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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
- Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
- The recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.
- — Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka Singh, Reuters 2026-09-03 02:46:53
- US Army awards $192M to Palantir, Anduril for TITAN production
- The Army moved its TITAN program from prototyping to production with a $192 million award to Palantir and Anduril this week.
- — Leigh Giangreco 2026-09-02 21:43:17
- German government blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack with explosives
- Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded.
- — Linus Höller 2026-09-02 08:33:53
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- Outpace the threat with technical excellence, adaptability and rapid solutions that support a broad range of operating environments. At it's core - PEO IEW&S services the Army's military intelligence, command & control, and in-general non-kinetic capabilties. It is a deep player in the Army's ability to fight shooting wars and peace-time operations alike. Read more ...
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
- Army Exploring New Tracked Howitzer Modernization Effort
- The Army is exploring a tracked howitzer modernization effort to deliver a new platform for armored formations, according to a recently published Request for Information (RFI) notice. The service r...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-09-02 21:36:53
- American Rheinmetall, GD Deliver Initial XM30 Prototypes To Army
- American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems [GD] have confirmed they’ve each delivered an initial prototype for the Army’s XM30 program to develop a Bradley vehicle replacement. The ...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-09-02 21:11:38
- GE Aerospace Continues XA102 Work, Looks for Future USAF Timeline Guidance
- LYNN, Mass.—GE Aerospace [GE] said that it is working on hardware and supplemental testing for the company’s XA102 engine to meet timelines the U.S. Air Force lays out for the […]...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-02 21:05:21
- Navy Reveals CCA Design Details in New RFI Prototype Project
- A Navy notice published this week revealed several details of what the service is seeking in a future aircraft carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), including the testing of two fully ...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-02 21:00:40
- Space Force Raises Ceiling Value Of HADES Contract To $389 Million
- Less than a month after releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking engineering, development and operational support services for prototype and operational satellite ground systems, the Space F...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-02 19:50:48
- Navy Pushes Back New Trainer Jet Bid Deadline And Award Date
- The Navy is pushing back its deadlines for competitive proposals for the Navy’s new training jet and postponing the award date as well, according to a new Request for Proposals […]<img widt...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-02 19:34:22
- Army Awards AV ‘First-Ever’ DE Production Contract For Enduring High Energy Laser
- The Army said on Wednesday it has awarded AeroVironment [AVAV] a contract for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program, which the company described as the “first-ever production contract fo...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-09-02 19:30:04
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- K Street's revolving door swings red
- The lobbying landscape continues to favor Republican talent in its revolving door hires, even as the GOP faces an increasingly challenging midterm environment. So far this year, LegiStorm has track...
- 2026-08-31 19:03:00
- Reinsurance group adds Hill coverage
- A House Financial Services Committee staffer has left Capitol Hill for the reinsurance industry. Shannon Evans has joined the Reinsurance Association of America as assistant director of federal aff...
- 2026-08-27 19:46:55
- AP Top 25 schools count 100 alumni in Congress
- At least 100 current members of Congress can have high hopes for this college football season. That's how many attended a school represented in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll, accordin...
- 2026-08-24 18:27:13
- King brings Big Law counsel back to Senate
- Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) has brought a Big Law attorney with prior Hill experience onto his legislative team. William Scheffer has joined King's office as counsel, handling judiciary, firearms, l...
- 2026-08-20 19:20:30
- GOP commands the congressional mail tab
- House Republicans continue to dominate spending on franked mail in 2026. First-quarter disbursement data show that Republican House members have spent roughly $1. 09 million on franked mail so far ...
- 2026-08-17 18:09:13
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-09-03 04:00:00
- The Food Stamp Reform Is Working
- Spending is 20% below forecast as states police their rolls for abuse.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-02 21:30:00
- New York’s Climate Law Flops in Court
- Albany’s raid on fossil-fuel firms is unconstitutional.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-02 21:30:00
- The Fight to Get the U.N. Out of Lebanon
- Unifil peacekeepers were worse than useless. But France isn’t giving up.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-02 21:29:00
- Defunding the U.S. Military
- Congress and the White House are making little effort to fund defense.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-02 21:29:00
- Handful of House Democrats Vote to Denounce Murderous Marxism
- Meanwhile, two lawmakers vote “present.”
- — James Freeman 2026-09-02 21:14:00
- Abolishing the Senate Has Been Tried Before
- Among those who followed the DSA agenda: Julius Caesar.
- — Thomas F. Madden 2026-09-02 21:10:00
The Diplomat
- China’s Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping
- Insights from Steve Tsang.
- — Mercy A. Kuo 2026-09-02 16:17:00
- The Lasting Economic Damage From the China-Nepal Flood
- Beyond the immediate devastation, the abrupt closure of the China-Nepal trade corridor – again – will reshape the local economy for years to come.
- — Jayash Paudel 2026-09-02 15:45:00
- The US Arms Bottleneck Is Impacting Its East Asian Allies
- Taiwan's Patriot missiles, and Japan's Tomahawks are competing in the same queue as Ukraine and the Iran replenishment. But there are solutions.
- — Jonathan Walberg 2026-09-02 14:49:00
- Hans van de Ven on World War II and the Making of Modern Asia
- “The Asian theater was never just about defeating Japan – it was also about dismantling European imperialism and creating new national futures.”
- — Catherine Putz 2026-09-02 14:53:00
- Latin America’s China Dilemma: Lessons From Peru and Colombia’s Presidential Elections
- Pro-American candidates are winning elections, but deep economic ties with China will continue to constrain any significant strategic realignment.
- — Alonso Illueca 2026-09-02 14:18:00
- US Drugmakers Are Dependent on Chinese Supply Chains
- Analysts warn a disruption in Chinese sources of common antibiotics or blood thinners could leave American patients with no reliable alternative.
- — Mitch Shin 2026-09-02 13:48:00
- Mongolia’s President at the SCO Summit
- For Mongolia, the highlights were the bilateral meetings held on the sidelines with Kyrgyzstan, China, and Russia.
- — Bolor Lkhaajav 2026-09-02 13:41:00
European Security & Defence
- SMM 2026 kicks off: Maritime industry charts a new course
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SM26_JW_010926_0028-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-02 21:00:55
- BAE SYSTEMS to demonstrate leading capabilities and growing polish presence at MSPO 2026
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/RS214627_Azalea-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="BAE SYSTEMS to demonstrate leading c...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-02 21:00:28
- LORA Test in Germany
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/LORA-TEST-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The German Navy has completed a successful...
- — ESD 2026-09-02 14:52:35
- Digital Sovereignty – Geopolitical upheavals are increasing the pressure to act
- <img width="300" height="195" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Digital-Sovereignty-Geopolitical-upheavals-are-increasing-the-pressure-to-act-Kopie-300x195.jpg" class="webfeedsFea...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-01 08:46:09
- Elbit Systems Signs Contract for SPECTRO
- <img width="300" height="163" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/elbit-spectro-in-flight-300x163.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Elbit’s SPECTRO in the air...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-09-01 08:03:05
- When Superior Technology & Equipment is Not Enough
- <img width="300" height="204" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lynx-in-action-2-1536x1412-1-300x204.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Lynx system (Photo: Asi...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-31 12:42:53
Politico Defense feed
- Markwayne Mullin safe after Coast Guard jet makes emergency landing due to engine failure
- The plane experienced jet engine failures midflight and safely made an emergency landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday afternoon.
- — By Elleiana Green 2026-09-02 21:03:18
- White House pushes companies to ditch Macron’s space summit
- More than 120 countries are attending the symposium in Paris.
- — By Audrey Decker and Cheyenne Haslett 2026-09-02 20:07:22
- Trump to promote acting Navy secretary amid Pentagon turmoil
- Hung Cao has been serving in an acting capacity since John Phelan left the post in April.
- — By Jalen Beckford 2026-09-01 23:58:20
- Hegseth is winning the battle over the Pentagon’s future
- Outgoing Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s effort to modernize the service was a large part of his undoing.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-09-01 22:54:33
- Army secretary resigns after tension with Hegseth
- Dan Driscoll, in submitting his resignation, brought up concerns with the direction of the Army.
- — By Paul McLeary, Dasha Burns and Jack Detsch 2026-08-31 22:55:39
- Military widows’ future stuck in partisan brawl over veteran benefits
- The fight has little to do with grieving spouses, but they’re caught in the middle of a bigger battle over how veterans should get compensated for their service.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-08-31 08:45:00
- USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on way home from Middle East
- It is expected to stop in Thailand.
- — By Associated Press 2026-08-30 11:27:37
CGTN-China politics
- Peru announces break in diplomatic ties with Iran
- Peru's government announced on Tuesday that it was breaking diplomatic relations with Iran.
- 2026-09-02 01:38:02
- Peng chats over tea, visits exhibition with wife of Egyptian president
- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, chatted over tea and visited a small handicrafts exhibition with Entissar El-Sisi, wife of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on Wednesday.
- 2026-09-02 13:18:58
- Selected works of Xi Jinping on culture published
- The first and second volumes of selected works of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on culture have been published.
- 2026-08-27 13:37:32
- 2026 3rd APEC Senior Officials' Meeting opens in China's Dalian
- 2026 3rd APEC Senior Officials' Meeting opens in China's Dalian
- 2026-08-27 12:08:29
- 2026 SCO Forum on People-to-People Exchange held in Bishkek
- The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum on People-to-People Exchange was held in Bishkek on Sunday.
- 2026-08-31 03:28:15
- Xi calls on China, Egypt to enhance mutual support, deepen cooperation
- Xi calls on China, Egypt to enhance mutual support, deepen cooperation
- 2026-09-02 07:48:53
- China warns of Japan's dangerous military agenda
- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday warned of the dangerous agenda pursued by Japan's right-wing forces when commenting on the neighboring country's recent military actions.
- 2026-08-27 13:04:24
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Tanker drifts into major Malaysian bridge
- Operator clears Johor River crossing after technical inspection
- — Huaqing Ma 2026-09-03 02:16:46
- Tragedy and transition: Ship breaking struggles to shake its deadly legacy
- Regulatory warnings and workers flag an industry straining to deliver on ambitions
- — Daniel Thorpe,Wouter Massink 2026-09-03 01:39:29
- Former STX boss Kang Duk-soo returns to shipbuilding with Greek tanker deal
- Vasilis Bacolitsas-led Sea Pioneer is said to have penned up to eight aframax crude oil tankers at SK Oceanplant
- — Irene Ang 2026-09-02 22:03:39
- Putin pops in at Zvezda Shipbuilding and gets tour of third LNG newbuilding
- Vessel is one of two more ice-breaking LNG carriers scheduled for handover from Russian yard this year
- — Lucy Hine 2026-09-02 21:56:35
- High and dry: Breakthrough on capesize rates leads US stocks to banner day
- Good overall day for New York-listed shipping stocks sees all 21 securities gain ground
- — Joe Brady 2026-09-02 19:58:56
- VLCCs score surging rates in US and Brazil as Hormuz violence fuels new record highs
- Fixtures continue trend of relets by oil majors and traders
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-02 18:09:28
- Maersk plots pathway for nuclear container shipping between UK and US
- Danish liner giant exploring feasibility of ‘Pink Corridor’ in transatlantic container shipping
- — Ian Lewis 2026-09-02 16:00:28
EveryCRS Appropriations
- National Park Service (NPS) Appropriations: TenYear Trends
- 2026-06-03 04:00:00
- Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-06-03 04:00:00
- Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills
- 2026-06-15 04:00:00
- Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills
- 2026-06-16 04:00:00
- Bureau of Reclamation: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-06-18 04:00:00
- NASA Appropriations and Authorizations: At a Glance
- 2026-06-22 04:00:00
- Overview of FY2027 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS)
- 2026-06-23 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- The Builders Stage brings practical strategies for scaling startups to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
- The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt, bringing together founders, startup operators, and investors for practical conversations on what it takes to build and scale.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-09-02 23:01:00
- Palo Alto Networks paid $500M for Thrive-backed Console, sources say
- The acquisition also leaves Sequoia-backed Serval as the de facto startup leader in AI IT service automation, industry watchers believe.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-09-02 22:44:56
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026’s new Real World AI Stage features Nvidia, robots, and extinct animals
- On our new Real World AI stage, we’ll be focusing on the intersection between the digital and physical, and all the ways we’ll continue to see a blending of the two.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-09-02 22:24:09
- Google spared from ad-business breakup, but judge orders changes to how it operates
- Google has dodged an effort to break up its ad business, but a judge said Wednesday that the company will need to adjust its business to benefit competitors.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-09-02 21:38:34
- OpenAI’s new reasoning technique alarms AI safety experts
- OpenAI’s new Astra model will use “recurrent depth,” a technique that allows the model to operate outside of the sequential thinking that characterizes most reasoning models.
- — Russell Brandom 2026-09-02 20:19:14
- MapQuest is now the No. 1 US app after bucking Trump’s ‘Lake America’ renaming
- The once-dominant mapping app has surged to the top of Apple’s U.S. App Store after refusing to adopt Trump’s “Lake America” name, drawing more than half of its 2026 U.S. downloads in just ...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-09-02 20:12:41
- It sure looks like hackers breached a major ID card verification service
- An identity theft search site claimed to have more than 150 million driver's license photos stolen from an ID verification service. The crime site has now shut down.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-09-02 19:35:09
Space.com
- Astronomers discover mysterious 10-sided cloud structure at Saturn's south pole
- A mysterious giant 10-sided pattern of clouds has recently formed around Saturn's south pole, a new study finds.
- — Charles Q. Choi 2026-09-02 21:18:56
- China's private, reusable Pallas-1 rocket aces debut launch (video)
- Galactic Energy's new Pallas-1 rocket aced its debut launch on Monday (Aug. 31), successfully reaching orbit. The vehicle's first stage did not attempt a landing, however.
- — Mike Wall 2026-09-02 20:00:00
- This was always the way: 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is finally on Disney+
- This 'Star Wars' spin-off movie disappointed at the box office, but it could find renewed life as a streaming smash hit.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-09-02 19:00:00
- 2 spacecraft headed to Mercury are about to begin their long-awaited arrival for Europe and Japan — watch it live on Sept. 3
- The European-Japanese BepiColombo mission will begin its drawn-out Mercury arrival phase on Sept. 3, and you can watch the action live.
- — Mike Wall 2026-09-02 21:18:56
- Blue Origin wins $700 million contract to build NASA's next Mars orbiter
- NASA has picked Blue Origin to build its next Mars telecommunications orbiter, awarding a $700 million contract to Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company.
- — Mike Wall 2026-09-02 21:18:56
- 'You’re going to feel exposed, vulnerable, and very isolated' — 'Alien Isolation 2' creative director talks upping the scare factor for the sequel (interview)
- After a decade of waiting, Creative Director Al Hope says Alien Isolation 2 "feels like coming home".
- — Keith Langston 2026-09-02 16:00:00
- Supermassive black holes 'too big' for the early universe may not be so massive after all
- Over massive supermassive black holes too big for early galaxies and detected by the James Webb Space Telescope may not be quite so massive after all.
- — Robert Lea 2026-09-02 15:00:00