BlackSky Technology wins major deal with unidentified MoD

BlackSky Technology announced a seven-figure Assured contract with a new major international ministry of defence. Under the one-year agreement, the ministry gains committed, priority tasking of BlackSky’s Gen-3 very high-resolution imagery and AI-enabled analytics over its critical areas of interest, with data delivered directly into its operations through the BlackSky Spectra platform. “Defence leaders need to know what is happening in the moment a decision has to be made. This customer chose the Assured service because it gives them certainty: dedicated capacity, priority tasking and Gen-3 intelligence delivered where and when they need it,” said Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO. “The contract is a strong example of the momentum behind our international growth strategy, where Assured delivers a mission-critical service to our customers and high-margin, recurring revenue to our business.” The customer rapidly acquired Assured less than nine months after initial meetings with BlackSky, which reflects the rising global demand for intelligence that moves at the speed of events on the ground. Less than 12 hours after contract signature, BlackSky completed in-person training and the customer entered full operations on their service. Assured is designed for the most demanding military and intelligence organisations in the world. Customers receive prioritised tasking that cannot be preempted by other users, plus committed order fulfilment and rapid delivery over the locations that matter most to their mission. As conditions shift, Assured customers can task the constellation throughout the day to follow developing activity, rather than relying on a single snapshot or archive imagery that may be outdated within the day. “In a dynamic world, the value of intelligence is measured in minutes,” said O’Toole. “This customer moved from an initial conversation to an Assured subscription in a short time because they need to see strategic areas throughout the day and act on timely information. Assured puts that capability in their hands from day one, with no new infrastructure to build and a clear path to scale as their needs grow.” Through BlackSky Spectra, new customers gain immediate, web-enabled access to 35-centimeter Gen-3 imagery and can task a range of products including Daytime, Nighttime, Stereo and Burst collections, with built-in AI-enabled detection analytics for vehicles, aircraft and vessels. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]