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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
- Money starts flowing for new GCAP fighter, as Britain sorts out finances
- A source on the program told Defense News the new contract is a “bridge” allowing work to continue until the end of June.
- — Tom Kington 2026-04-02 14:56:15
- Swedish arms maker to set up major ammunition plant in Estonia
- Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said the company had been promised confidentiality until contracts are signed, local broadcaster ERR reported.
- — Linus Höller 2026-04-02 11:40:17
- Is the US running out of Tomahawk missiles? Here’s what the experts say
- The United States has purportedly launched at least 850 Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles just over one month into Operation Epic Fury.
- — Ellen Ioanes 2026-04-01 19:46:25
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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 ...
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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
- X-Bow Partners With Factory Engineering Company UNION To Boost Manufacturing
- Solid rocket motor and suborbital launch vehicle manufacturer X-Bow Systems on Thursday said has partnered with UNION Technologies to integrate software-defined factory capabilities into its manufa...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-02 14:37:02
- As DAF Considers Future Communications Architecture, SDA Stays Focused On Supplier Diversity
- As the Department of the Air Force (DAF) considers a future sensor-to-shooter communications architecture that may reserve a key spot for SpaceX, the Space Development Agency (SDA) intends to stick...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-04-01 21:34:59
- Bloomberg, CNBC Report SpaceX Submitted Confidential Filing For IPO
- Bloomberg and CNBC reported Wednesday that SpaceX has confidentially filed for its initial public offering (IPO). A confidential filing allows a company to submit draft IPO registration to the ...
- — Rachel Jewett 2026-04-01 20:33:08
- Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1
- President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit [R...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-04-01 20:28:08
- Space Force Looks To Begin Doubling Size With FY ’27 Budget Request
- The Space Force is expecting a huge increase in the amount of spending authority it will have in fiscal year 2027 as the service looks to double in size, the […]<img width="857" height="1200"...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-01 20:06:38
- Pentagon, Boeing Announce Seven-Year Framework To Triple PAC-3 Seeker Production
- The Pentagon and Boeing [BA] announced Wednesday they have agreed on a new framework to triple production of seekers for Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC)-3 interceptors over the next seven years. ...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-04-01 19:15:51
- Meink And Duffey Determining Path Forward For GPS Ground System
- Pentagon leaders, including Defense Department acquisition chief Michael Duffey, are weighing options for the future GPS ground system–options that include a cancellation of the GPS Next Gene...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-04-01 17:44:07
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Lawmakers didn't always play it straight on April 1
- Lawmakers once marked April Fools' Day with amusing press releases but seem to have lost their sense of humor in recent years. Members of Congress have used April 1 press releases to highlight insi...
- 2026-04-01 20:38:56
- “All in” on lobbying: sportsbooks ramp up spending
- As millions of Americans placed bets on sporting events in the past year, sportsbook firms placed their bets on Capitol Hill. The rise of online sports betting platforms has pushed the activity int...
- 2026-03-30 17:35:17
- Fulcher bolsters staff with USDA hire
- A veteran staffer is returning to Capitol Hill after more than a decade away. Bob Bolster has joined Rep. Russ Fulcher's (R-Idaho) staff as legislative director after serving as branch chief of le...
- 2026-03-27 18:51:50
- House bonuses trend down in 2025
- Fourth-quarter bonuses among House staff in 2025 trailed those of 2024, with fewer large increases and more offices reporting pay declines. This decline comes on the heels of the longest government...
- 2026-03-23 17:35:34
- Former Rep. Greene's legislative director moves to DHS
- The former legislative director to then-Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga. ) has joined the U. S. Department of Homeland Security. Anna Kenna has been named deputy chief of staff in the U. S. De...
- 2026-03-20 19:40:10
WSJ Op-eds
- Hormuz, Shmormuz
- The U.S. needs to define its goals and let other problems take care of themselves.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-03-31 20:39:00
- The Tragic Tale of Tiger Woods
- Sports heroes face inner demons as the rest of us do but sometimes have to deal with them publicly.
- — Jason L. Riley 2026-03-31 20:36:00
- America Faces Tough Choices in Iran
- Even taking Kharg Island will require significant forces and a wider air operation.
- — William A. Galston 2026-03-31 16:07:00
- Trump Says He Will Finish the Job in Iran
- The President made his best case so far for attacking the regime in Tehran.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-02 02:50:00
- NASA Heads Back to the Moon
- The U.S. aims high with Artemis II, as China seeks to land by 2030.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-01 23:08:00
- The NFL Tests Its Antitrust Exemption
- The league is now the goliath, as it seeks to squeeze its weaker network partners.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-01 21:36:00
- For Civil Liberties’ Sake, Reauthorize Section 702
- It may be America’s most valuable tool for foreign-intelligence collection—and letting it lapse would destroy its safeguards.
- — Beth A. Williams 2026-04-02 02:18:00
The Diplomat
- Tajikistan’s Households Spend More Than They Earn
- The gap is narrow, but it leaves families with little room to absorb new shocks, including those now emerging from the war in Iran.
- — Kulobiddin Norov 2026-04-02 16:33:00
- The Iran War Mediation and Pakistan’s ‘Reverse Bismarck’
- Despite the positive optics of punching above its weight in diplomacy, Pakistan has become weaker over time.
- — Chietigj Bajpaee 2026-04-02 14:26:00
- Amid Iran War Energy Crunch, Taiwan Turns Back Toward Nuclear Energy
- With energy security back in the spotlight, the Lai administration has scrapped a longstanding plank of the DPP platform: opposing nuclear power.
- — Brian Hioe 2026-04-02 13:49:00
- Why China’s ‘Rare Earth Card’ Is Unlikely to Become a Lasting Geopolitical Lever
- China’s rare earth advantage does not equal strategic supremacy.
- — Jing Ge 2026-04-02 13:14:00
- Mongolia’s Schools Have a Violence Problem That Goes Far Deeper Than Viral Videos
- When victimized students were asked where they turned for help, 44.5 percent said they searched the internet, while only 2.9 percent went to a friend and fewer than 3 percent contacted the police.
- — Enkhmend Ariunsukh 2026-04-02 13:55:00
- Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising Probe: Shoddy Report, Hasty Action
- There are suspicions that the probe committee investigating the violence during the two-day protests wanted to protect some people from prosecution.
- — Biswas Baral 2026-04-02 11:34:00
- South Korea’s Moment to Lead on Crimes Against Humanity
- South Korea has a chance to lead in defining the scope, standards, and ambition of a new U.N. convention on crimes against humanity.
- — Boram Jang 2026-04-02 12:49:00
European Security & Defence
- Hanwha Group President and CSO Alex Wong Calls for U.S.–ROK Alliance Built on Industrial Capacity
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Photo-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Hanwha Aerospace]" style="display: b...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-02 12:25:00
- X‑Bow and UNION Partner to Deliver Adaptive, Surge‑Capable Manufacturing for Propulsion Systems
- <img width="300" height="116" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bild1-Kopie-300x116.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="X‑Bow propulsion‑manufacturing facil...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-02 11:02:49
- NP Aerospace’s production line kicks into gear to deliver remaining Light Tactical Transport Vehicles to BeMOD
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9acbd3b3-1ac2-6e28-bd21-9800c00cdd7c-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt=" Np Aerospace ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-02 09:50:36
- Deliveries on Schedule: Quantum Frontline Industries sends first batch of drones to Ukraine
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/QFI_Press_Selection_2026_04_01-2-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Bernd Ste...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-01 14:02:11
- ST Engineering Secures ADSB Sub-Contract for Kuwait’s New Missile Gun Boat Fleet
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/st-logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: ST Engineering]" style="display: blo...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-01 13:45:33
- Insitu Awarded $8.6 Million Services Contract by Canada Armed Forces to Support Long-Endurance CU-172 (Integrator) UAS Fleet
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/insitu-news-april-26-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-01 13:17:54
Politico Defense feed
- NASA's historic moon mission blasts into space
- The high-stakes journey will slingshot four astronauts around the moon and back.
- — By Audrey Decker 2026-04-01 23:07:19
- Trump has threatened to leave NATO over Iran. There are few signs that’s happening.
- A withdrawal from the alliance would require discussions with lawmakers and a defined process that does not appear to have started.
- — By Jack Detsch, Connor O'Brien and Victor Jack 2026-04-01 21:22:27
- Isaacman aims to reinvigorate NASA’s image, starting with the moon
- The space agency is preparing to launch its highest-stakes mission in decades, carrying astronauts deeper into space than ever before.
- — By Audrey Decker 2026-04-01 09:55:00
- Trump says he expects US to leave Iran in ‘2 or 3 weeks’
- The president will address the nation Wednesday evening on the war.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-03-31 23:36:16
- US officials tell allies Iran war could delay Ukraine weapons shipments
- The warning comes as the U.S. burns through air defense interceptors and other weapons in its military campaign against Tehran.
- — By Jack Detsch and Victor Jack 2026-03-27 15:16:29
- ‘I have no idea what they are trying to do’: Allies say Trump sends mixed signals on Iran
- The administration’s mixed messaging has spooked U.S. partners and allies fearful of worsening economic fallout if the president intensifies the war on Iran
- — By Felicia Schwartz, Phelim Kine and Nahal Toosi 2026-03-26 23:11:32
- Allies and Congress are about to lose a key window into US military plans
- The Pentagon’s decision not to release a Global Posture Review follows the go-it-alone pattern of the Trump administration.
- — By Paul McLeary, Leo Shane III and Chris Lunday 2026-03-25 22:15:00
CGTN-China politics
- US gasoline prices highest since 2022 due to Middle East conflict
- The national average price of gasoline in the US is now above $4 per gallon for the first time since the summer of 2022 as the war in Iran drives oil costs higher.
- 2026-04-01 13:01:04
- How 'Swift Response to Public Complaints' works in China's megacities
- This article explores how China's megacities use the 12345 government hotline to respond efficiently to public complaints. Cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou have adopted innovat...
- 2026-03-30 12:59:56
- China protests US senators' visit to Taiwan region
- China firmly opposes official interactions between the United States and China's Taiwan region, and has made stern representations to the US side, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Mo...
- 2026-03-30 10:35:09
- China takes countermeasures against Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya
- China has decided to take countermeasures against Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya in response to his frequent visits to China's Taiwan region, according to a statement issued Monday on the website o...
- 2026-03-30 05:34:20
- Trump says progress in Iran talks, repeats threat over Hormuz Strait
- Trump says progress in Iran talks, repeats threat over Hormuz Strait
- 2026-03-30 11:28:00
- Israeli military says it is striking targets across Tehran
- Israeli military says it is striking targets across Tehran
- 2026-03-30 03:12:48
- American University in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq attacked: Press TV
- The American University in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, was attacked on Tuesday morning, the Iranian Press TV reported, but the US and Israel have yet to comment on the issue.
- 2026-03-30 23:41:15
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Scorpio Tankers joining push into nuclear propulsion in linkup with US company
- Monaco-based clean product firm is investing $10m into strategic partner
- — Joe Brady 2026-04-02 15:49:42
- Nokta went quiet. Shipping got loud. Here is what he missed
- This week’s Streetwise takes a look at the veteran analyst’s second act at Clarksons Securities amid geopolitical turmoil
- — Joe Brady 2026-04-02 13:46:58
- Turkey in talks with Iran to get 11 ships through Strait of Hormuz
- Transport minister says discussions with Iranian authorities ongoing
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-02 13:43:10
- Saverys companies linked to fresh crude tanker sales as valuations rise
- Brokers say two suezmaxes have gone to a single buyer for $95m
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-02 13:19:57
- War ‘a major concern’ for Maersk group, says Robert Uggla
- Danish giant is trying to safeguard 8,000 staff in the Middle East
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-02 12:58:56
- Nikolaus Oldendorff throws weight behind Canadian hydrogen producer Aurora
- Shipowner deploys funds from Oldendorff Overseas Investments to finance ‘cheapest path to cleaner and affordable hydrogen’
- — Ian Lewis 2026-04-02 12:49:32
- Vyron Vasileiadis inks debut suezmaxes in growing tanker and boxship wager
- Greek owner adds Shanghai Waigaoqiao to its list of shipbuilding partners
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-04-02 12:05:03
EveryCRS Appropriations
- DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Appropriations, FY2026
- 2026-01-29 05:00:00
- Bureau of Reclamation: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-02-02 05:00:00
- Congressional Rules Pertaining to Changes in Mandatory Program Spending in Appropriations Bills (CHIMPs)
- 2026-02-03 05:00:00
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-06 05:00:00
- Defense Primer: Defense Appropriations Process
- 2026-02-11 05:00:00
- Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-17 05:00:00
- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-23 05:00:00
TechCrunch
- Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models
- MAI released models that can transcribe voice into text as well as generate audio and images after the group's formation six months ago.
- — Rebecca Szkutak 2026-04-02 16:48:16
- Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver’s licenses and passports to the open web
- An exposed Amazon-hosted server allowed anyone to access reams of customer data without needing a password.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-04-02 16:29:35
- Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app
- Google is adding a way to customize and instruct avatars for video creation in the Vids app.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-04-02 16:00:00
- ICE says it bought Paragon’s spyware to use in drug trafficking cases
- The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told lawmakers that the use of Paragon spyware is necessary to counter terrorists’ “thriving exploitation of encrypted communicat...
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-04-02 15:39:51
- United’s mobile app now shows TSA wait times at select airports
- The TSA wait times feature is one of many new additions to the United app, including automatic rebooking assistance and real-time time weather radar maps.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-04-02 14:44:21
- Tesla’s cheaper vehicles aren’t helping its declining sales
- The company's deliveries in the first quarter were just 6% higher than last year, and Tesla now faces a third straight year of falling sales.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-04-02 14:18:42
- Commonwealth Fusion Systems leans on magnets for near-term revenue
- Realta Fusion is buying magnets from Commonwealth Fusion Systems, providing a revenue stopgap.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-04-02 14:15:27
Space.com
- Watch comet C/2026 A1 plunge toward the sun online this week
- Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) belongs to a rare group of sungrazing comets.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-04-02 18:00:00
- 'The universe shall quake in my shadow' — 'Masters of the Universe' looks like the summer's most metal movie
- Jared Leto's Skeletor slashes He-Man in rocking new 'MOTU' trailer.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-04-02 17:07:36
- 'Supergirl' goes full John Wick to save her dog Krypto in new trailer
- "There's no home without you, buddy."
- — Jeff Spry 2026-04-02 16:00:00
- Stunning new James Webb Space Telescope images reveal 'hidden' stars being born
- Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the star-forming region W51, resulting in stunning new images.
- — Robert Lea 2026-04-02 15:00:00
- NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch seen from space | Space photo of the day for April 2, 2026
- NASA's Artemis 2 has launched on a history-making journey around the moon and back, and the moment was captured from space.
- — Robert Lea 2026-04-02 14:00:00
- How to track the Artemis 2 astronauts on their journey around the moon
- You can follow the Artemis 2 astronaut mission around the moon in real time, thanks to a NASA website.
- — Mike Wall 2026-04-02 14:08:01
- Relive NASA's historic Artemis 2 launch to the moon in these stunning photos
- The launch of NASA's historic Artemis 2 mission looks incredible in these stunning launch photos.
- — Robert Lea 2026-04-02 12:56:33