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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 uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon
- The U.S. military is burning through the precision weapons at a rate that has alarmed some Pentagon officials.
- — Reuters 2026-03-27 15:19:36
- Japan sprinkles fresh missiles across its islands to fend off would-be attackers
- Japan’s standoff capability buildup includes deploying homegrown missiles and acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles to be launched from Aegis destroyers.
- — Leilani Chavez 2026-03-27 15:17:52
- Ukrainian drones hit all three Baltic States − did Russia redirect them?
- It’s unclear if Russia is actively redirecting drones or whether the incursions are simply a byproduct of electronic-warfare defenses and flight distance.
- — Linus Höller 2026-03-27 12:43:39
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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
- Prototype, Modular Silo For Sentinel To Aid Construction “At Scale”
- Testing of Northrop Grumman‘s [NOC] and Bechtel‘s prototype missile silo for the U.S. Air Force LGM-35A Sentinel future ICBM is to demonstrate a modular design that the service and indu...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-27 16:43:52
- Hundreds of Bath Iron Works Ship Designers Go On Strike
- A union of ship designers at shipbuilder General Dynamics [GD] Bath Iron Works (BIW) went on strike Monday after members rejected the company’s new four-year contract proposal last weekend. T...
- — Rich Abott 2026-03-26 21:21:30
- Lockheed Martin, Workers Building F-35, Begin Contract Negotiations
- The union representing about 5,000 Lockheed Martin [LMT] employees that work on the F-35 fighter opened contract negotiations on Thursday with the company. International Association of Machinists a...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-26 21:09:43
- Space Force May Need Uptick In Wallops Island Launches Due To Commercial Demand
- While the Space Force has used NASA’s site at Wallops Island, Va., to launch niche missions, including small-satellite orbital and sounding rocket hypersonic suborbital launches, the service ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-26 21:03:32
- Navy Changes MUSV Plans Again, Cancelling MASC And Switches To Marketplace Family Of Systems Approach
- The Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (PAE RAS) on Thursday announced it was cancelling the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) medium-sized Unmanned Surfa...
- — Rich Abott 2026-03-26 20:59:05
- AM General Says JLTV A2 Fielding On Track For 2026, Program Is ‘Healthy’ Amid Army Pivot
- AM General says the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) A2 program remains on track for initial fielding this year, with a senior executive adding the production line is “healthy” amid […...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-26 20:25:57
- STRATCOM: ‘High Confidence’ In Extending Ohio-Class Life; SLCM-N Can Match Russia, China
- Adm. Richard Correll, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), said Thursday the Navy has a plan to extend the lifespan of the Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarines to “bridge” the g...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-03-26 20:05:34
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Security spending tops $1.3M in 2025
- House members spent about $1. 31 million on security services through their Member Representational Allowances in 2025, with 228 members reporting at least one expense. While spending was widesprea...
- 2026-03-18 20:39:16
- Democratic town hall surge continues into 2026
- Democrats have continued hosting town halls at high rates in 2026, significantly outnumbering Republicans and pushing overall totals well above those seen during the previous election cycle. Democr...
- 2026-03-16 19:17:15
- International Women's Day: women gain ground
- The observance of Women's History Month and International Women's Day comes as women hold a historically large share of elected offices, both on Capitol Hill and across the states. Women make up ab...
- 2026-03-09 16:53:40
WSJ Op-eds
- Cuban Communism’s Long Goodbye
- Everywhere else, the Cold War ended 35 years ago. Fidel Castro’s legacy may be crumbling at long last.
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-03-26 21:51:00
- The Astroturf Podcasts
- Tucker Carlson wants you to believe he speaks for MAGA. So do the Democrats.
- — Kimberley A. Strassel 2026-03-26 21:27:00
- Can the Federal Reserve Please Shut Up?
- The central bank’s faulty economic predictions hurt markets and the Fed’s own institutional credibility.
- — Joseph C. Sternberg 2026-03-26 21:21:00
- Senate Democrats Choose TSA Chaos
- The agency ‘may have to close smaller airports,’ it tells Congress.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-27 02:12:00
- Don’t Let Iran’s Hostage-Takers Win
- Stopping the war weeks short would vindicate their Hormuz strategy.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-26 21:50:00
- Democrats for Energy Disarmament
- They add AI data centers to their anti-fossil-fuel target list.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-26 21:43:00
- Five Centuries of a Forbidden Bible
- William Tyndale’s English translation brought the text to ordinary churchgoers.
- — Joseph Loconte 2026-03-26 21:27:00
The Diplomat
- The Iran War: Is Southeast Asia Heading Into Its Next Crisis?
- History suggests the energy crunch is just the beginning of a chain reaction that ends with a food and social stability crisis.
- — Brice Tseen Fu Lee and Juan Pablo Sims 2026-03-27 15:01:00
- Has the Iran War Revealed a Shift in India’s Grand Strategy?
- Whatever happened to India’s promotion of a multipolar world?
- — Sandeep Bhardwaj 2026-03-27 14:30:00
- Australia, International Broadcasting, and the Maintenance of Regional Trust
- Australia must decide whether to remain an active, trusted participant in regional discourse or to relinquish that role to competing actors.
- — Kevin McQuillan 2026-03-27 14:39:00
- What the West Misses About China’s Nuclear Build-up
- Until Western analysts honestly grapple with what U.S. and allied conventional capabilities look like from Beijing, no stable strategic relationship with China is achievable.
- — Dan Plesch and Manuel Galileo 2026-03-27 13:42:00
- The Global Implications of China’s 5-Year Plan AI Ambitions
- China’s quest for global leadership in AI and cybersecurity threatens free expression and information integrity around the world.
- — Michael Caster 2026-03-27 13:09:00
- Despite a Supposedly Defensive Policy, China’s Military Budget Rises Fast
- China’s sustained higher defense spending has altered the military balance in the region.
- — Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan 2026-03-27 13:03:00
- Europe’s China Confusion: From Global Trade to Russia
- From trade issues to the Russia-Ukraine war, China presents a dual face to Europe.
- — François Godement 2026-03-27 12:15:00
European Security & Defence
- Influence Tool: Gulf conflict illustrates strategic impact of mine warfare returning to the fore
- <img width="200" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2-ESD-Gulf-NMW-Nor-Kopie-200x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Simulated explosions illust...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-27 07:44:05
- NAVAIR Selects Near Earth Autonomy to Enable Uncrewed Ship-to-Shore Operations in Contested Maritime Environments
- <img width="300" height="171" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A9wsawbh_1lusuct_1ew-300x171.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-27 07:03:08
- HENSOLDT publishes its 2025 Annual Report
- <img width="300" height="190" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AUMOVIO_PP_Cooperation-HENSOLDT_2-300x190.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Martin ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-26 14:18:19
- Operation Roaring Lion
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/P1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Israel Ministry of Defense]" style="displ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-26 13:12:52
- Patria AMV Full Mission Simulator delivered to the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/patria-logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Patria]" style="display: block; ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-26 08:17:57
- The drone industry sends a clear message
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/uav-dach-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Group Photo Round Table UAS-Industry [Pho...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-26 08:04:16
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Top Republican attacks Pentagon for not providing details on Iran
- The House Armed Services Committee chair said the department owes lawmakers more information about the administration’s plans for U.S. troops in the Middle East.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-03-25 18:32:16
- Republicans reject limits on Iran war, despite deepening conflict
- This was the third test of GOP support for the president's actions, even as oil prices have shot up and the American public appears increasingly disenchanted with the war.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-03-25 00:01:54
- Pentagon prepares to send another 3,000 troops to Middle East
- The decision to move the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the region heightens the possibility U.S. troops will enter Iran.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-03-24 18:10:56
- Pentagon weighs sending more troops to Middle East
- The discussions, while evolving, would mark a drastic new step in the Iran war.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-03-19 18:41:55
CGTN-China politics
- China: Mexico's tariff hikes constitute trade, investment barriers
- The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday released the final conclusions of a probe into Mexico's restrictive measures against China and other non-free trade agreement (FTA) partners, stating t...
- 2026-03-26 05:14:23
- Ukraine talks stall amid widening tensions, mounting energy pressures
- Ukraine peace talks have stalled amid unresolved differences, even as Russia keeps channels open with the United States. Meanwhile, Western support for Kyiv grows and energy tensions across Europe ...
- 2026-03-26 05:25:16
- Iran launches new wave of missiles towards Israel: Iranian state media
- Iran launched a new wave of missiles towards Israel early Tuesday, state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported, saying that the missiles passed through several Israeli missile defenses.
- 2026-03-24 02:49:08
- China condemns outlaw's forcible entry into Chinese embassy in Japan
- China is deeply shocked that an outlaw claiming to be an active-duty officer of the Japan Self-Defense Forces forcibly broke into the Chinese embassy in Japan by climbing over the wall, Chinese For...
- 2026-03-24 09:58:10
- China's Middle East special envoy meets Israeli ambassador
- Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue on Tuesday met with Ambassador of Israel to China Eliav Belotsercovsky in Beijing. The two sides exchanged views on the cu...
- 2026-03-24 13:14:15
- Iran reviews US ceasefire plan, Trump says Tehran wants deal
- US President Donald Trump said Iran was desperate to make a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, contradicting the Iranian foreign minister, who said his country was reviewing a US proposa...
- 2026-03-26 09:02:36
- Hainan FTP sees major tariff cuts since special customs operations
- The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in south China's Hainan Province saw a surge in transactions involving zero-tariff goods during the first 100 days of its island-wide special customs operations, ac...
- 2026-03-26 14:30:02
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- How Jamieson Greer’s trade probes could impose new fees on shipping
- Maritime Action Plan proposals could find their way into probes by Trump’s trade chief
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-03-27 17:59:31
- Wavelength podcast: What to do with the floating wreck of the Arctic Metagaz
- Plus: IMO climate battle lines emerge, increasing the voice of Africa and the role of US farmers in a clean fuel future
- — Craig Eason 2026-03-27 17:37:23
- Can US farmers sway Trump to make a U-turn on IMO decarbonisation policy?
- Ethanol production is underutilised with capacity available for shipping, says Climate Ethanol Alliance’s Szabo
- — Craig Eason 2026-03-27 17:18:13
- Iran war has become a high-stakes game for Greek shipping
- If Tehran starts charging tolls for Hormuz crossings, Hellenic vessels can hardly expect a rebate
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-03-27 17:02:51
- Sales of bulk carriers steady and values are still rising
- Asset values continue to creep up and prospective buyers are as hungry as ever, brokers say
- — Holly Birkett 2026-03-27 15:58:04
- Vellis family linked to product tanker order at Hyundai’s Philippines yard
- Greek brokers say Delia Shipping has inked new LR2s for delivery from 2028
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-27 15:42:32
- Ship struck in Strait of Hormuz attack runs aground on Iranian island
- Vessel appears to have drifted into Iranian territory in the Strait of Hormuz
- — Yannick Guerry 2026-03-27 15:06:14
EveryCRS Appropriations
- DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Appropriations, FY2026
- 2026-01-20 05:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach
- The European Union's top executive body has confirmed a cyberattack after hackers reportedly stole reams of data from the European Commission's cloud storage.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-03-27 17:59:29
- Aetherflux reportedly raising Series B at $2 billion valuation
- Index Ventures is said to be leading a $250 million to $350 million round.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-03-27 17:05:26
- Rivian gets another $1B from Volkswagen
- The two companies have been collaborating on a joint venture that would see Rivian tech go in VW's EVs.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-03-27 15:47:03
- Iranian hackers claim breach of FBI director Kash Patel’s personal email account
- Handala, a pro-Iranian hacking group allegedly working for Iran’s government, published emails it said were taken from the Gmail account of FBI director Kash Patel.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, Zack Whittaker 2026-03-27 15:39:07
- Apple says no one using Lockdown Mode has been hacked with spyware
- The tech giant's claim that it has not seen any successful spyware attacks targeting Apple devices with Lockdown Mode enabled comes amid a leak of hacking tools targeting users running devices with...
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-03-27 14:27:32
- OpenAI shuts down Sora while Meta gets shut out in court
- When an 82-year-old Kentucky woman was offered $26 million from an AI company that wanted to build a data center on her land, she said no. Sure, that same company can try to rezone 2...
- — Theresa Loconsolo 2026-03-27 13:30:00
- David Sacks is done as AI czar — here’s what he’s doing instead
- Sacks will be much further from the power center in Washington than since the outset of this second Trump administration.
- — Connie Loizos 2026-03-27 01:26:40
Space.com
- Fireball sightings are surging across the US — here's what's really going on
- With bright meteors sighted over Ohio, Texas, and Europe, you might wonder what's going on. Is meteor activity really increasing, or is there just a surge in reporting?
- — Jamie Carter 2026-03-27 17:00:00
- Are Saturn's rings made of a lost, shattered moon? New evidence arises for the case
- New simulations suggest Saturn's rings formed from a shattered moon called Chrysalis, offering clues to the planet's tilt and surprisingly young rings.
- — Sharmila Kuthunur 2026-03-27 16:00:00
- 'For All Mankind' season 5: Release date & how to watch Apple TV's alt-history space show
- 'We will not back down! It's high time we bring Mars back under control.'
- — Jeff Spry 2026-03-27 15:00:00
- New portrait of the oldest-known supernova | Space photo of the day for March 27, 2026
- A NASA X-ray telescope has captured a breathtaking portrait of a supernova remnant, revealing unseen features of the exploded star.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-03-27 14:00:00
- NASA's ambitious 'decade of Venus' exploration may bank on 1 probe: 'Not everything can move forward'
- NASA may not be able to move forward with all three of its planned Venus missions as budget pressures force difficult trade-offs across its planetary science portfolio.
- — Sharmila Kuthunur 2026-03-27 16:11:23
- What time is NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch on April 1?
- NASA's long-anticipated Artemis 2 mission — the first crewed flight to the moon in more than half a century — could lift off as soon as April 1. Here's how you can watch it live.
- — Samantha Mathewson 2026-03-27 12:09:44
- NASA is developing the '1st nuclear powered interplanetary spacecraft.' What about the Voyager probes?
- What is nuclear electric propulsion and how is it different from radioisotope thermoelectric generators?
- — Keith Cooper 2026-03-27 10:00:00