BAE to help US DHS to improve geospatial capabilities

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Geospatial Management Office to provide geospatial imagery and analysis for real-time intelligence products.

Under the five-year $50m contract, BAE will produce high-resolution maps that reflect current environmental conditions by obtaining, processing and disseminating geospatial data and airborne imagery.

Real-time intelligence products will be produced using the data to support a variety of DHS missions, which include emergency management of natural and manmade disasters, and possibly security planning for special events.

BAE Systems Intelligence and Security sector president DeEtte Gray said, "Our imagery and analysis will provide a new level of situational awareness for first responders, helping them to manage emergencies and safely complete their missions."

The geospatial intelligence products will also assist public safety and law enforcement with tactical planning and incident response.

The company has been selected as one of the prime contractors on DHS’s remote sensing services to support incident management and homeland security indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract.

As part of geospatial operation for a secure homeland – awareness, workflow, knowledge (GOSHAWKTM) programme, BAE has teamed with geospatial firms, universities and government agencies to develop geospatial intelligence products and solutions.

BAE provides a range of services including IT, cyber operations and intelligence analysis to enable the US military and government to recognise, manage and defeat threats as well as support critical national security missions that protect the nation.