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Welcome to the very first Monday Morning News Kick Off post for 2011 from got geoint? With 2010 proving to be the Year of GEOINT, we are brimming with excitement to see what 2011 will have in store for us. Rest assured that we will be covering it all here on got geoint? As always, we have compiled all the actionable news you need to kick start the work week — and the the New Year for that matter! So, as we always say, fire up that second cup of coffee ans read on. Happy Monday! And happy 2011!

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The Air Force just announced that it is developing a new video sensor, as well as creating 2,500 analyst positions for gathering and interpreting the increase in aerial surveillance data coming from the warfront. Lt. Gen. David Deptula, the Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (and GEOINT 2009 speaker), said the new program, called “Gorgon Stare,” will provide a much broader video picture, measuring about 2.5 miles square, from unmanned aircraft. This news comes on the heels of Defense Secretary Robert Gates calling for a substantial increase in such aircraft systems in Afghanistan to provide critically needed intelligence for U.S. troops and their allies. Learn more about the new sensor here.

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