South Korean military eyes AI-powered platform
South Korea’s military is moving to build an artificial intelligence-powered platform that integrates and analyzes national geospatial and satellite data, in a bid to enable more data-driven operations across the battlefield. The envisioned system would support the full operational cycle — from intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to target identification, situational …

Survey to determine highest mountain peak begins
Survey of Bangladesh has taken initiative to determine the country’s highest peak. It will conduct survey in the Ruma and Thanchi upazilas of Bandarban district. The survey conducted using modern geodetic methods and advanced GNSS technology. International standards to determine the height of the country’s highest peak above …

Bharat-VISTAAR’-a multilingual AI tool
The Union budget of India proposes ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’(Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) – a multilingual AI tool that shall integrate the AgriStack portals and the ICAR package on agricultural practices with AI systems. Bharat-VISTAAR is expected to • Enhance farm productivity through scientific, data-backed …

e-GEOS and Umbra partnership
e-GEOS and Umbra have signed a multi-year strategic agreement to jointly develop innovative geospatial intelligence solutions for customers worldwide.
The deal will combine the high revisit frequency, resolution and wide coverage offered by the First and Second Generation COSMO-SkyMed satellites – a SAR program of the Italian Space Agency and the …

RICS launches global AI standard for surveying
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published the first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying practice.
Set to take effect on 9 March 2026, the new standard sets out mandatory …

 
Geospatial technology delivers 3D city model of Doha
The Centre for Geographic Information Systems (CGIS), the official geospatial agency of the State of Qatar, successfully delivered the country’s first advanced, vectorized, watertight 3D city model of Doha.
CGIS collected, in collaboration with Khatib & Alami, aerial data using Vexcel Imaging’s UltraCam Osprey 4.1—a large-format photogrammetric camera system …

Disaster response with satellite technology
Juvare and ICEYE have announced a strategic partnership designed to deliver unprecedented situational awareness and actionable insights to emergency management agencies, insurers, and government organizations worldwide. Through this collaboration, ICEYE’s high-resolution, all-weather satellite solutions will be integrated into Juvare’s …

SDB solution for nautical charts in shallow waters
TCarta has introduced a new line of Satellite Reconnaissance Charts designed to complement official marine navigation maps in shallow waters. These digital maps, derived from recently acquired satellite imagery, adhere to International Hydrographic Organization S-57 and S-100 data model …

Judicial Review Sought Over Amendments to Geomatics Laws and Regulations in Malaysia
An application for judicial review has been filed with the High Court of Malaya regarding recent amendments to surveying laws and regulations. The applicant, the Institution of Geospatial and Remote Sensing Malaysia (IGRSM) representing the interests of its members and geomatics professionals impacted adversely …

Sceye partners with NASA to address climate change
Sceye have announced a cooperating research and development agreement with United States Geological Survey (USGS) and a Space Act agreement with NASA. The purpose of these agreements is to enhance climate and environmental imaging, monitoring, and data collection from the stratosphere. This collaboration positions Sceye’s HAPS technology …