic experts explain what many consider a defining moment in India's strategy against terror, as articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation, in which he outlined a 'new normal' policy. There's no space to mention all the good work done at ThePrint in May. But I would like to cite one story that best illustrates the teamwork which contributed to ThePrint's 'war' effort in significant ways. The breaking story came from ThePrint's science writer, Soumya Pillai. Her report of 9 May—'Orders for Pahalgam satellite images from US firm peaked two months before attack'—was perhaps the only story in the news media to provide proof of the planning behind the Pahalgam attack, and to link it to Pakistan. To quote from the story: 'Two months before terrorists killed 26 people in Kashmir, a top US-based space tech company saw an unprecedented spike in orders for high-resolution satellite images of Pahalgam and its surrounding areas… These high-resolution images are often used by defence agencies for monitoring troop movements, weapon installations, and infrastructure development…' Pillai wrote that the company, Maxar Technologies, first received orders for images of Pahalgam in June 2024 '…just months after Maxar acquired a new partner: a Pakistan-based geo-spatial company linked to federal crimes in the US.' That's pretty plausible evidence, right? Congratulations, Soumya Pillai. Also, while we are in a self-congratulatory mood, three journalists from ThePrint have won the Justice Media Award 2024-25. Apoorva Mandhani, Bismee Taskin, and Khadija Khan have been recognised 'for their contributions towards enhancing public understanding of justice and the legal system.' Read all about it here. Also Read: ThePrint's in-depth ground reports are now multimedia-interactive. 2025 vision board In the words of readers Right, now it's to the readers' mail. Readers had many issues on their minds, and India's conflict with Pakistan was just one of them. Articles and comments on the latter were submitted: 'Will Pakistan attack India again?' asked one reader on 15 May, adding that there was a complete blackout in his city — '…as per TV news there is a danger that Pakistan may attack India again?' he wrote. Then there was an article titled 'IMF's $2.3 billion loan to Pakistan: A history of bailouts casting shadows on the Fund's credibility in combating the financing of terrorism'. Another piece was 'How Pakistan wins the war it never fights'. One reader had a bright idea: why not collaborate on a documentary about Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who has been very vocal in his support for the Modi government's actions. In 'Proposal to explore Shri Shashi Tharoor as a potential PM candidate', the reader said Tharoor is '…a unique and compelling leader on the national stage'. A more sombre submission was an article titled 'How the Pahalgam attack reflects India's descent into communal darkness'—and this piece, 'Faith didn't kill them. Fanaticism did' from a Class 11 student, which in his words '…emphasises the need for unity while rejecting communal narratives.' We had other submissions too on Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor, but unfortunately, we've been unable to publish them given the volume of expert views we did carry on these topics. But thank you for your interest, readers— we do appreciate it. I also received a few complaints. Some readers objected to individual opinion pieces. In response to journalist and TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose's piece 'After Operation Sindoor, let's choose truth over TV theatre', a reader wrote: (she is) 'quite one-sided and full of anti BJP rhetoric without much rational thought… Is criticism the default option of Ms Ghose come what may?' Objections to tone, length, ads More criticism came our way on articles written about other subjects. I was in the firing line for recent Tele-Scope columns. One reader began gently enough: 'There are three people in total at ThePrint whom I have very high regard for: U, Mr Gupta, and Snehesh… (But) I was extremely disappointed by your article today… you sounded less like a serious journalist, more like the alleged rabid Islamist Rana Ayyub or the congress doormat (to quote Mr Amit Malviya) Rajdeep Sardesai… Unfortunate!!!' What had upset him so was this article. A ground report on the sex lives of college students got a lot of reader interest—and some criticism. A worried reader thought the piece was 'avoidable' as '…the publication of such report perhaps will serve as an encouragement to other young readers… and more members of other sex will be hence victimized.' My reply was that the 'secret' lives ought to brought out into the open so that the public becomes aware of the need to create a healthy environment for normal, sexual behaviour. A really angry mail came from students of the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences regarding the article 'World's largest indigenous school in Odisha is a jail; we're all monkeys, says a tribal student'. They expressed 'immense pain' and a 'deep sense of betrayal'—'Have you ever visited our campus? Have you spoken to us, the children of KISS, before labelling our home as a 'jail'?' they wrote. 'Your article reeks of prejudice, ignorance, and insensitivity.' ThePrint replied with a point-by-point rebuttal of the allegations. For example, nowhere in the article did ThePrint claim it had entered the KISS premises—we had no permission to do so. We did speak to students, parents, and alumni, and the story cites a report by the National Human Rights Commission in 2025: 'The KIIT University and KISS have both been unable to comply with the law and failed to provide safety and security to their students.' Quite often, I receive backhanded compliments that are actually complaints. Like this one: 'I'm a long-time reader of your journal, and I find its reporting better and truer than the propaganda churned out by Godi media…' Great. But then: 'On the other hand, your journal does suffer from certain handicaps… Some of the articles are too long… they fail to hold my interest. For instance, the article by Manasi Phadake (sic), 'How big stars and bloated blockbusters are bleeding Bollywood dry', is way too long…' Finally, the reader has a word of advice: 'What you need is a good Editor who will ruthlessly trim the fat…' Personally, I found Phadke's article informative and the data it presented, persuasive. ThePrint has a very competent editing team who do 'ruthlessly trim the fat' but I have passed this on to them, nevertheless. Readers frequently complain about advertisements interrupting their reading of articles: 'I admire print journalism… it would be ideal if the articles could be printed without any ads interfering,' wrote in a reader. I wish we could all enjoy an ad-free experience but financial imperatives dictate otherwise. So, apologies, but please bear with us. Also Read: How ThePrint's small newsroom brought you Pahalgam from every angle, minus the noise Conversations—and compliments I also receive mail that is neither complimentary nor critical. Readers simply want to share their views. One reader, for example, wrote about 'When truth breaks its bones in the fall from power'—'The battle between truth and power is not new, but its stakes have never been higher…'' And this, on taxes: 'Taxed for earning. Taxed for spending. Taxed for saving'. 'You work 12 hours a day / Income Tax cuts your salary. You go shopping /GST slaps your bill. You save and invest /Capital gains eats your reward… You die. And they're considering inheritance tax next.' A very long mail arrived in the mailbox on the ruling party, titled: 'Hallo — all the Lordships of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India: please DO NOT UNDER-ESTIMATE the RSS of BJP…' Some readers ask for our opinion — or rather that of Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta: 'One thing which is not talked about a lot is that Gen. Munir is the first general of Pakistan Army who was commissioned (in 1986) when Zia was firmly in control of the army. Gen. Zia was in his conservative avatar, transforming Pakistani society… What are your thoughts on this? Would this mean the coming crop of generals from Pakistan would be more radical and conservative Islamists than their predecessors?' Finally, let me share a few compliments. The first — 'Thank you all for your reporting on the Pehalgam (sic) attack… Unlike some other channels, you guys have not tried to portray it Hindu vs Muslim. I felt that all your reports were subtly trying to tell the readers that it's a terrorist act effected by Pakistan and Indian Muslims are together in this with the rest of India.' And there's this one: 'Dear The Print (sic) team and Mr Shekhar Gupta, Thank you for doing what you are doing and please continue. I have been a big fan… of The Print. I have been diligently consuming important information pieces, and have been referring to The Print articles/videos anytime I needed a reliable source of information. Thank you for your non-hyphenated journalism.' Thank you, readers, for your continuing faith in ThePrint. Shailaja Bajpai is ThePrint's Readers' Editor. Please write in with your views and complaints to (Edited by Asavari Singh)
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
New satellite images show damage caused to Pakistan air bases under Operation Sindoor
New satellite imagery has revealed the extent of damage caused by India's military strikes of May 10 at Pakistan's Murid and Nur Khan airbases, which are among the country's frontline facilities. The high-resolution, before and after satellite images provided by Maxar show the destruction of two large trucks, thought to be command and control vehicles, and the demolition of a nearly 7,000 sq ft structure at Nur Khan Airbase located in Rawalpindi. This airbase is located close to both the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters and the Strategic Plans Division, which is responsible for overseeing the nuclear arsenal. India's military conducted strikes on eight Pakistani airbases, including Murid and Nur Khan airbases, on May 10 in retaliation for Pakistani attacks on a range of military facilities earlier the same day. Hours after the Indian strikes, the two sides reached an understanding on halting firing and military actions late in the afternoon of May 10. The images of Murid airbase, located at Chakwal in Pakistan's Punjab province and about 150 km from the Line of Control (LoC), show a nearly three-metre-wide crater caused by the strike at a short distance from what appears to be an underground facility and damage to another structure. The underground facility is heavily fortified, suggesting that the location serves as a storage site for specialised equipment or as a shelter for personnel, according to experts who have examined the images. Murid airbase plays a crucial role in the operations of the Pakistan Air Force's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
India Today
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Satellite pics show how India targeted underground complex at Pak's Murid base
India's May 10 airstrike on Pakistan's Murid Air Base during Operation Sindoor may have targeted a suspected underground facility, newly released high-resolution satellite images imagery captured by Maxar Technologies shows a nearly 3-metre-wide crater just 30 metres from the entrance of a heavily fortified sub-complex within the Murid Air Base—an area protected by double fencing, watchtowers, and tight security to Damien Symon, geo-intelligence researcher at the Intel Lab, the crater's proximity to what is believed to be an underground structure has raised speculation that India aimed to strike deep-buried assets, possibly linked to command-and-control functions or drone operations. The strike appears to have breached the perimeter defences of this high-value zone, hinting at the use of precision-guided munitions and deep-penetration targeting. If confirmed, this would be the first known instance of India attempting to disable subterranean military infrastructure in on the base, damage is visible to the roof of what appears to be a command-and-control building adjacent to a UAV complex and hangar. The roof shows clear signs of impact, with indications of internal damage, suggesting a direct strike, said Symon. advertisement Meanwhile, Maxar images of Nur Khan Air Base, also hit during Operation Sindoor, reveal a broader than initially estimated damage images captured a week after the strikes shows the demolition of a building complex near what was initially assessed to be India's primary target. While preliminary observations on May 10 indicated the destruction of special-use trucks, Symon said the follow-up imagery indicates structural devastation that may have rendered parts of the base inoperable and beyond repair.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
In Space Imaging Market Research 2025: Miniaturized Satellites Set to Transform Commercial In-Space Imaging by 2035
The Global In-Space Imaging Market is rapidly evolving with innovations in satellite imaging, AI processing, and high-resolution sensors, crucial for defense, astronomy, Earth observation, and commercial uses. By 2035, miniaturized imaging satellites and autonomous systems will dominate, expanding applications like space tourism and agriculture monitoring. North America leads, driven by companies like Maxar and government initiatives. Key growth areas are AI-powered analytics and demand for high-resolution defense imaging, despite cost and launch challenges. Dublin, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "In Space Imaging Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Market by Application, Products, and Country Level Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2035" has been added to offering. The Global In-Space Imaging Market is undergoing significant advancements fueled by cutting-edge technologies, including satellite-based imaging, AI-enhanced image processing, and high-resolution sensors. This evolving market has become vital for applications across defense, astronomy, Earth observation, and commercial industries like environmental monitoring, surveillance, and space tourism. As of 2024, the market landscape is heavily influenced by government-led defense and research initiatives. Major international space agencies, such as NASA, ESA, CNSA, ISRO, and JAXA, along with private enterprises, are deploying high-resolution imaging satellites for various applications including real-time surveillance, climate study, and deep-space exploration. Enhanced efficiency is achieved through innovations in autonomous imaging systems and AI-supported image analysis. Looking ahead to 2035, the market is expected to experience a transformative shift with the rise of miniaturized, cost-effective imaging satellites and autonomous imaging probes. Commercial sectors such as space tourism, agricultural remote sensing, and live Earth monitoring will flourish, propelling in-space imaging into a dominant commercial domain. Innovations like Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), hyperspectral imaging, and thermal imaging will drive further advancements. Market Trends AI and Machine Learning in Image Analysis are revolutionizing the industry. Advanced deep-learning models enable streamlined data processing, automated anomaly detection, and intelligent image enhancement, vastly improving Earth observation and defense operations. Market Drivers and Restraints Increasing Demand: Government and defense sectors are investing heavily in high-resolution satellite imaging for enhanced surveillance and threat assessment, driven by geopolitical tensions and the need for space-based intelligence. Challenges: High costs and restricted launch opportunities pose significant challenges. The capital-intense nature of satellite deployment and limited launch providers are bottlenecks impacting timely operations. Opportunities Advancements in Miniaturized and Affordable Imaging Satellites present new opportunities. The transition to small satellite constellations and CubeSats supports accessible, cost-effective, high-resolution imaging services, promising transformative growth in environmental, agricultural, and commercial sectors. Regional Analysis North America stands as the leading region, particularly the United States, championed by key players including Maxar Technologies, Raytheon, and Planet Labs. The sector sees robust government funding for defense and surveillance through organizations like NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense. Commercial satellite imaging companies continue to innovate with AI-driven analytics and small satellite constellations. Europe follows closely with ESA's Earth observation initiatives, while China and Japan are emerging as significant contributors through military and commercial investments. Segmentation Analysis By Application: Predominantly in Defense and Surveillance for national security, with significant roles in astronomical research, Earth observation for disaster management, and commercial space tourism imaging. By End Use: Dominated by Government and Defense, with the Commercial sector, led by companies like SpaceX and Planet Labs, driving market expansion. By Imaging Technique: Electro-Optical Imaging Systems are leading, complemented by SAR Imaging for comprehensive surveillance and advanced multispectral methods for environmental assessments. By Component: Imaging Sensors lead, with essential cameras and AI-powered processing systems enhancing image resolution and data analysis. Key Players of the Market Maxar Technologies Planet Labs Airbus Raytheon Ball Aerospace L3Harris Thales Pixxel HEO Robotics BlackSky Technology Deimos Imaging ImageSat International NV Earth-I Key Topics Covered: Executive SummaryScope and DefinitionMarket/Product DefinitionKey Questions AnsweredAnalysis and Forecast Note1. Markets: Industry Outlook1.1 Trends: Current and Future Impact Assessment1.2 Supply Chain Overview1.3 R&D Review1.4 Regulatory Landscape1.5 Ongoing and Upcoming Programs1.6 Impact Analysis of Key Global Events1.7 Market Dynamics Overview2. In-Space Imaging Market (by Application)2.1 Application Segmentation2.3 In-Space Imaging Market (by Application)2.4 In-Space Imaging Market (by End Use)3. In-Space Imaging Market (by Products)3.1 Product Segmentation3.3 In-Space Imaging Market (by Imaging Technique)3.4 In-Space Imaging Market (by Component)4. In-Space Imaging Market (by Region)4.1 In-Space Imaging Market - by Region4.2 North America4.3 Europe4.4 Asia-Pacific4.5 Rest-of-the-World5. Companies Profiled5.1 Next Frontiers5.2 Geographic Assessment6. Research MethodologyFor more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. 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