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Watchdogs move to evaluate NGA’s Maven integration

DefenseScoop was briefed on a new joint IG evaluation into the Pentagon's pioneering — and still maturing — computer vision program.

Sep 11, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

NGA to offer $700M for data-labeling to advance computer vision models

"NGA will engage with commercial counterparts to navigate the challenges posed by increasing levels of GEOINT data. Together, we will ensure the delivery of timely, relevant and…

Sep 3, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth, center, Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, shakes hands with U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeramey Conley, left, Joint Task Force-Space Defense command senior enlisted leader, during a visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, April 4, 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dennis Rogers)

NGA launches new pilot program to standardize computer vision model accreditation

The agency's leader provided a first look at the AGAIM initiative.

Aug 30, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

The crew of USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) inspect the holds of a Philippine-flagged transshipment vessel in the North Pacific Ocean on March 31, 2023. The team returned to Guam on April 9, 2023, following the 30-day patrol supporting the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s Operation 365 and Operation Rematau to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

NGA buys maritime data to help Indo-Pacific Command, via first-ever CSO

Two senior officials briefed DefenseScoop on how the intelligence agency is thinking about innovating its acquisition processes.

Jul 24, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

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NGA launches new training to help personnel adopt AI responsibly

DefenseScoop got an inside look at the agency’s new AI strategy and GREAT training.

Jun 18, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Photo of San Rafael Falls, Ecuador’s biggest waterfall, taken prior to a an upstream riverbed collapse that eventually destroyed the falls. (Getty Images)

Erosion catastrophe in Ecuador sparks ‘rare’ NGA drone mission

DefenseScoop was briefed on the agency’s recent Project Condor effort.

May 10, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

NGA issues solicitation as it moves to better monitor illicit maritime activities in Indo-Pacific

NGA Director Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth discussed this new pilot program and Project Aegir at the annual GEOINT Symposium.

May 6, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Fiscal 2025 budget docs reveal how Project Maven is still evolving

“This funding is assigned to support algorithm development, data preparation, and integration experimentation to create joint DOD and [Intelligence Community] capabilities,” officials wrote.

Mar 14, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Royce Geo, Leidos secure first task orders via NGA’s $900M intelligence support contract vehicle

Those two businesses were among 13 that NGA approved in May to compete via its GEO-SPI B acquisition mechanism.

Oct 24, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

IC, DOD want to get better at contracting for commercial space-based data and analytic services

A new study directed by ODNI seeks to “examine ways to overcome barriers to use of commercial remote sensing/space-based data and analytic services in the Intelligence Community…

Aug 22, 2023 By Mikayla Easley