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Astranis is pursuing three Department of Defense (DoD) contracting areas and one commercial area. These include:
- Resilient GPS: Led by the Space Systems Command (SSC) as a "quick start" project, aiming for a $2 billion total. The SSC plans to procure 24-30 satellites, each costing up to $80 million. Astranis, along with Axient, L3 Harris, and Sierra Space, was awarded an eight-month design concepts contract in September 2024, with $40 million allocated for design studies. The first set of satellites is expected to launch as soon as 2028. Notably, SpaceX did not bid on this contract.
- PTS-G: A Tactical MILSATCOM in GEO shaped by the SSC, with an RFP announced in November 2024. The award is expected in 2025, with a budget of $558 million over two years, potentially reaching $2 billion. This follows a GOCO model (Government Owned and Commercially Operated).
Recent News
- 325 Narcan doses, 43 lost children: DC National Guard mission wraps first year
- Since Aug. 11, 2025, nearly 9,700 National Guard troops from across the nation have been shipped into Washington, D.C. Its success depends on who you ask.
- — Hope Hodge Seck 2026-08-04 16:12:54
- Thales Australia whips together armed UGV in just 6 weeks
- Thales Australia has turned a drawing board concept into a fully functioning, armed unmanned ground vehicle, or UGV, in just six weeks.
- — Gordon Arthur 2026-08-04 13:59:38
- Ukraine’s Fire Point starts to integrate European tech into missile defense system
- Ukrainian drone and missile maker Fire Point has secured agreements from European defense companies for the Freyja missile defense project, its CEO said.
- — Max Hunder and Daniel Flynn, Reuters 2026-08-04 13:51:42
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- ... that Watch the US Air Force carry out dramatic nighttime Minuteman III test
- ... that French, German defense leaders urge European unity after Trump win
- ... that Patriot missile knocks out threat target in test with new radar
- ... that Space Force expands Commercial Integration Cell partnerships
- ... that though Donald Trump’s election throws into doubt U.S. support for Ukraine, many Ukrainians hope Trump will hold the line on military aid.
- ... that Trump vows peace in chaotic Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy.
- ... that Prague has been leading a push to source Soviet-era ammunition for Ukraine from countries around the globe, but the initiative risks running out of money.
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Defense Daily
- Lockheed Martin Reports Successful Burst Test Of NGI’s Second-Stage Motor
- The second stage solid rocket motor being developed for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) successfully completed a burst test, validating the strength of the motor and achieving an important mi...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-04 19:45:32
- USAF Looks For Answers To Remedy Supply Bottlenecks For F-15EX and F-16 Engines
- The U.S. Air Force is searching for answers on how to remedy supply chain bottlenecks in building engines for the service’s F-15EX fighter by Boeing [BA] and F-16 by Lockheed […]<img wi...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-04 17:39:01
- Acquisition, Joint Venture Costs Send Net Income Down At Leidos In Second Quarter
- Leidos [LDOS] on Tuesday posted lower earnings in the second quarter stemming from costs related to the acquisition earlier this year of an energy infrastructure company and the pending standup [&#...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-04 14:36:12
- AE Industrial Partners Completes Acquisition Of Rocketdyne From L3Harris
- The private equity firm AE Industrial Partners on Tuesday said it has closed its $845 million acquisition of the rocket engine and space propulsion and electronics business of L3Harris Technologies...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-04 09:21:14
- JIATF-401 Beefs Up Counter-Drone e-Commerce Site With Contract To Kaizen
- Since May, a software startup focused on improving user interfaces and experiences in application layers has been under contract to expand and improve the Pentagon’s counter-drone marketplace to ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-04 09:12:33
- Northrop Signs $3 Billion In Framework Deals To Boost PAC-3 MSE, THAAD Component Production
- The Pentagon has signed a pair of framework agreements with Northrop Grumman [NOC] to boost production of major components for PAC-3 MSE and THAAD interceptors. The department noted the two [R...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-08-03 21:35:57
- Johns Hopkins APL Picked As SBI Technical Direction Agent
- The Space Force has selected Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) to serve as the technical direction agent for the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program, the service annou...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-03 21:17:24
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Senate chiefs of staff close in on pay cap
- The typical Senate chief of staff now earns within roughly 1. 5% of the maximum salary allowed by law, the closest the position has come to the pay ceiling in years. In the first half of fiscal 20...
- 2026-08-03 18:36:44
- Garbarino aide moves toward the center
- Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N. Y. ) has lost a longtime legislative aide to a centrist policy group. Dominick Porcella is now policy director at Center Forward after more than five years in Garbarino...
- 2026-07-30 19:30:13
- Democratic offices employ more interns
- As National Intern Day approaches on July 30, Democratic congressional offices continue to employ larger intern classes than Republican offices, a pattern that has persisted in both the House and S...
- 2026-07-27 17:43:48
- Cassidy trade aide crosses to Coupang
- Capitol Hill has lost a veteran tax and trade adviser to the "Amazon of Asia. "Jake Parker is now director of global government affairs at Coupang after serving as senior policy adviser f...
- 2026-07-23 18:55:06
- Black staff pay gap widens in GOP Senate offices
- Black Senate staffers in Republican offices appear to be facing their widest pay gap with Caucasian colleagues in over two decades. During the first half of fiscal 2026, Black Senate staffers worki...
- 2026-07-20 18:26:20
WSJ Op-eds
- Economics Drive Populism and Socialism
- Their solutions would make things worse, but real problems are behind their appeal.
- — William A. Galston 2026-08-04 18:24:00
- Democratic Socialism Is No Tea Party
- It’s far more dangerous to the country. But its appeal is similar to that of the 2009-10 GOP insurgency.
- — Daniel Lipinski 2026-08-04 18:22:00
- The Smithsonian Institution Has Lost Its Way
- The National Museum of American History has traded patriotic educational exhibits for disjointed displays.
- 2026-08-04 17:06:00
- Don’t Underestimate Tehran
- President Trump is using a wide array of tactics against Iran, but having many tricks doesn’t guarantee victory.
- 2026-08-04 17:06:00
- A Teacher Gives Restorative Justice an F Grade
- The antidisciplinary approach encourages disruptive student behavior and exhausts teachers.
- 2026-08-04 17:05:00
- AI Can Empower People, but Only With Some Guardrails
- Artificial intelligence can best serve users if wide access is paired with disciplined governance.
- 2026-08-04 17:05:00
- Both Parties Try to Block Direct Democracy
- Politicians across the political spectrum interfere with voter initiatives when it serves their interests.
- 2026-08-04 17:05:00
The Diplomat
- As World Bank Retreats From Climate Targets, India’s Most Vulnerable Could Pay the Price
- Most climate finance goes where it is easiest to lend. Embankments, water systems, shade, and shelters that save lives and livelihoods in villages struggle to find funding.
- — Pratyancha Khandare and David Sathuluri 2026-08-04 09:06:00
- KMT, TPP Mull Referendums to Go With Taiwan’s Local Elections
- Up to six proposals – ranging from nuclear power to absentee voting – will be put to voters in the November polls, but without the usual round of campaigning for signatures.
- — Brian Hioe 2026-08-04 12:24:00
- Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper Warns of China’s Expanding Military Reach in the Pacific
- This year’s white paper places particular emphasis on Beijing’s growing ability to project military power beyond the First Island Chain.
- — Takahashi Kosuke 2026-08-03 17:18:00
- Malaysia’s DAP to Hold Vote on Whether to Remain in Anwar’s ‘Unity’ Government
- The announcement follows the Pakatan Harapan coalition's bruising defeat in the Negeri Sembilan state election on Saturday.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-08-04 04:47:00
- Iran in Port Sudan? The Next Threat to Asian Markets
- The Red Sea corridor Asian trade depends on has another volatile shore, and almost nobody is watching it.
- — Rohan Gunaratna 2026-08-03 21:49:00
- It’s Time for the East Asia Summit to Tackle Nuclear Proliferation
- As more countries consider acquiring nuclear weapons, the EAS should take the lead in addressing the growing challenges of proliferation.
- — Peter Varghese 2026-08-03 16:54:00
- What Philippine President Marcos Said About China in His State of the Nation Address
- His rhetoric was familiar, but carried additional weight in light of recent clashes between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.
- — Mong Palatino 2026-08-04 00:41:00
European Security & Defence
- Turkey Expands Missile Threat as Tensions Rise
- <img width="300" height="167" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tayfun-Block-3-ballistic-missile-300x167.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Turkey tested the T...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-08-04 13:57:28
- HENSOLDT to supply equipment for dismounted JFST
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DACAS_Ground_Kit_for_dismounted_JFST-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Digitally...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-04 09:02:00
- Why reliable weather data still decides missions on the frontline
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Vaisala-300x225.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;...
- — ESD 2026-08-04 07:45:29
- How to enable defense enterprises to improve outcomes?
- <img width="276" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ARAS-Image-276x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Aras]" style="display: block; m...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-03 14:13:35
- Rheinmetall Unveils GMF140
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-03-rheinmetall-praesentiert-mit-der-gmf140-die-fregatte-der-naechsten-generation-300x209.jpg" class="webfee...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-03 11:53:36
- Elbit Propose UAV Carrier Concept
- <img width="300" height="123" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ELBIT-UAV-CARRIER-GRAPHIC-300x123.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; m...
- — ESD 2026-07-30 08:27:25
Politico Defense feed
- Pentagon ends leadership of Ukraine aid group as US distances from Europe
- The move follows numerous changes the Trump administration has made to the decades-old alliance.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-07-31 20:51:31
- Senate Dems see momentum despite repeat losses on Iran war votes
- At least one Republican, Sen. Thom Tillis, has said he will reconsider his stance in September if the war continues.
- — By Connor O'Brien, Mark Satter and Leo Shane III 2026-07-30 18:09:41
- Hegseth is the new Dem campaign trail villain
- The Defense secretary’s public persona and controversial decisions make him an easy, highly visible target for aspiring lawmakers.
- — By Leo Shane III and Jerry Wu 2026-07-30 14:00:00
- US launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for failed attack on American troops
- The Pentagon said Tuesday that it successfully intercepted an Iranian missile attack on U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East.
- — By Emilio Perez Ibarguen 2026-07-30 01:43:32
- Momentum shifts for Zelenskyy in Washington
- Senators who attended a closed-door meeting with the Ukrainian leader said his pitch is starting to have an impact.
- — By Mark Satter, Connor O'Brien and Jerry Wu 2026-07-29 01:49:11
- Iran launched 'attempted surprise attack' on US forces, CENTCOM says
- The two countries have returned to open conflict after a temporary peace framework collapsed earlier this month.
- — By Emilio Perez Ibarguen 2026-07-28 23:54:39
- Allies shrug as US pushes for Strait of Hormuz patrol
- The Trump administration is urging the U.K. and France to lead a naval coalition to secure the strait, but allies want to see a ceasefire first.
- — By Paul McLeary and Esther Webber 2026-07-28 20:30:00
CGTN-China politics
- President Xi Jinping's key quotes on building a strong military
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has emphasized strengthening the country's mi...
- 2026-07-31 12:46:55
- China to support veterans to find jobs in more emerging sectors
- China will support retired service personnel as they start careers in a wider range of fields, including emerging sectors such as new energy vehicles (NEVs), high-end equipment manufacturing and th...
- 2026-07-31 12:51:52
- China calls for restoration of peace, stability in Gaza, West Bank
- A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for the restoration of peace and stability in Gaza and the West Bank.
- 2026-07-29 06:29:33
- US-Iran hostilities spread across multiple fronts as tensions escalate
- The military confrontation between the United States and Iran continues to intensify, with both sides launching retaliatory strikes and the conflict showing signs of expanding across multiple front...
- 2026-07-31 05:14:35
- CGTN Poll: 81.7% oppose politicizing trade over 'excess capacity'
- CGTN Poll: 81.7% oppose politicizing trade over 'excess capacity'
- 2026-07-29 12:35:56
- Chinese business delegation meets US-China Business Council
- A delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs led by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) held discussions with the US-China Business Council (USCBC) and its member companies ...
- 2026-08-02 06:59:48
- US, Iran at odds over talks as Hormuz standoff persists
- US President Donald Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran are "going on right now," calling it Tehran's "last chance" for a deal to end the five-month war. However, Iran denied that any negotia...
- 2026-08-04 11:54:50
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- ‘Deeply worrisome’: India raises alarm after projectile sinks cargo vessel off Yemen
- All 14 crew members rescued by Yemen’s coastguard
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-08-04 19:33:58
- Ardmore says immediate tanker efficiency gains trump search for ‘silver bullet’
- Bosses at Irish owner look behind the headline fuel-reduction figure
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-04 14:14:34
- MOL hikes profit forecast as shipping markets rise
- Japanese giant boosts its projection by over 50%
- — Huaqing Ma 2026-08-04 13:59:46
- Greek and Chinese owners land premium rates as carriers chase future capacity
- Liner operators snapping up vessels up to two years ahead of delivery
- — Ian Lewis 2026-08-04 13:10:57
- Turkish shipping pioneer Asaf Guneri dies in Greece aged 80
- The head of Zihni Holdings helped develop large-scale, oceangoing bulker owning in his home country
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-08-04 12:41:20
- Iran believes pressure campaign will get US to capitulate — and could raise fuel prices
- Marine gasoil prices could shoot up amid a refined product supply squeeze
- — Matt Coyne 2026-08-04 12:07:42
- Navigator Amon clinches $122m loan for two ammonia-fuelled LPG carriers
- Facility will fund up to 70% of the newbuildings costs
- — Karen Ng 2026-08-04 12:05:05
EveryCRS Appropriations
- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations: A Guide to Component Accounts
- 2026-05-07 04:00:00
- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-05-11 04:00:00
- Energy and Water Development: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-05-12 04:00:00
- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-05-26 04:00:00
- National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-05-27 04:00:00
- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-05-28 04:00:00
- National Park Service (NPS) Appropriations: TenYear Trends
- 2026-06-03 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Meet Wrinkles, an AI app that uncovers the hidden stories of the places around you
- Wrinkles, available on both iOS and Android, essentially acts as an AI-powered audio tour guide that reveals hidden history and local stories.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-08-04 19:34:34
- Nvidia doesn’t mess around: A week after open AI industry group formed, it’s already showing progress
- The week-old Open Secure AI Alliance, spearheaded by Nvidia and grown to over 120 companies, already has proposals out for defending against AI agents.
- — Julie Bort 2026-08-04 19:28:49
- Waymo opens up robotaxi service in Dallas to everyone
- Waymo has dropped the waitlist for its robotaxi service in Dallas, the latest step in the company's bid to scale its self-driving technology across the United States, U.K., and Europe.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-08-04 17:31:01
- Take an extra $100 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass: This week only!
- Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-08-04 17:20:54
- TV Time co-founder launches Bingers to revive the beloved TV-tracking app
- Bingers is a new TV and movie tracker that revives the social features fans loved with TV Time, while adding support for importing their viewing history.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-08-04 17:05:48
- Hackers steal over $130M by exploiting bug in offline hardware wallets
- A security vulnerability in the cryptocurrency hardware wallet Coldcard is allowing hackers to drain the crypto from victims’ wallets. The total losses amount to more than $130 million, according...
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-08-04 16:27:59
- Spotify expands AI remix and covers project with Merlin partnership
- Spotify says Merlin, which represents more than 30,000 independent labels and distributors, has joined Universal Music Group in backing its upcoming AI-powered remix and covers product. The paid to...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-08-04 15:50:06
Space.com
- When a total solar eclipse darkens the sky on Aug. 12, these citizen scientists will be watching
- Meet the citizen scientist initiative bringing you closer to totality.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-08-04 18:00:00
- August full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Sturgeon Moon
- Your guide to August's full Sturgeon Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-08-04 17:48:57
- SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 90th Falcon 9 flight of the year (video)
- SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites to low Earth orbit today (Aug. 4), on the 90th Falcon 9 rocket flight of 2026.
- — Mike Wall 2026-08-04 17:37:29
- 'A very busy mission': SpaceX on track to launch 4 astronauts to the ISS on Sept. 12
- NASA and SpaceX officials, together with the four members of Crew-13, spoke to the media on Aug. 3, providing an update on their preparations for launch.
- — Robert Z. Pearlman 2026-08-04 17:00:00
- A 9,000-pound SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon tonight. Will you be able to see it?
- While the impact itself probably won't be visible from Earth, observers may have a chance to spot a plume of debris rising above the lunar surface.
- — Samantha Mathewson 2026-08-04 15:58:13
- ISS astronaut spies a swirling super storm | Space photo of the day for Aug. 4, 2026
- From the International Space Station on Aug. 2, 2026, NASA astronaut Anil Menon captured an incredible photograph of a swirling typhoon in the Pacific Ocean.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-08-04 14:55:33
- On this day in space! Aug. 4, 2007: NASA launches Phoenix Mars lander to Red Planet
- On Aug. 4, 2007, NASA launched its Phoenix Mars Lander on a mission to touch down in the Martian arctic for the first time. Here's why it mattered.
- — Hanneke Weitering 2026-08-04 14:00:00