Robert Cardillo
President of the Cardillo Group and former director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA). He is also the chairman of the USGIF board.
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May 21, 2025 • 23min
Disrupting the Intelligence Machine
Robert Cardillo, President of the Cardillo Group and former head of the NGA, delivers fascinating insights about the evolving landscape of geospatial intelligence. He discusses the pressing need for reform in intelligence procurement, arguing for a commercial-first approach. The conversation also dives into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in data analysis, dispelling myths about its impact on jobs. Cardillo highlights the expectations for upcoming initiatives under new leadership and the future of space policy.
Sep 5, 2023 • 34min
Role of imagery in support of OSINT - Part one
Robert Cardillo, former Director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, discusses the importance of geospatial intelligence and the evolution of imagery analysis. The podcast also covers the role of open source intelligence and the concerns of using commercial companies for the mission.
Apr 28, 2022 • 45min
Space Spies and China’s New Move
Former Head of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Robert Cardillo, discusses anti-satellite warfare and Oval Office briefings. Mollie Saltskog analyzes China's stealth move into the Solomon Islands. They explore the potential threat to nearby countries and China's increasing influence in the Pacific. They also discuss ways to disable satellite capabilities and the changing culture in the intelligence community regarding the sharing of satellite imagery.
