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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
- Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump’s goals, poll finds
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 69% of Americans think President Donald Trump has not “clearly explained the goals of U.S. military involvement in Iran.”
- — Bo Erickson and Jason Lange, Reuters 2026-07-31 17:33:29
- Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defense systems
- Chinese researchers have reportedly used leading U.S. AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train AI systems to advance defense capabilities.
- — Eduardo Baptista, Reuters 2026-07-31 12:34:03
- The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underway
- After years of a Patriot monopoly, new anti-ballistic alternatives are emerging. Officials hope to see some of them on the battlefield by the end of 2026.
- — Katie Livingstone 2026-07-30 21:25:53
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Did you know?
- ... 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
- Construction Manager For New Marine Corps LSMs Sees Them As Test Case For VCM Model
- TOTE Services LLC, the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for the Navy and Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ships (LSM), sees this ship class program as a test case for expanding the […]<img wid...
- — Rich Abott 2026-07-31 21:37:18
- Army Details New Reveille Forge Test Facility To Support “Right To Integrate” Push
- The Army has detailed a new Integrated Development Environment (IDE), called Reveille Forge, that “institutionalizes” the service’s “Right To Integrate” (R2I) process and function...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-07-31 21:25:21
- DoD Makes Potential $820 Million Loan Commitment To Drone Company To Mass Produce Components
- Flexing new authorities to dramatically increase its loan commitments, the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has made a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million to Performance...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-31 21:19:49
- Space Force Awards Contracts Worth Up To $981 Million For Test And Training Technologies
- U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded contracts to 15 companies for advanced technologies for test and training–contracts that could be worth a total of $981 millio...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-31 20:44:03
- Defense Watch: FF(X) and BBG(X), AUKUS, K2 Raise, Unmanned News, A-LE
- HII Frigate Work. HII has started build work on a preliminary basis on the Navy’s new FF(X) frigate, which is based on the Legend-class Coast Guard cutters built by the […]<img width="2...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-07-31 20:36:51
- GAO Advises USAF To Delay Production Decision For B-52 CERP Until Service Analyzes Cost Growth, Schedule Delays
- As the B-52 fleet of 75 bombers enters its seventh decade of service, most of the aircraft’s modernization efforts–worth more than $20 billion–are facing risks, according to a new...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-31 18:21:21
- CACI Nabs $500 Million JIATF-401 Deal To Supply C-UAS Capabilities
- The Army-led Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) on Thursday awarded CACI International [CACI] a $500 million contract for procurement of the company’s counter-drone capabilities. The in...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-07-30 21:59:03
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Wilson aide reports for duty at USO
- A longtime aide to Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S. C. ) has left Capitol Hill for a military advocacy role. Megan Amen is now policy engagement and advocacy manager at the United Service Organizations after...
- 2026-07-17 19:14:00
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-08-01 04:00:00
- From Lunar Landing to Lunar Land Rights
- Establishing property in space is crucial to unlocking its economic potential.
- — John Chisholm 2026-07-31 21:55:00
- Warsh Makes Markets Do Their Job
- Have they forgotten how to price risk without the Federal Reserve guiding them?
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-31 21:54:00
- Replimune’s Melanoma Therapy Gets a Thumbs Up
- An advisory committee sides with patients over the FDA bureaucracy.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-31 21:49:00
- The Gaza Road Map vs. Trump Peace Plan
- The Board of Peace offers new hope but doesn’t always stick to the original terms.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-31 21:46:00
- John Thune’s Confirmation Fast Track
- The new ‘en bloc’ route has sped hundreds of Trump’s confirmations.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-31 21:42:00
- The Moroccans Invade Spain
- Scenes of chaos in Ceuta won’t open the door to more migration.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-31 21:40:00
The Diplomat
- Safeguarding Children Online: Beyond Singapore’s Social Media Ban Debate
- Singapore might consider championing a roadmap of “supported autonomy.”
- — Xue Zhang and Qiaolei Jiang 2026-07-31 13:02:00
- Afghanistan’s Return Crisis: Why Sending People Back Is Not a Durable Solution
- The shift in policies from protection to return assumes that return represents a durable solution.
- — Nadine Abdallah and Evan Jones 2026-07-31 12:43:00
- Johor State Election 2026: Decoding Peninsular Malaysian Politics
- The Johor state election does not automatically presage a nationwide BN sweep because the results are heavily steeped in Johor's unique local context.
- — Michio Ueda 2026-07-31 08:26:00
- Lee Pushes AI Investment in Silicon Valley and Turns to South American Minerals
- The South Korean president secured semiconductor pledges in San Francisco before turning to trade and mineral agreements in Brazil and Chile.
- — Mitch Shin 2026-07-31 12:39:00
- South Asia’s Smaller States Push to Revive SAARC — Again
- Will the region’s perpetually squabbling siblings -- India and Pakistan -- put aside their insecurities to make regional cooperation happen?
- — Rathindra Kuruwita 2026-07-31 08:17:00
- Mongolia Signs Fuel Deal With South Korea
- South Korea is now becoming a key guarantor of stability for Mongolian gas stations and aviation.
- — Maidar 2026-07-30 17:51:00
- For the Arakan Army, Recognition Must Be Earned
- The Arakan Army’s quest for international recognition should be tied to Rohingya rights and accountability.
- — Md. Himel Rahman 2026-07-31 06:50:00
European Security & Defence
- Elbit Propose UAV Carrier Concept
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- — ESD 2026-07-30 08:27:25
- Israeli C-UAS Companies in Strategic Collaboration
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- — ESD 2026-07-30 08:20:28
- Speed as a strategic advantage in border monitoring
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BlackSky_Russia_Petrozavodsk_-01June20260601-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="T...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-28 07:28:42
- Russian AI Technology on Iranian Drones?
- Western intelligence organisations suspect that Russia has transferred to Iran the technology that enables the use of AI on advanced … <a href="https://euro-sd.com/2026/07/news/52581/russian-...
- — ESD 2026-07-28 06:55:14
- Greece Evaluating Elbit Air Keeper System
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- — ESD 2026-07-27 12:35:17
- Protection Against Swarms of Drones
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- — ESD 2026-07-27 11:04:28
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
- Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza as new ceasefire push sees progress
- Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza as new ceasefire push sees progress
- 2026-07-30 13:38:01
- Reception held to mark the PLA's 99th founding anniversary
- Reception held to mark the PLA's 99th founding anniversary
- 2026-08-01 01:45:15
- Slovak president lays wreath at Monument to the People's Heroes
- Slovak President Peter Pellegrini laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, on Tuesday.
- 2026-07-28 06:27:41
- Ramaphosa urges African unity on migration amid anti-migrant unrest
- Ramaphosa said unmanaged migration could undermine security and social order and stressed that no country could address the challenge alone. He also condemned recent attacks on foreign nationals in...
- 2026-07-28 07:53:18
- US Fed holds interest rate steady for 5th time in a row
- The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%, as widely expected by the market.
- 2026-07-29 23:07:14
- CPC leadership holds symposium to solicit advice on economic work
- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a symposium with non-CPC personages to solicit opinions and suggestions on the country's current economic situation and economic work for t...
- 2026-07-30 09:31:58
- China's defense chief vows to address global security challenges
- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said Friday that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) stands ready to work with all forces of justice to jointly oppose actions that undermine international ...
- 2026-08-01 01:07:10
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Ukraine sinks Russian ship and hits Greek tanker with sea drone
- Vessels struck belong to Russia’s Fesco and Greek owner IMS SA
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-08-01 12:17:49
- ‘We’re fully utilised’: Kirby sees almost no impact from Jones Act waiver
- But chief executive David Grzebinski expresses criticism of relaxation of cabotage rules
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-08-01 00:59:00
- LNG carrier damaged and ‘not under command’ after Iran strikes two ships
- Vessels were under US air escort, according to Revolutionary Guards statement
- — Harry Papachristou,Eric Priante Martin 2026-07-31 22:44:00
- US-listed shipping stocks grind out overall positive week
- Two rivals in dry bulk diverged, while Scorpio Tankers was punished for an earnings beat
- — Joe Brady 2026-07-31 21:44:04
- Analysts lift outlook for Teekay Tankers — and more could follow
- But Evercore bemoans ‘paltry dividend’ at midsize tanker owner
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-07-31 21:03:30
- Swiss bank J Safra Sarasin moves chips into shipping stocks, led by Star Bulk buy
- Basel-based outfit has also moved into DHT Holdings, CMB.Tech, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-07-31 19:04:51
- Norwegian Cruise profitability beats expectations as outlook dips
- Miami cruise giant’s 2026 earnings outlook comes in below analyst expectations
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-07-31 15:27:28
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
- YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is ‘not healthy’
- Green offered a remarkable apology, saying that "the level of dopamine that I've been getting from interacting with LLMs ... is not healthy for me or good for the world."
- — Anthony Ha 2026-08-01 19:45:45
- Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead?
- Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-08-01 18:47:27
- Sam Altman is still making the case for parenting via ChatGPT
- OpenAI's CEO seemed excited to share a "cool use case" for parents.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-08-01 17:07:34
- This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
- This $9 NFC key requires you to physically scan it to unlock distracting apps on your phone.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-08-01 15:58:17
- Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here’s every company it’s using to do it
- Uber has partnered with — and in some cases made direct investments in — about 30 autonomous vehicle companies over the past two years. Here's the list and the latest on the partnerships.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-08-01 15:05:00
- Apps that help you break free from doomscrolling and get active
- If you’re looking to cut back on screen time and get a little more active, here’s a roundup of the apps that might help.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-08-01 14:00:00
- What’s the best handheld mini fan?
- From premium Shark and Dyson offerings to random Amazon devices, these mini fans will make your sweaty summer a little more managable.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-08-01 13:36:54
Space.com
- Move over He-Man, Mattel's Major Matt Mason space toys could still be blasting off for Hollywood
- Is Mattel's 'Man in Space' getting a deserved live-action film in the near future?
- — Jeff Spry 2026-08-01 16:00:00
- This Week In Space podcast: Episode 221 — Starship Can Float?
- On Episode 221 of This Week In Space, Tariq Malik and guest host Rick Jenet of the National Space Society talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which survived reentry intact enough to float.
- — Space.com Staff 2026-08-01 14:16:28
- Dinosaur-killing asteroid may have caused firestorms 17 times hotter than the thermal limit lethal to humans
- The dinosaurs may not have starved through a years-long winter. New evidence suggests a blanket of ultrafine impact dust set the planet on fire within hours.
- — Stefanie Waldek 2026-08-01 14:00:00
- On this day in space! Aug. 1, 1968: NASA ends production of Saturn V moon rocket
- On Aug. 1, 1968, NASA canceled the production of its Saturn V moon rocket, one year before the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, spelling the end of the Apollo program due to budget concerns.
- — Hanneke Weitering 2026-08-01 14:00:00
- 'Flight of the Navigator' at 40: the Disney space movie that messed with time dilation long before 'Interstellar'
- 40 years later, 'Flight of the Navigator' remains an ambitious cult classic that refuses to speak down to its target audience.
- — Richard Edwards 2026-08-01 12:00:00
- SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (photos)
- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 24 more of the company's Starlink internet satellites from California's central coast late on Friday night (July 31).
- — Mike Wall 2026-08-01 10:00:00
- SpaceX's Starship seen in space by next-gen Starlink satellite (video)
- We just got an amazing new view of SpaceX's Starship vehicle in space, thanks to one of the company's Starlink V3 broadband satellites.
- — Mike Wall 2026-07-31 23:27:19