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Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Intermap Announces Jack Hild Retires as Director
DENVER, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intermap Technologies Corporation (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) today announced that John (Jack) Hild has retired as an independent member of the Company's Board of Directors and Director of Intermap Federal Services Inc. (IFSI). Since joining Intermap's board, Jack has been an important contributor to the Company's growth by supporting the strategic planning, recruiting and training in advanced defense analysis for the execution team in our federal services segment. 'We are profoundly grateful to Jack for his leadership, vision and unwavering commitment to Intermap's mission,' said Patrick A. Blott, Intermap Chairman and CEO. 'His unparalleled insight into the defense and intelligence community has strengthened our strategic direction and deepened our engagement with key government partners. On a more personal level, I have benefitted greatly from Jack's wonderful support, judgement, and friendship.' Mr. Hild dedicated three decades to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), serving over ten years in senior executive roles. After his distinguished career at the NGA, he became CIO and Vice President of Defense and Intelligence Strategy at DigitalGlobe before establishing his consulting practice. His significant contributions to the geospatial field are widely recognized. In 2020, Mr. Hild was inducted into the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's Geospatial Intelligence Hall of Fame, one of the industry's highest honors. He also received the NGA Distinguished Civilian Award and the Norwegian Defense Medal. 'It has been an honor and privilege to serve on Intermap's Board and support the Company's work in delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. and Allied civil, defense and intelligence communities,' said Mr. Hild. 'I'm proud of what we've accomplished together. Intermap's sensors are unrivaled in the cloud belt, and its commercial flood mapping product is one of the most innovative elevation data and data management services I've seen. Intermap's role with Low Latency Foundation Data has also addressed my decades-old quest to focus attention on foundational geospatial data maintenance processes across the user communities. My expectation is that Intermap will continue to grow with innovative customers and partners that leverage its talented and dedicated team on an increasingly broader range of advanced geospatial intelligence activities.' The Board of Directors and management team extend their gratitude to Mr. Hild for his extraordinary service and enduring legacy. His leadership and integrity have left an indelible mark on the Company. Intermap Reader Advisory Certain information provided in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements. Words such as 'will', 'upcoming' and other similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Although Intermap believes that these statements are based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Intermap's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. While the Company makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that the Company will derive therefrom. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Intermap or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the forward-looking statements made herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities law. About Intermap Technologies Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Intermap (TSX: IMP) is a global leader in geospatial intelligence solutions, focusing on the creation and analysis of 3D terrain data to produce high-resolution thematic models. Through scientific analysis of geospatial information and patented sensors and processing technology, the Company provisions diverse, complementary, multi-source datasets to enable customers to seamlessly integrate geospatial intelligence into their workflows. Intermap's 3D elevation data and software analytic capabilities enable global geospatial analysis through artificial intelligence and machine learning, providing customers with critical information to understand their terrain environment. By leveraging its proprietary archive of the world's largest collection of multi-sensor global elevation data, the Company's collection and processing capabilities provide multi-source 3D datasets and analytics at mission speed, enabling governments and companies to build and integrate geospatial foundation data with actionable insights. Applications for Intermap's products and solutions include defense, aviation and UAV flight planning, flood and wildfire insurance, disaster mitigation, base mapping, environmental and renewable energy planning, telecommunications, engineering, critical infrastructure monitoring, hydrology, land management, oil and gas and transportation. For more information, please visit or contact: Jennifer Bakken Executive Vice President and CFO CFO@ +1 (303) 708-0955 Sean Peasgood Investor Relations Sean@ +1 (647) 260-9266
Broadcast Pro
19-06-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
SatVu partners to support NGA's Luno GEOINT programmes
The Luno Programme is part of NGA's strategy to support defence and intelligence operations with accessible commercial data. SatVu, a frontrunner in high-resolution thermal imaging from space, has announced a strategic partnership with five key industry players to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's (NGA) Luno A and Luno B programmes. Through these collaborations, the NGA will gain access to cutting-edge commercial data aimed at strengthening defence and intelligence operations. The Luno B initiative is a cornerstone of the NGA's broader plan to integrate commercial geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) into national security frameworks. With a focus on unclassified, high-quality data and advanced analytics powered by artificial intelligence, the programme is designed to deliver timely insights that support critical decision-making across a wide range of security scenarios. As part of this effort, SatVu will contribute its advanced thermal imaging technology, integrating it with complementary data provided by its teammates and Prime Contractors. This integration will allow the NGA to monitor global activity in difficult conditions, such as low-light or obscured environments. The thermal data will enhance the agencys ability to detect hidden trends, anticipate potential outcomes, and react swiftly to emerging challenges or opportunities. The collaboration aims to significantly elevate geospatial intelligence capabilities. By fusing SatVus thermal imagery with AI-enhanced analytics, the programme will provide deeper insights into industrial changes, infrastructure developments, and urban activity that often go undetected by traditional sensors. It will also enable more precise monitoring of global economic trends through supply chain and industrial analysis, as well as deliver actionable intelligence to military and policy leaders. Speaking on the partnership, SatVu Founder and CEO, Anthony Baker, said: 'Our collaboration with industry leaders reflects a shared commitment to advancing geospatial intelligence for national security and global resilience. By integrating SatVus high-resolution thermal imagery with cutting-edge data and analytics, were delivering a new activity layer to support mission-critical decision-making in the NGAs Luno B programme.' Looking ahead, SatVu plans to further enhance its space-based capabilities with the launch of its next-generation thermal satellites. HotSat-2 is set for deployment in the fourth quarter of 2025, followed by HotSat-3 within the following year, positioning the company to provide real-time, high-resolution thermal intelligence at an unprecedented scale.
New York Post
12-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Ex-CIA analyst who admitted leaking docs about Israel strike on Iran gets 37 months in prison
An ex-CIA analyst was sentenced to more than three years in prison Wednesday for leaking top-secret documents about Israel's plans to retaliate against Iran last year. Asif William Rahman, 34, had pleaded guilty in January to two counts of willful retention and transmission of classified information after he was arrested for absconding with records from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency last October that indicated Israel was planning to launch airstrikes in response to a massive Iranian missile attack. Rahman, who had been a CIA employee since 2016 and had access to top secret documents, leaked the stolen information on social media platforms — forcing Israel to delay its attack. Advertisement He was sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison by US District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles, which is less than the government had demanded. 3 Rahman was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison. AP 'Asif Rahman violated his position of trust by illegally accessing, removing, and transmitting Top Secret documents vital to the national security of the United States and its allies,' US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Erik Siebert said in a statement. Advertisement 'The urgency with which Mr. Rahman was identified, arrested, charged, and prosecuted is a testament to the commitment and professionalism of the investigators and prosecutors who brought him to justice. 'This case should serve as a stern warning to those who choose to place their own goals over their allegiance to our nation.' Rahman was working in the US Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Oct. 17, 2024, when he sneaked the documents out in his backpack, brought them to his home, photographed them and then transmitted them to other individuals, before destroying evidence of his actions, according to the Justice Department. The top-secret documents appeared on the 'Middle East Spectator' Telegram channel the following day and 'appeared publicly on multiple social media platforms, complete with the classification ranking,' prosecutors said. Advertisement The documents laid out intelligence gathered from satellite images of an Israeli base taken on Oct. 15 and 16. The breach forced Israeli officials to postpone their attack until Oct. 26. 3 The ex-CIA employee pleaded guilty in January to leaking classified information. NurPhoto via Getty Images 3 Rahman leaked documents related to Israel's plans to launch airstrikes against Iran. WAEL HAMZEH/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Advertisement Rahman 'repeatedly accessed and printed classified National Defense Information' up until his arrest in November of 2024, according to the DOJ. In the spring of 2024, when he was working in Virginia as a CIA analyst, he disclosed a batch of five secret and top-secret documents, making copies and giving them to people who weren't allowed to see them. And in the fall of 2024, he leaked another 10 classified documents. 'I fully accept responsibility for my conduct last year,' Rahman said in court Wednesday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. 'There was no excuse for my actions.' Rahman's attorneys blamed his actions on 'family-related grief' and traumatic assignment in Iraq, compounded by Israel's war against Hamas.
Axios
21-05-2025
- Science
- Axios
Robert Cardillo: The world is "owned by those who ask"
Robert Cardillo, the chief strategist and chairman of the board at satellite imagery firmPlanet Federal, wants you to be rested and inquisitive. Asked in an interview with Axios what advice he'd give his younger self, he offered: "My quick answer is get more sleep. But I strongly believe the world is owned by those who ask." "If you keep that unasked question in your head, it's not doing anyone any good," he said. "Just the two words 'why not' or the one word 'why' can be very useful." Why he matters: Cardillo has decades of experience in national security. He's a former director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and former deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. He's also a familiar face at the annual GEOINT Symposium, held this year in St. Louis. Q: When you hear "future of defense," what comes to mind? A: What comes to my mind is that we're able to reimagine the necessity to be secure, to protect life and liberties and pursuits in a way that leverages evolving technologies. It has frustrated me inside government with some of the barriers that we put up to that end. Now that I'm on the other side, on the industry side, I see those barriers from a different point of view. I'm generally an optimist, by my nature, and I remain optimistic about the future of defense. But, boy, it takes too long, and the system just sometimes can't get out of its own way. Q: When will wars be waged solely by robots? A: Well, I don't want to be around, and I wonder about humanity when that happens. I'm a big fan of the term "human on the loop." I thought "human in the loop" was one too high a bar, given the speed of technology. But I remain committed to my belief that the human has to be on the loop. If the robots are deciding to go to war, we have a much bigger problem. When are they going to decide to stop? Why would they stop with other robots? Et cetera. Q: What's a national security trend we aren't paying enough attention to? A: Water. I think people obviously understand the importance of water rights and the necessity to core human existence. I worry that we don't think hard enough about the security and stability implications of an eroding confidence in having access to water. Q: What region of the world should we be watching? Why? A: I'm a big believer that India is the next big thing. I have great admiration for the leap that they are in the midst of making. I think India's core democratic principles will advantage it going forward, to create a successful, long-term, enduring value proposition. A: A couple hundred? I unfortunately have a number of accounts. Personal. A couple of works. One nonprofit. So that's a problem.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Space Force says its relationship with Europe is ‘business as usual'
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Space Force's top officer on Wednesday said his service's day-to-day interactions with European allies haven't been impacted by growing uncertainty about the United States' relationship with Europe and the Trump administration's shifting posture toward Ukraine. 'The military-to-military relationships, especially with my counterparts that I deal with on a routine basis …it's business as usual,' Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman told reporters during a briefing at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 'We're still discussing the same challenges we had. … We're still working the same basic collaborative issues that we've been working.' Saltzman's comments come as U.S. aid for Kiev's defense has slowed and the Defense Department is moving troops away from a Ukraine support hub in Poland. In early March, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency temporarily froze Ukraine's access to key satellite imagery amid a broader DOD pause on military aid to the country. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also urged Europe to invest more domestic funding in national security and rely less on U.S. support. At the same time, U.S. officials have said they want the European Union to continue to buy weapons from American companies. Saltzman noted that much of the Space Force's engagement with European partners comes through NATO and the service's commitment to information sharing with allied nations. Broader decisions around support for Ukraine and U.S. troop levels in Europe are outside of the Space Force's scope or responsibility. In the same briefing, Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, the Space Force's assistant chief of space operations for future concepts and partnerships, said the service and its partners recognize Space Force support to allied nations with nascent military space capabilities and organizations is crucial. 'If we just cut ties, let Europe get on with it, then they're going to have to spend significant amounts of money, potentially go down dead-ends, developing the sort of capabilities that the U.S. has put together over decades,' he said. That message undergirds a new international partnerships strategy the Space Force expects to roll out in the coming weeks. Saltzman previewed the document Wednesday during a speech at the symposium. 'Our international partnership strategy is built on one key concept: Coalition operations will be far more successful if we work together well before those contingency operations become necessary,' he said. 'We're not tightly coupled in our training, if we're not reconciling our operational concepts, if we're not integrating our capabilities, we will have a very steep learning curve when called upon in crisis or conflict.' The strategy's three main goals are to leverage individual nations' unique expertise, improve information sharing and interoperability and integrate across the spectrum of operations — from force design to employment of capabilities. Saltzman said the Space Force wants to embed more allies into its planning processes and acquisition strategies, expand joint exercises and coordinate personnel exchanges that allow partners to learn from one another. He also emphasized that the strategy does not view partnership in space as a one-way street, but instead recognizes that all nations have something to contribute. 'The trick is in focusing on areas where we have a comparative advantage,' he said. 'Maybe it's space domain awareness or hosted payloads. Maybe it's launch capacity or even simple geography for a ground station. I firmly believe that every contribution can make a meaningful impact on space security.' Saltzman and Godfrey told reporters they've been floating the draft strategy to foreign partners this week at Space Symposium and will discuss it in greater depth Thursday as Saltzman hosts a gathering of international space chiefs representing around 20 different nations. Then on Friday, the 10 nations who are members of the Space Force's Combined Space Operations initiative will meet to discuss partnership opportunities for the coming year.
