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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
- DOGE said it saved $1.7 billion by terminating a military health IT contract. GAO found the contract was never terminated.
- DOGE reported $1.76 billion in savings from terminating a contract, but GAO found that the contract was never terminated and no funds were deobligated.
- — Natalie Oliverio 2026-08-10 21:33:33
- DARPA developing hypersonic cruise missile to evade enemy air defenses
- DARPA is developing a hypersonic cruise missile in response to the Pentagon's concerns that American missiles are vulnerable to enemy air defenses.
- — Michael Peck 2026-08-10 20:54:38
- USS Theodore Roosevelt becomes first carrier with built-in Unmanned Air Warfare Center
- The USS Theodore Roosevelt is now the first Navy carrier to be equipped with an Unmanned Air Warfare Center that will support the unmanned MQ-25A Stingray.
- — Claire Barrett 2026-08-10 19:39:58
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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
- Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Urge Trump Admin Support For Marines’ JLTV Second Supplier Effort
- Wisconsin’s GOP congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to support legislative language enabling the Marine Corps to potentially bring in a second Joint Light Tactical Veh...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-08-10 21:36:50
- Second Stage NGI Motor In Successful Hot Fire Test
- The second stage solid rocket motor being developed for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program was successfully static fired inside a facility representing conditions in low-Earth orbit, dem...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-10 21:18:16
- Lockheed Martin Nabs Contact To Create Combat Systems Integration For Australian Virginia Subs
- Lockheed Martin [LMT] won a $19 million two-year contract from the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) to create their own Combat Systems Integration (CSI) capability for the upcoming Virginia‑clas...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-10 20:39:35
- Saronic Adds Gulfport Site For On-Water USV Testing
- Saronic announced another American Gulf Coast facility that is already performing some unmanned surface vessel (USV) work at the Port of Gulfport, Miss. The company said its new site covers […...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-10 20:35:27
- Lockheed Martin Offers Modular Missile Technologies And Related Storefront
- Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Monday launched a family of missile components that include radio frequency sensors, datalinks and seeker technologies “built on a common baseline” that can be used in ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-10 20:26:33
- Archer Acquiring Boeing Businesses That Add Drones, Autonomy And Air Traffic Management
- Archer Aviation [ACHR] on Monday said has agreed to acquire three businesses from Boeing [BA], including the company’s Insitu subsidiary that develops and manufactures Group 3 unmanned aircraft s...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-10 15:27:31
- Epirus Tightens Relationship With Marines To Counter Drones Using Directed Energy
- With a new $11 million contract in hand from the Marine Corps, Epirus will deliver a second-generation version of its directed energy system to be integrated with an existing short-range […]<...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-10 10:14:15
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Ballard Partners extends its K Street dominance
- Ballard Partners is pulling away from the rest of Washington's lobbying industry. Ballard Partners reported a record $30. 37 million in lobbying revenue in the second quarter, outperforming its the...
- 2026-08-10 18:14:48
- Hawley brings intel to security team
- Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo. ) has added a veteran intelligence and foreign policy hand to his national security team. Everett Price is now Hawley's national security adviser after most recently servin...
- 2026-08-06 19:45:20
- 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
WSJ Op-eds
- Will the Yen Need Saving Again Soon?
- The effects of a recent government action already are fading.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-11 06:44:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-08-11 04:00:00
- The Next ‘Lab Leak’ Could Be AI
- Recent sandbox breaches demonstrate the need for federal guardrails.
- — Robert Knake 2026-08-10 22:17:00
- Trump’s Blockade Keeps the Economic Pressure on Iran
- This may be the best answer to the regime’s rising demands.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-10 22:01:00
- The New College Race Preferences
- The DOJ says Duke Law is flouting the Supreme Court. Who else?
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-10 21:59:00
- A Welcome Trump Restart for Head Start
- Lifting federal mandates might lead to better outcomes for children in the Great Society program.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-10 21:59:00
- WNBA Asks: What Is a W?
- Sophie Cunningham’s fight for women’s sports gets an assist from Enes Freedom.
- — William McGurn 2026-08-10 21:36:00
The Diplomat
- Indonesia’s President Nominates Central Bank Deputy as New Governor
- The rupiah rose slightly on news of Destry Damayanti's nomination, which will now pass to the House of Representatives for approval.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-08-11 05:03:00
- Art, Surveillance, and the Politics of Memory in Southeast Asia
- In recent years, the region has seen a worrying rise of moral policing and restrictions on cultural expression.
- — Deepthy Menon 2026-08-11 01:57:00
- ASEAN Fractures Widen as Thailand Hosts Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing
- A conversation with Mark Cogan of Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka.
- — Luke Hunt 2026-08-10 01:36:00
- US Official Reassures Asia of Commitment, Calls for Greater Burden Sharing
- Undersecretary of War Elbridge Colby told an audience in Manila that U.S. interests are "more engaged than ever in the Indo-Pacific."
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-08-11 00:53:00
- Painting Bullseyes: What Iran’s Attacks on US Bases Mean for the Indo-Pacific
- The attacks in the Middle East have raised anxieties elsewhere, as residents of communities near U.S. bases the world over worry about becoming the target of external aggression.
- — Charmaine N. Willis 2026-08-10 18:22:00
- Air Force Ascendant: Senior PLA Leadership Changes and Their Implications
- If current trends continue, the PLAAF is likely going to have a greater-than-usual presence on the next Central Military Commission.
- — Zi Yang 2026-08-10 16:50:00
- Safeguarding Storage: Wildberries’ Move to Kazakhstan
- As drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses across Russia continue, the company moves to increase its presence in Kazakhstan
- — Albert Otkjær 2026-08-10 16:45:00
European Security & Defence
- Otokar Welcomes Romania’s Minister of National Defense
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Otokar_Photo3-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Otokar]" style="display: blo...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-11 08:38:54
- H1 2026: Record order intake for RENK
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-11 07:27:10
- Hybrid Communications and NATO’s Imperative for Innovation on the Eastern Flank
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NATO-and-hybid-comms-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="NATO and Hybrid Comms. [P...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-11 03:46:36
- Why reliable weather data still decides missions on the frontline
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Why-reliable-weather-data-still-decides-missions-on-the-frontline-Kopie-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual ...
- — ESD 2026-08-11 03:45:29
- The Hidden Weakness of Western Air Defenses
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-Hidden-Weakness-of-Western-Air-Defenses-300x200.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Israel`...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-08-10 10:33:28
- Additional 69 BOXER RCT30 Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Germany and the Netherlands
- <img width="300" height="218" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Additional-69-BOXER-RCT30-300x218.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="KNDS BOXER RCT30 [Photo: K...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-10 09:33:27
Politico Defense feed
- Hegseth can’t persuade Republicans to back his big budget
- Senators are leaving town no closer to enacting the crown jewel of the Defense secretary’s agenda.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Mark Satter 2026-08-10 08:45:00
- Pentagon policy chief can’t get invited to Beijing
- Anger over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan appears to have played a role in China's decision.
- — By Phelim Kine and Jack Detsch 2026-08-06 08:45:00
- 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
CGTN-China politics
- Chinese court settles foreign vessels' Hormuz Strait collision dispute
- A Chinese maritime court has successfully mediated a dispute that had arisen from a collision between two foreign vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) said on Mon...
- 2026-08-10 09:35:20
- Lula slams US revocation of Brazilian ambassador's visa
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday criticized the US decision to revoke the visa of Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, calling the move "irresponsible and thou...
- 2026-08-06 01:39:22
- Iran says all threats 'noteworthy,' denies deal on reopening Hormuz
- Iran's Acting Defense Minister Seyed Majid Ebn Al-Reza said Sunday that Tehran perceives every "enemy" threat as "real and noteworthy," rejecting any characterization of them as mere psychological ...
- 2026-08-02 09:18:24
- 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
- Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine's ambassador to US
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, according to a decree published by the presidential office on Monday.
- 2026-08-04 11:41:48
- UN Secretary-General race enters crucial phase
- UN Secretary-General race enters crucial phase
- 2026-08-03 22:42:49
- SCO member states hold cyber anti-terrorism exercise in Xinjiang
- Delegations from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states took part in a joint cyber anti-terrorism exercise held in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chi...
- 2026-08-06 06:27:24
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Shipping tycoon Marinakis sues UK football club over gun banner
- Greek owner takes legal action against Crystal Palace in defamation row
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-11 09:47:41
- MSC fined $6m for obstructing US probe into out-of-control container ship
- The MSC Michigan VII was stuck at near-full throttle near Charleston bridge in 2024
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-11 09:38:39
- Capesize rate bonanza lifts profit at Himalaya Shipping
- Shipowner’s bottom line climbed sharply as its bulkers outperformed the market
- — Holly Birkett 2026-08-11 08:53:24
- Shadow fleet tanker targeted in US military strike picks up new insurance with yachts specialist
- Settebello is at the centre of a forged document scandal with victims of attack left without compensation
- — Paul Peachey 2026-08-11 08:43:06
- Adnoc Gas eyes new LNG export terminal to bypass Strait of Hormuz
- Facility would be located on UAE’s east coast but final decision still pending
- — Lucy Hine 2026-08-11 08:33:01
- ZeroNorth embraces speedboat strategy for AI roll-out
- Danish tech firm’s boss, Soren Andersen, explains how it is implementing agentic AI as it moves from start-up to scale-up
- — Craig Eason 2026-08-11 08:21:25
- Oil spill from sanctioned tanker stretches to nearly 400 square km
- Slick spreading from the damaged Caroline Bezengi off Oman
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-11 08:07:26
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- 2026-05-27 04:00:00
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- 2026-05-28 04:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- OpenAI reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer
- San Francisco's housing market is in trouble again.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-08-11 00:03:18
- As AI-led attacks multiply, OpenAI launches a new cyber model
- OpenAI is expanding its AI cybersecurity defense program Daybreak, and rolling out a new cyber-trained AI model with it.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-08-10 23:56:15
- Jeff Bezos might finally get his hands on a sports team
- Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to buying his first stake in a sports team: the U.K.'s famed Liverpool Football Club.
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-08-10 23:16:44
- Now Rippling is counter-suing tiny startup Runlayer
- This lawsuit follows one filed last month by Runlayer that accused Rippling of stealing its product ideas. It's a seller- and buyer-beware market warning.
- — Julie Bort 2026-08-10 22:26:54
- Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight the billionaire tax
- California's Prop 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state's billionaires.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-08-10 21:20:04
- Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto is exactly why people don’t like AI
- On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word manifesto about personal AI, largely about the possibilities for the "personal superintelligence" systems Meta AI is building.
- — Russell Brandom 2026-08-10 20:53:02
- Tech industry is buzzing after a Claude agent hacked into a gym
- An OpenClaw agent hacked into a gym's reservation system to bump its human boss higher on a class' waitlist. And the tech industry took notice.
- — Julie Bort 2026-08-10 20:04:24
Space.com
- Watch the total solar eclipse online Aug. 12 with these free livestreams
- Here's how to watch the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse live online for free.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-08-11 08:12:34
- 'Launching anywhere, anytime and without compromise': Rocket Lab unveils new 'GHOST' portable spaceport system
- Rocket Lab plans to start launching even more frequently and flexibly, thanks to a new portable spaceport system called "GHOST," which packages everything into standard shipping containers.
- — Mike Wall 2026-08-10 22:43:51
- The Andromeda galaxy may be getting bullied by a smaller galactic neighbor, scientists find
- Andromeda has slowed its star-forming rate over the last 40 million years. Scientists think they finally know why.
- — Rahul Rao 2026-08-10 18:00:00
- Lego Project Hail Mary review: Amaze, amaze, amaze!
- Is the new Lego Project Hail Mary set worth the space on your shelf? We built the movie-inspired set to help you decide if it belongs in your collection.
- — Ian Stokes 2026-08-10 17:00:00
- Chinese rocket explodes less than 90 seconds after liftoff (photos)
- China's latest rocket launch ended in failure this morning (Aug. 10), lighting up the skies with some unwanted fireworks.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-08-10 20:27:03
- This ZWO astronomy camera is perfect for solar and lunar imaging
- Easy to use and with an excellent build quality, the ZWO ASI174MM is a fast, monochrome USB 3.0 camera that’s perfect for solar and lunar imaging.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-08-10 14:11:15
- Sharpest image of the sun ever captured! | Space photo of the day for Aug. 10, 2026
- An international team of researchers using the U.S. National Science Foundation's Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the highest-resolution view of the sun's surface.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-08-10 15:41:49