Maxar-Saab Geospatial Defense Collaboration Boosts European Capabilities
Maxar Intelligence and Swedish defense company Saab have joined forces in a major geospatial defense collaboration to develop next-generation multi-domain battlespace solutions. The strategic agreement aims to integrate advanced satellite imaging with real-time defense operations, targeting enhanced situational awareness for European and allied forces.
The announcement, made on June 4, brings together Maxar’s high-resolution Earth observation capabilities with Saab’s military-grade command and control systems. This geospatial defense collaboration will leverage Maxar’s world-leading constellation of electro-optical and synthetic aperture radar satellites. Saab will integrate this data into its 9LV combat management system and GlobalEye airborne surveillance platforms.
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According to both companies, the partnership reflects a growing demand for sovereign space-based capabilities in Europe. With heightened geopolitical tensions and the increasing complexity of modern warfare, reliable access to geospatial intelligence is now seen as a core defense requirement. This move also aligns with Europe’s strategic autonomy goals in defense and space sectors.
“Combining our geospatial intelligence with Saab’s world-class defense systems creates a powerful synergy,” said Dan Jablonsky, CEO of Maxar. Saab President and CEO Micael Johansson emphasized the role of space in enabling effective decision-making across all domains—land, air, sea, cyber, and space.
One of the major goals of the geospatial defense collaboration is to provide decision-makers with real-time, mission-critical data. This includes early threat detection, terrain analysis, and battle planning—all supported by space-based sensors. The joint solution is expected to benefit defense customers in NATO and European allied nations, including integration into future command-and-control platforms.
By combining commercial satellite imagery with military-grade analytics, the collaboration also opens doors for rapid technology deployment. Maxar’s deep data library and Saab’s battlefield-tested systems will allow for seamless fusion of sensor data into operational workflows.
As global conflicts evolve, the need for resilient and integrated intelligence systems becomes more urgent. The geospatial defense collaboration between Maxar and Saab offers a timely response to these emerging challenges and sets the stage for future advancements in European space-based defense capabilities.
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