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November 4, 2021 | International, Aerospace

National Reconnaissance Office wants satellite imagery from commercial providers

A new request for proposals will govern the agency's new commercial imagery contracts.

https://www.defensenews.com/intel-geoint/2021/11/03/national-reconnaissance-office-wants-satellite-imagery-from-commercial-providers/

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    EMSA provides enhanced surveillance capacities for Romanian border authorities in the Black Sea

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