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Defence and Space

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Pléiades Neo for Defence and Security

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Defence and Intelligence (D&I) customers evolving in a demanding environment need the most robust and precise tools to achieve their missions seamlessly.

With 30cm resolution, best-in-class geolocation accuracy and daily revisit, the two identical Pléiades Neo satellites unlock new possibilities for D&I stakeholders worldwide: enhanced projection preparation, precise location of enemy positions, and better anticipation and prevention for increased responsiveness and protection.

Your advantages with Pléiades Neo in Defence and Security

Elevated precision, guiding strategic insights

Accuracy

Providing 30cm resolution combined with the most accurate geolocation, Pléiades Neo brings a significant level of information required for precise large-scale mapping in a military or civilian context

Reactivity

For emergency situations, users can receive Pléiades Neo imagery in approximately 40 minutes in emergency mode or less than two hours in routine mode

Revisit

The daily revisit provided by our 2 identical satellites enables rapid aquisitions allowing frequent updates for any product layer. Frequently monitor your sensitive area of interest and detect suspicious activity before anyone else

Massive acquisition capacity

Pléiades Neo can collect 1 million km² daily, supporting demanding imagery quantity for applications such as mapping and cartography

Pléiades Neo: a new era for Defence and Security applications

With its very high-resolution imagery and unmatched geolocation precision, Pléiades Neo provides unmatched detail and accuracy, enabling precise identification and analysis for a wide range of Defence stakeholders. With the best geospatial data available, it ensures reliable, timely, and effective insights for a range of applications.

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Military parades Pyongyang, North Korea

How can Pléiades Neo be used in Defence and Security?

Pléiades Neo enhances Defence and Security operations with very high-resolution imagery and precise geolocation, enabling effective mission preparation, confirmation, and assessment.
  • Prepare: develop a detailed understanding of Areas of Interest (AOI) for mission planning and safety, with key applications in border monitoring and critical infrastructure assessment.
  • Confirm: during operations, very high-resolution imagery enables precise target identification, supports navigation, and aids mission planning. It is particularly useful for counter-terrorism, order of battle (ORBAT), and battle damage assessment (BDA).
  • Assess: post-mission, detailed imagery facilitates thorough evaluation of outcomes and follow-up actions, including infrastructure assessment and humanitarian response (HADR).

Integrating Pléiades Neo into Defence and Security workflows delivers timely, reliable, and actionable insights throughout the entire mission lifecycle.

Who can Pléiades Neo support?

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Dubai Airshow, United Arab Emirates, Pléiades Neo HD15

Military operations

  • Reconnaissance and surveillance: monitor threats, troop movements, and activities in conflict zones
  • Mission planning: use precise geographical data to plan and execute operations
  • Border security: secure national borders against illegal crossings and smuggling

Intelligence and Security

  • Strategic analysis: analyse data on foreign nations and military capabilities
  • Threat assessment: evaluate potential security threats, including terrorism
  • Counterintelligence: monitor and counter espionage activities
  • Data analysis and reporting: provide detailed geographical data analysis and custom mapping solutions

Homeland and infrastructure Security

  • Critical infrastructure protection: monitor and protect infrastructure such as power plants and communication networks
  • Disaster response and management: coordinate response efforts and assess damage during disasters or attacks

Law enforcement and border control

  • Criminal investigation: support investigations with geographical data and imagery
  • Public safety and surveillance: monitor public areas and major events for security
  • Border surveillance: watch for illegal activities and unauthorized crossings
  • Maritime security: secure coastal waters and ports

Disaster response and international aid

  • Emergency management: coordinate relief efforts and resource allocation during disasters
  • Damage assessment: assess damage and plan recovery efforts
  • Peacekeeping missions: provide geographical intelligence for monitoring conflict zones
  • Humanitarian aid: plan and coordinate aid deliveries and refugee camp setups

Want to go further with Pléiades Neo?

Our sales team would be happy to provide you with more information about Pléiades Neo and how it can meet your Defence and Security needs

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