WASHINGTON — Maxar Intelligence announced an agreement with Sweden’s aerospace firm Saab to develop battlefield intelligence products that use satellite data, including Maxar’s new terrain-based navigation technology that allows drones to operate without access to GPS.

Under the agreement, Saab will leverage Maxar’s geospatial intelligence products for defense applications. Geospatial intelligence refers to information derived from analyzing satellite imagery and geographic data, often used by militaries to understand terrain, track movements, and plan operations.

The deal gives Saab access to Maxar’s satellite imagery, 3D data, technical expertise and Maxar’s Raptor — a visual-based navigation technology that serves as a proxy for GPS .

The terrain-based positioning system for drones

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