DGI 2025 Blog

As we awake from the election hangover in Superpower #1, the world order is looking rather different than it did just one month ago. Now, the shift may have a greater impact on the SPACE order than perhaps we might have ever anticipated given Elon Musk’s explicit ties to, and now formal role with, the next U.S president, Donald Trump.

As GenAI advances, the role of data centers has expanded exponentially, making them essential for economic and national security. However, the rising energy demands associated with these data hubs pose significant risks to both national security and sovereign competitiveness. A compelling new solution is emerging—space-based data centers (SBDC)—which could address these energy challenges sooner than expected.

This is Part 2 of the articles surrounding GEOINT and Space Situational Awareness. In Part 1, it was concluded that applying GEOINT concepts to Space Situational Awareness (SSA) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is feasible and is GEOINT’s next frontier.  This blog specifically explores the discussion of whether GEOINT's culture aligns with SSA and Space Traffic Management (STM).

There has been a seismic shift in the technological and doctrinal concepts underlying GEOINT’s foundation of imagery, IMINT, and geospatial information, sparked by the Russo-Ukrainian War. This blog predicts that a 'New GEOINT' will emerge, bringing major changes. The key question is not if, but what those changes will be and how we’ll address them.

AI is transforming GEOINT. This blog explores the urgent need for a collaborative approach to GEOINT education, training, and tradecraft among Western Allies. By establishing an international learning ecosystem, we can harness the power of AI to develop the skills and competencies necessary to thrive in the complex geopolitical landscape of the future.

The application of GEOINT to Space Situational Awareness (SSA) already explores concepts such as "key terrain," "patterns of life," and "camouflage detection" to analyse space itself. This is the first of two articles on GEOINT and SSA, and while the feasibility of these applications remains uncertain, this blog aims to discuss applying GEOINT methods to SSA, primarily in the outer space termed Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Take a look at the round up of DGI 2024!

Discover why knowledge-centric thinking should be the objective in the 2020s for the GEOINT community, and how it can be achieved. The more we rely on automation, AI, ML to support decision making the more we also have to provide a measure of assurance.

Precision improves the prospects of military success and, certainly in NATO eyes, reduces the risk to the innocent. This blog explores the importance of precision within geospatial intelligence, and what this mean to the DGI community.

During the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, intelligence from USA and UK has been crucial in publishing information such as maps of Russia dispositions. GEOINT plays a part in this intelligence. Discover how DGI 2023 covers todays most relevant topics, including GEOINT alliances, communities and partnerships.

Geospatial intelligence agencies are optimising their intelligence strategy to enhance speed and reliability. From cutting-edge tech innovations in drones and 3D mapping, to digital twin technology and collaborations. Discover the latest in GEO-INT technology to revolutionise the sector.

The space situational awareness market is set to grow to 1.73 billion USD by 2028. As a result, geospatial intelligence agencies are prioritising SSA as part of their strategy. Discover where SSA technology is headed, from object identification to early warning capabilities.

As the Russia-Ukraine war continues, exciting GEO-INT partnerships have been formed to aid international allies. Unprecedented access to real-time data such as satellite imagery is uncovering Russian military operations and disinformation efforts. This a great case study for the vital role international collaborations can have as the Russia-Ukraine war rages on.

In Conversation with John Kedar, Geospatial Strategy Advisor, before he interviews world-renowned geospatial expert Vanessa Lawrence at DGI 2021. Interview conducted by the DGI Editorial Director.

John Kedar served a career in the UK armed forces,. He has subsequently worked for six years as Ordnance Survey’s Director of International Engagement, during which time he helped grow Ordnance Survey’s global reputation and steer the development of the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework