Expanding dedicated satellite constellation capacity as national infrastructure for allied governments. Key contracts include a €240 million multi-year agreement with the German government for dedicated Pelican capacity and direct downlink access, a $230 million contract with Japan's SKY Perfect JSAT, and a low 9-figure agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces.

Expected impact: Provides multi-year revenue visibility, dramatically expanding the company's backlog (which exceeded $906 million as of Q1 FY2027) and establishing Planet as a trusted sovereign defense partner.

Integrating advanced machine learning and deep learning algorithms directly into Planet's Earth Data Platform to transition from raw imagery delivery to automated, real-time alerts and predictive insights. This is accelerated by the acquisition of Bedrock Research and partnerships with NVIDIA and Google.

Expected impact: Unlocks higher-value commercial and defense markets (e.g., maritime domain awareness, agriculture monitoring) and drives higher average contract values (ACV) without requiring additional satellite hardware.

A collaborative initiative designed to leverage Planet's daily high-resolution Earth observation data and artificial intelligence to address modern security concerns across eight thematic areas: Climate, Nature, Human, Food/Water, Biosecurity, Energy, Supply Chains, and Peacemaking.

Expected impact: Fosters new partnerships with governments, civil society, academia, and multilateral organizations (such as the UNDP), expanding the downstream ecosystem and utility of Planet's data.