Maxar Intelligence has announced a collaboration with Anduril Industries to deliver the digital foundation for the U.S. Army’s next-generation mixed-reality command system.
According to Maxar, its advanced 3D geospatial technology will serve as the underlying terrain model for Anduril’s Soldier Borne Mission Command-Architecture (SBMC-A). The system is designed to project real-time operational data directly into a soldier’s field of view through specialized headsets, blending digital overlays with the physical environment.
The company mentioned that this capability is more than just visualization—it forms an integrated software and network layer that enhances command and control, giving soldiers greater awareness in complex battlefield situations. By incorporating Maxar’s detailed terrain data into Anduril’s AI-driven Lattice platform, the system will provide forces with precise, rapidly updated information to support faster and safer decision-making.
Susanne Hake, General Manager of U.S. Government for Maxar Intelligence, highlighted that the partnership reinforces Maxar’s role in advancing cutting-edge defense technology. She noted that the company’s geospatial solutions are increasingly central to protecting soldiers and enabling the Army’s modernization goals.
Tom Keane, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Anduril, added that the integration of Maxar’s high-resolution mapping with the Lattice platform will strengthen the system’s ability to combine diverse battlefield data in real time.
As part of this contract, Maxar will deliver a prototype 3D terrain layer covering 14 priority sites, while also working to prepare the solution for operational use. The company explained that its technology offers global coverage at half-meter resolution, accuracy within three meters, and the ability to refresh data within hours thanks to frequent satellite revisits.
Maxar emphasized that these features will provide soldiers with a reliable, up-to-date digital representation of their environment—helping transform the way missions are planned and executed.
