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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

Overhead view of NGA Campus East (NGA photo)

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

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Director Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth spoke at the DoDIIS Worldwide Conference, Dec. 13, 2022, at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in Texas. (Photo by Myles Scrinopskie)

NGA working with combatant commands to integrate ‘Maven’ AI capabilities into workflows

Maven is on track to become an official program of record by this fall, senior officials told DefenseScoop.

May 22, 2023 By Brandi Vincent