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US Navy Vessel Detection and Tracking Contract Renewed with Planet

Project Covers Key Areas of Interest Throughout the Pacific

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Tom Patton
Oct 13, 2025
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The US Navy has awarded a $7.5 million contract renewal to Planet Labs Federal for vessel detection and monitoring over key areas of interest throughout the Pacific.

“Understanding the maritime environment remains as critical as ever, and demands persistent, broad area coverage.”
Jon Powers, Planet

The project integrates both Planet’s daily, global Plane…

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