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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
- US Air Force jet engine manufacturing plagued by ‘significant challenges’
- Jet engine manufacturing is plagued by production delays, quality control issues and material shortages, the U.S. Air Force said.
- — Michael Peck 2026-08-03 18:41:46
- Pentagon moves to triple Patriot, quadruple THAAD interceptor production
- The Pentagon is looking to triple Patriot missile production and quadruple THAAD interceptor production through framework agreements announced Monday.
- — Natalie Oliverio 2026-08-03 15:59:37
- Poland readies Ukraine ‘Coalition of Willing’ drills, eyes NATO support for border defense
- Poland is preparing to host the first military drills for the 'Coalition of the Willing,' a group of nations established to provide support for Ukraine.
- — Jaroslaw Adamowski 2026-08-03 15:05:39
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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
- APG-85 Radar in LRIP, Northrop Grumman Says; F-35 Program Declines Comment
- The Pentagon has given the green light to low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the F-35 fighter’s new APG-85 active electronically scanned array radar by Northrop Grumman [NOC], according to...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-03 20:46:42
- Earth Remote Sensing Company Orbital Sentry Raises Pre-Seed Funding
- Orbital Sentry, which is focused on infrared imaging systems for geosynchronous orbit (GEO), on Monday said it closed a pre-seed round to begin sensor development and expand commercial and governme...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-03 20:42:11
- Fuse Expands NNSA Footprint With Five-Year NNSS Agreement
- Fusion technology developer Fuse signed a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with prime contractor Mission Support and Test Services at the Nevada National Security Si...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-08-03 19:28:45
- Air Force Explores Digital HF For Sentinel, As Planned EMD Re-Certification Decision Nears
- Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is exploring the use of digital high frequency (DHF) nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) for the LGM-35A Sentinel future ICBM by Northrop Grum...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-03 19:12:29
- USVs For Logistics, 3D Printing And Advanced Manufacturing Enjoy “Organic Demand” During RIMPAC
- A major international maritime exercise that wrapped up last week around the Hawaiian Islands demonstrated the value of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) used to ferry parts and materials from shore ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-03 15:50:46
- 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
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- 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
WSJ Op-eds
- Is Another Iran Deal in Sight After Trump Calls Off Another Attack?
- President Trump again decides not to escalate the conflict with Iran, saying the regime now wants to make a deal. Plus, Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche wins the support of key Republican Sena...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-08-03 20:43:00
- Notable & Quotable: “Food Deserts”
- ‘If the aim is simply to make certain foods more available, a government-subsidized market counts as a success merely by existing.’
- 2026-08-03 19:41:00
- To Regulate AI, Follow the Cfius Model
- The oversight committee adjudicates national-security concerns without strangling private markets.
- — Robert Wilkie 2026-08-03 19:41:00
- The Horsemen Among the High-Rises
- New York’s City Council and Mayor Mamdani target another business: the Central Park carriages.
- — Moira Gleason 2026-08-03 15:40:00
- The Way Out of Trump’s Iran Trap? We’ll Find Out in 2029
- He isn’t the first president to get bogged down in Asia. The others left it to their successors.
- — Gerard Baker 2026-08-03 15:38:00
- When a Kid Acts Out, Schools Should Ask Why
- The student is trying to accomplish something with his bad behavior; don’t let him.
- 2026-08-03 14:11:00
- Not Your Grandfather’s ‘Middle-Class Life’
- Maybe younger Americans aren’t struggling to afford what previous generations had, but a far more elaborate version.
- 2026-08-03 14:10:00
The Diplomat
- Xi Jinping’s AI Vision
- Xi’s speech addressed the attendees at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, but his real audience was the international community, and of course the United States.
- — Bonnie Girard 2026-08-03 13:01:00
- Is Japan Decoupling From China?
- The new generation of Japanese policymakers is far less willing to accommodate China than its predecessors.
- — Jio Kamata 2026-08-03 12:37:00
- Uzbekistan’s Nuclear Power Plant Project Advances
- Officials say that the first small modular reactor of Uzbekistan’s nuclear power plant project is to be commissioned in 2029.
- — Niginakhon Saida 2026-08-03 09:17:00
- Pakistan Wields Iron Fist Against Protesters in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir
- Last week, Pakistani Defense Minister Khwaja Asif described protesters “as enemies like India."
- — Sudha Ramachandran 2026-08-03 11:37:00
- Is Islamic Extremism Taking Over Bangladesh?
- Two years after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, what is the role of Islamism movements in Bangladesh?
- 2026-08-03 11:53:00
- 12 Asian Countries Subject to Finalized US Visa Bond Program
- The program, which launched as a pilot in August 2025, is now permanent and at present affects the citizens of 50 countries.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-08-03 09:07:00
- Myanmar’s Depleted Oil Pipeline
- A cross-border energy project deals with the impact of two conflicts.
- — Sribala Subramanian 2026-08-03 06:33:00
European Security & Defence
- How to enable defense enterprises to improve outcomes?
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-03 14:13:35
- Rheinmetall Unveils GMF140
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-03-rheinmetall-praesentiert-mit-der-gmf140-die-fregatte-der-naechsten-generation-300x209.jpg" class="webfee...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-03 11:53:36
- Elbit Propose UAV Carrier Concept
- <img width="300" height="123" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ELBIT-UAV-CARRIER-GRAPHIC-300x123.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; m...
- — ESD 2026-07-30 08:27:25
- Israeli C-UAS Companies in Strategic Collaboration
- <img width="300" height="167" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ForceField-with-DefendAir-in-action-300x167.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="displa...
- — 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
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
- Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard,' Israel expected to join
- Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard,' Israel expected to join
- 2026-08-01 01:01:53
- Nagasaki mayor presses Koizumi to learn about nuclear weapons' cruelty
- Nagasaki mayor presses Koizumi to learn about nuclear weapons' cruelty
- 2026-07-31 15:12:20
- Poll on China's position paper on so-called excess production capacity
- On July 28, China's Ministry of Commerce released its position paper on the issue of so-called excess production capacity.
- 2026-07-28 12:20:08
- 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
- Netanyahu heads to Washington
- Netanyahu heads to Washington
- 2026-07-29 15:22:55
- US launches fresh strikes against Iran as war engulfs more countries
- The United States launched new strikes against Iran and Iran-backed groups on Wednesday, as Washington and Tehran continued a cycle of military escalation that has heightened fears of a broader reg...
- 2026-07-30 04:06:43
- How China emerged as an 'oasis of certainty' for foreign investors
- At a time when geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty continue to reshape investment decisions, an increasing number of multi-national companies are choosing to deepen their footprin...
- 2026-08-03 11:19:48
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- DryDel seals five-year time charters for capesize newbuilding quartet
- A familiar Japanese name has agreed to terms on fixtures with hybrid reward structures
- — Joe Brady 2026-08-03 20:19:45
- Will Donald Trump extend his historically long waiver of the Jones Act?
- Shipping sector protected by domestic shipping law are closely watching Washington DC
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-08-03 18:52:11
- Middle East war impact on bunker supplies sees ethanol fuel price reach par with diesel
- Middle East conflict reveals price sensitivity and relative affordability of green fuel
- — Craig Eason 2026-08-03 16:06:00
- Contships Logistics profit holds firm despite smaller fleet
- Strong charter market cushions revenue dip from vessel sales
- — Ian Lewis 2026-08-03 14:14:32
- Andi Case: Clarksons looking at ‘numerous transactions’ with growth ambitions in every area
- Chief executive explains how world’s largest shipbroker plans to continue using its financial power to fund purchases
- — Andy Pierce 2026-08-03 13:28:03
- Brokers split on VLCC price rises after Adnoc L&S secondhand market raid
- Abu Dhabi-backed owner said to have paid a premium, prompting the question: is it the only owner willing to pay up?
- — Matt Coyne 2026-08-03 13:17:33
- ‘Acute shock to chronic strain’: Shore leave cuts add to seafarer woes as happiness index falls further
- Industry index suggests that war is highlighting existing issues facing crew on the growing global fleet
- — Paul Peachey 2026-08-03 13:04:26
EveryCRS Appropriations
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- 2026-05-07 04:00:00
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- 2026-05-12 04:00:00
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- 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
- AWS is helping vibe-coding startup Superblocks, and the implications are big
- AWS now allows vibe coding tool Superblocks to be embedded into the private clouds of AWS customers. It's another step towards decoupling apps from models.
- — Julie Bort 2026-08-03 20:00:00
- Who’s legally to blame for Anthropic and OpenAI’s autonomous AI hacks? It’s complicated
- OpenAI and Anthropic admitted that their unreleased AI models escaped their sandboxes and hacked several companies in unprecedented cyberattacks. Who is legally to blame? Should prosecutors charge ...
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, Zack Whittaker 2026-08-03 19:45:35
- DesignArena creators raise $7.9 million to bring taste to AI models
- DesignArena is used by 5.3 million people around the world, providing critical human evaluations to frontier labs.
- — Russell Brandom 2026-08-03 19:28:57
- Influencers draw backlash for attending OpenAI’s first luxury trip
- OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip is sparking online backlash as tensions over the use of AI continue.
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-08-03 19:09:56
- Apple challenges UK government’s latest demand for iCloud backdoor: report
- Apple has appealed a new legal demand by the U.K. government, which critics say could threaten the privacy rights of users all over the world.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-08-03 18:54:09
- Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic?
- Apple’s long-awaited AI overhaul finally makes Siri the assistant it was always supposed to be. But after years of delays, the launch lands in an AI landscape where chatbots have evolved into age...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-08-03 18:43:43
- Outernet turns your saved posts into real-world adventures
- Founded by the creators of viral offline events like San Francisco’s citywide scavenger hunt Pursuit, Outernet's app helps users save places and events they discover online, then nudges them to a...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-08-03 18:00:24
Space.com
- A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon this week. Why is it on a collision course?
- The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon early Wednesday morning (Aug. 5). Here's what put it on this kamikaze course.
- — Mike Wall 2026-08-03 21:00:00
- Jack in for a cyberpunk jolt with this energized first trailer for Apple TV's 'Neuromancer'
- William Gibson's influential 1984 sci-fi novel finally scores a proper adaptation.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-08-03 20:00:00
- Jupiter's moon Europa may have signs of life in its buried ocean — but can we get to them?
- "This helps future missions interpret what they find and better understand where to look for signs of habitability."
- — Sharmila Kuthunur 2026-08-03 18:12:21
- 3 moons of Neptune may be remnants of ice worlds shattered in a catastrophic crash
- "We've had only a single flyby — Voyager 2 in 1989 — and these results make clear there's much more to learn."
- — Charles Q. Choi 2026-08-03 16:17:26
- The 1st 'three-headed' asteroid | Space photo of the day for Aug. 3, 2026
- New images reveal what astronomers believe is the first-known "trilobate" or three-headed asteroid in our solar system.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-08-03 14:28:03
- On this day in space! Aug. 3, 2004: NASA launches MESSENGER spacecraft to orbit Mercury
- NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft aimed to orbit Mercury for the first time to hunt for clues of water on the tiny, innermost planet.
- — Hanneke Weitering 2026-08-03 14:28:55
- 13 amazing things to see during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12
- The solar corona is the ultimate sight during a total solar eclipse, but there'll be a chance to see much more on Aug. 12, 2026.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-08-03 13:00:00