The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is providing advanced geospatial intelligence support to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense to enhance border security.
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Strengthening Border Security
NGA said Monday that GEOINT enhances the DOD and DHS’s ability to anticipate, detect, and respond to threats along the U.S. borders. This is reportedly crucial in addressing illicit activity along the borders, where drugs, weapons, other illegal items and even people are being smuggled through each year, including 21,000 pounds of fentanyl seized by the Customs and Border Protection in 2024.
GEOINT Capabilities
NGA is leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, next-generation sensors, cloud computing and unmanned systems to reinforce its GEOINT capabilities to address evolving threats and challenges. NGA provides the DOD and DHS with these advanced GEOINT capabilities to help them counter threats as they protect the border. These technologies include satellite imagery and analysis, aerial photography and mapping, geospatial data and analysis, and Maritime GEOINT.
