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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
- Trump administration obligates $307M for military aid to Ukraine
- The Trump administration has made legally binding commitments to spend almost all of the $400 million Congress approved for military aid to Ukraine.
- — Patricia Zengerle and Mike Stone, Reuters 2026-09-25 19:49:34
- US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
- A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon.
- — Reuters 2026-09-25 19:19:29
- US Navy stands up hub to prepare unmanned systems for combat
- U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle announced a new autonomous development center to train sailors and test new technology.
- — Riley Ceder 2026-09-25 18:13:48
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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
- Navy Establishes New Robotic And Autonomous Warfighting Development Center
- Navy leadership on Thursday established the service’s newest development center, focused on operational employment of robotic and autonomous systems. The Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-25 21:00:38
- Northrop Grumman Receives Long-Lead Funding for 67 APG-85 Radars for F-35s
- Northrop Grumman [NOC] has received a nearly $124 million fixed-price incentive contract for long-lead items for 67 AN/APG-85 active electronically scanned array radars for the F-35 fighter by Lock...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-25 20:37:37
- Defense Watch: Munitions Shortages, IVEWS LRIP, Satellite Infrastructure
- Munitions Shortages. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Defense Department is plagued with “persistent shortages” of munitions. The congressional audit arm on Sept. 24...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-09-25 19:00:54
- Upcoming High-Energy Laser Counter-Drone Shoot Off Has $200 Million At Stake
- Depending on the results of a shootoff later this year of high-energy laser (HEL) systems against different types of small drones, the Defense Department is prepared to award up to […]<img wi...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-25 18:45:53
- DIU Seeks Commercial Tech, Private Capital For Counter-UxS In Maritime Environment
- The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) this week issued a solicitation for capabilities and private capital firms for a pilot effort in the area of counter-unmanned systems (C-UxS) in the [...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-24 21:10:53
- USAF Seeking Industry Input on Replacement of ARSR-4 Radar
- The U.S. Air Force wants companies’ insights on a replacement for the Air Route Surveillance Radar-4 (ARSR-4). Northrop Grumman [NOC] delivered more than 40 ARSR-4s in the 1990s for border [&...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-24 20:12:17
- U.S. and UK Test Fire Torpedo From UUV
- The U.S. Navy and U.K. Royal Navy recently worked together in a launch exercise of an American torpedo from a Royal Navy extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XLUUV) in an AUKUS […]<img wi...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-24 20:02:15
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Free expression advocate finds a voice with Wyden
- Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore. ) has hired a policy adviser from the nonprofit sector. Becca Branum has joined Wyden's office after serving as deputy director of the Center for Democracy & Technology'...
- 2026-09-23 19:22:05
- State lawmaker departures rise in 2026
- State lawmakers have left office early in greater numbers this election cycle, with more departing for other political opportunities. LegiStorm data shows 315 state legislators left office between ...
- 2026-09-21 18:19:15
- MITRE specialist engineers a return to the Hill
- A former government relations specialist has gone from tracking Congress to working within it. Kate Lovas has joined Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz. ) as a senior legislative assistant after working as...
- 2026-09-17 19:31:28
- Hispanic Heritage Month arrives amid political gains
- Hispanic lawmakers hold a growing share of elected offices, both on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures across the country, as National Hispanic Heritage Month begins this week. Hispanic lawmake...
- 2026-09-14 18:45:17
- Hospital group admits Senate health aide
- A veteran Democratic health policy aide has left Capitol Hill for a hospital advocacy group. Christina McCauley is now vice president of government relations at the Federation of American Hospitals...
- 2026-09-10 19:00:37
WSJ Op-eds
- Trump Is in Denial About AI’s Danger
- He tells the U.N. that concerns about mankind’s future are a hoax. Ike would have known better.
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-09-25 20:19:00
- Who’s Afraid of Civility and Dialogue on Campus
- A faculty group that dubs itself Uncivil claims that open conversation is right-wing and pro-Israel.
- — Manu Meel 2026-09-25 20:19:00
- Will the AI Frenzy Add Up to Anything?
- Deterring nuclear war wasn’t a one-day job. The answer to AI risk isn’t suddenly on the table.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-09-25 20:18:00
- The Tax Bill on Top of Your Tax Bill
- It takes a village as large as Chicago to figure out what Americans owe.
- — James Freeman 2026-09-25 20:03:00
- The U.S. Needs to Defeat Iran’s IRGC
- A terrorist group controls a government that is determined to acquire nuclear weapons.
- — George J. Terwilliger III 2026-09-25 18:41:00
- Notable & Quotable: Mamdani
- ‘Mr. Mamdani, you try to stop me from coming here. . . . Well, you can’t silence me.’
- 2026-09-25 18:37:00
- Inside Ukraine’s Drone Mission Control Room
- Visit with the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert ‘Magyar’ Brovdi. who has a warning for the U.S. and NATO.
- — Jillian Kay Melchior 2026-09-25 17:51:00
The Diplomat
- Pakistan’s Punitive Gamble in Afghanistan: An Open War With No End in Sight
- The Afghan Taliban have little incentive to accede to Islamabad’s demands.
- — Shanthie Mariet D’Souza 2026-09-25 12:28:00
- Trump-Xi Summit: Heavy of Vibes, Light on Substance
- Good feelings were on display, but there was no real movement on the many areas of friction.
- — Shannon Tiezzi 2026-09-25 13:22:00
- The Promises the Afghanistan War Left Behind
- Five years after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the relationships built over 20 years of war still matter.
- — Zahra Rahimi 2026-09-25 12:06:00
- What’s Behind Australia’s New $42 Million in Assistance to Ukraine?
- Canberra’s desire to learn from Kyiv is a sign of enormous respect and its pledge to ongoing support an expression of Australia's support for the Ukrainian cause.
- — Grant Wyeth 2026-09-25 12:59:00
- Bangladesh’s Youth-led NCP Struggles for an Independent Identity in Jamaat’s Shadow
- As part of a Jamaat-led alliance, the NCP secured a place in parliament. However, it needs to prove it is an independent force.
- — Saqlain Rizve 2026-09-25 02:02:00
- Thailand’s Independent Institutions Have Lost All Credibility
- The institutions created by the “People’s Constitution” of 1997 have become tools of the country's political and economic elite.
- — Mark S. Cogan 2026-09-25 05:47:00
- Vietnam, Canada Announce Establishment of Strategic Partnership
- As middle powers reliant on international order that is in a state of disarray, Hanoi and Ottawa believe they have a lot to gain from deeper collaboration.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-09-25 05:22:00
European Security & Defence
- MKE PİRANA hit the surface target with live warhead
- <img width="300" height="168" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pirana-img-2-Kopie-300x168.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="MKE PİRANA hit the surface targe...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-25 21:00:00
- KNDS and AERIX SYSTEMS announce a strategic cooperation
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/large_KNDS_DSP_10_01_2ffd02c0ae-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="KNDS and AERIX SYSTE...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-24 12:00:32
- Growing European Demand for Israeli Defence Systems
- <img width="300" height="233" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Viper-300-SpearUAV-300x233.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The launch of an Israeli SpearUAV...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-09-24 11:07:19
- Insta Selected for NCIA Contract Award in Cyber Security Domain
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Insta-Selected-for-NCIA-Contract-Award-in-Cyber-Security-Domain-300x169.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-24 10:00:34
- A new day dawns for the MALD decoy
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/251028_RTX_Tucson_37-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A new day dawns for the MALD® ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-24 09:19:07
- Rheinmetall awarded the maintenance contract for customs vessels
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-23-rheinmetall-erhaelt-wartungsvertrag-fuer-zollschiffe.37b09f54-300x209.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-23 14:00:40
Politico Defense feed
- GOP holds the line on Iran despite growing midterm rift with Trump
- Senate Republicans barely defeated an effort to halt the conflict even as GOP candidates in battleground states turn against the war.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-09-24 19:11:50
- US and Poland near deal for American base with 10,000 troops
- The Polish foreign minister announced the effort Thursday, despite a previous Trump administration threat to pull troops from the country.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-24 18:15:55
- Stalled military nominees leave a Pentagon void
- The delay in confirming high-level officials occurs as the U.S. tries to extricate itself from a war in the Middle East.
- — By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien 2026-09-24 08:45:00
- States jockey to land Trump’s new Space Academy
- Leaders from at least a half-dozen states are making their pitch, even though the federal academy is far from a reality.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Audrey Decker 2026-09-23 21:30:00
- Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
- The incident raises the possibility that top secret weapons technology may have been exposed to a foreign adversary — including China.
- — By Audrey Decker and Mark Satter 2026-09-18 15:55:26
- US, in controversial deal, agrees to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia
- Lawmakers have expressed concerns for years that the move would give China access to sensitive technology.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-17 20:01:00
- Trump floats setting up Army base in Poland
- The potential move comes after the Pentagon sought to pull troops from the country earlier this year.
- — By Jack Detsch 2026-09-17 18:56:22
CGTN-China politics
- International journalists on the Xi-Trump meeting
- International journalists on the Xi-Trump meeting
- 2026-09-24 23:26:18
- Chinese VP vows to push for steady growth of China-Bulgaria ties
- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said Thursday that China is willing to push for the sound, steady development of relations with Bulgaria.
- 2026-09-25 08:11:07
- Xi says China hopes US will handle Taiwan question with prudence
- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China hopes the US side will adhere to the correct position of opposing "Taiwan independence," and handle the Taiwan question with prudence to lay...
- 2026-09-24 16:55:00
- Watch: Xi Jinping walks into Oval Office at White House
- Watch: Xi Jinping walks into Oval Office at White House
- 2026-09-24 17:17:05
- Watch: Military jets conduct flyover to welcome Xi Jinping
- Watch: Military jets conduct flyover to welcome Xi Jinping
- 2026-09-24 16:25:55
- Xi, Trump to have tea chat at White House
- Xi, Trump to have tea chat at White House
- 2026-09-25 14:00:48
- Full text: Toast by Xi at state dinner hosted by Trump
- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered remarks at a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington D.C. on Thursday.
- 2026-09-25 05:24:55
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- US ends probe after liner group World Shipping Council scales back agreement
- Federal Maritime Commission placated by amendments to strip out trade association work and discussions on key international policy positions
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-25 19:18:51
- ‘Safer than wind’: Nuclear-propulsion players make their case in Miami
- It’s not the old-school nuclear power, but can ‘perception and fear’ be overcome but new safety and savings?
- — Joe Brady 2026-09-25 17:19:26
- Video: Blazing inferno rages on Greek truck carrier abandoned off Mykonos
- Authorities scramble to organise response to disaster on Attica Group vessel
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-09-25 17:15:53
- Heung-A puts $136.5m guarantee behind tanker newbuilding trio
- South Korean shipowner shifts newbuilding purchases to three special-purpose companies
- — TradeWinds staff 2026-09-25 17:04:30
- Root canal: Panama questions deepen as Federal Maritime Commission tips fees probe
- For the second straight day, ASBA delegates hear some tough questions asked about frothy transit fees in key maritime chokepoint
- — Joe Brady 2026-09-25 16:23:08
- American Club returns to members for cash after costly claims year
- Impact of the most expensive maritime disaster and other major losses prompted the move
- — Paul Peachey 2026-09-25 16:11:41
- Wavelength podcast: The Trafigura VLCC IPO
- Plus, insurers war risk and the new IUMI president
- — Craig Eason 2026-09-25 15:43:40
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 State of Play
- 2026-06-24 04:00:00
- National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-07-01 04:00:00
- Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2026 Appropriations: Overview
- 2026-07-02 04:00:00
- Appropriations for Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Since FY2017
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- National Park Service (NPS) Appropriations: TenYear Trends
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-07-15 04:00:00
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions
- 2026-07-27 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Meta opens early access program for new Muse features
- Anyone interested in joining has to ask Muse to put them on the list.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-09-25 20:34:53
- The hottest new hangout for middle schoolers is NPR’s comment section?
- When NPR staffers flagged strange comments under their podcasts on Spotify as bots, it took a Gen Z colleague to (immediately) figure out the mystery.
- — Connie Loizos 2026-09-25 20:33:58
- Anthropic to pay Akamai $11.6 billion over seven years in cloud deal
- Anthropic has committed $11.6 billion over seven years to Akamai's cloud infrastructure, a bet on CPUs that could grow to about $20 billion, and in an unusual arrangement, Akamai is giving Anthropi...
- — Aditya Mehta 2026-09-25 19:13:38
- Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his
- Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness, and building businesses.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-09-25 18:48:33
- Ahead of US IPO, British AI neocloud Nscale secures $3.36B in convertible financing
- The funding, which comes from Third Point, Nvidia, and others, will fuel the company's massive AI data center buildout.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-09-25 18:33:59
- The Aeropod automates soil aeration without robotics — see it at TechCrunch Disrupt
- Muju Earth Technologies has developed a deceptively simply pod that can save farmers money while improving crop yields.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-09-25 17:30:00
- Some Supabase customers are publicly exposing reams of people’s data to the web
- The findings highlight how AI-generated and vibe-coded apps can spill and expose users' data when not configured or secured properly.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-09-25 17:29:46
Space.com
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