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Welcome to the Monday Morning News Kick Off post from got geoint? Hard to believe that we are only a couple weeks away from the kick off of GEOINT 2011. Speaking of GEOINT 2011, we are always looking for USGIF member-related news. So, if you are announcing a new product or service or partnership, please let us know. We would like to shine a light on all of your good works here on the got geoint? blog. In the meantime, we have been kind enough to pull together all the key GEOINT news and headlines you need to kick off the work week. So, as we always say, fire up that second cup of coffee and read on. Happy Monday!

Precision Strikes Are New Weapon of Choice
The future of warfare is all about performing precision airstrikes to counter the threat from radical Islam as the U.S. shrinks its military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Integration Heightens Insight Into Geospatial Imagery
Geospatial intelligence providers are working on new techniques for enhancing data integration from multiple imagery sources. Very timely article, since the theme for GEOINT 2011 is “Forging Integrated Intelligence.”

DIA and Honing Defense Intelligence
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is developing a new strategy for providing a holistic approach to supporting the customer.

Navy to Enhance Combat Communications with News Satellite
Last week, the Navy launched a new satellite designed to provide safer combat communications.

NGA Headquarters is Third Largest Federal Building in DC Area
NGA’s new facility in Springfield, Va. is the third largest federal building in the D.C. area. Last week, NGA held the official ribbon cutting ceremony.

Spy Agency to use Data Mining to Spot Emerging Technologies
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) is launching a new research project aimed at using data mining to spot emerging technologies that provide intelligence advantage over adversaries.

GEOINT 2011 Keynote Speaker Ruppersberger Calls al-Aulaqi Killing a ‘Great Day for America’
GEOINT 2011 keynote speaker C. A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger D-Md., the ranking member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, calls the killing of Anwar al-Aulaq a ‘great day for America.’

USGIF Member Company Astrium Featured on the BBC
Check out this BBC World News story about wineries using GEOINT — USGIF member company Astrium is highlighted.

DigitalGlobe Named Earth Observation Operator of the Year
USGIF member company DigitalGlobe has been named Earth Observation Operator of the Year by Euroconsult.

Bing Reveals Detailed Interior Maps of Airports
USGIF member company Microsoft just launched a new search feature for Bing with airport maps that show you the location of terminals, ticket counters, restrooms, eateries, ATMs, and more.

Support the Teaching Geography Is Fundamental Act
Our nation is facing a crisis in geographic literacy that is jeopardizing our global competitiveness, our position of diplomatic leadership, and our ability to fill and retain over 150,000 jobs in geospatial technology in the next decade. Support the Teaching Geography Is Fundamental Act (TGIF) by writing letters to Congress!

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