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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
- After FCAS demise, Germany’s options include ordering more F-35 warplanes
- “Knowing what we know today, we wouldn’t set up a program in this way again,” Pistorius said.
- — Sebastian Sprenger 2026-06-09 15:39:53
- Pentagon reveals preferred munitions for one-way attack drones
- The list includes Northrop Grumman and several startups competing to supply low-cost payloads compatible with any drone design.
- — Daniel Terrill 2026-06-09 13:56:44
- Putin offers Su-57 to India as New Delhi faces stealth fighter gap
- The co-production and customization being offered by Russia marks one of the most expansive defense cooperation proposals made in recent years to India.
- — Anjana Pasricha 2026-06-09 13:13:26
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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
- MacGyver, Squishy Tech, YGGY Aviation Among Invitees For DARPA Lift Challenge
- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on Monday announced invitations to 72 teams to demonstrate innovative drone designs capable of carrying at least four times their weight. The l...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-09 14:23:48
- NRO Awards BlackSky Multi-Million Dollar Modification To Accelerate Development Of AROS Satellite
- BlackSky Technology [BKSY] on Tuesday said the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) awarded the company a contract modification to speed development of its AROS multi-spectral, broad area Earth obs...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-09 12:30:21
- Mine Countermeasure Systems Need To Be Self-Contained, Have Onboard Data Analysis: Officials Say
- While the Navy grapples with the prospect of hunting Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict with Iran, Navy officers last week said they want to see future […]<img width="801" he...
- — Rich Abott 2026-06-08 21:52:18
- HASC’s Final FY ‘27 NDAA Expands Systems Eligible For Multi-Years, Includes LTAMDS, IBCS, ARRW
- House defense authorizers added a measure to their version of the next defense policy bill that would expand the list of weapons platforms eligible for multi-year contracts, to include the […...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-06-08 21:26:07
- Joint Strike Missile Operational Test Planned For October, 2027, As Kongsberg Gets Nearly $241 Million Lot 2 Award
- The U.S. Air Force is planning an operational test of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) by Norway’s Kongsberg in October next year, and the company is receiving a nearly $241 […]<img width...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-06-08 20:42:41
- Bayou Metal To Build Modules For HII’s ROMULUS USV To Help Speed Production
- HII [HII] on Monday announced Bayou Metal Supply & Manufacturing as a strategic partner for its ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessel (USV), creating a dedicated line to supply production modules...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-08 20:39:22
- CACI’s SkyValor Counter-Drone System Validated For Operational Use By JIATF-401
- The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force on Sunday said CACI International’s [CACI] SkyValor counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) that uses non-kinetic means to defeat drone threats has been...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-08 19:58:16
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Low volume, high price tag for 2026 congressional trips
- Congressional privately funded travel activity slowed this year, but the trips lawmakers did take remained costly. Through April, congressional members reported 103 privately sponsored trips, the f...
- 2026-06-08 18:19:32
- Hill veteran makes a Capitol comeback
- A longtime congressional staffer is returning to the Hill from K Street in a new role with the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Kathee Facchiano has joined the House Energy and Commerce C...
- 2026-06-04 19:47:56
- Trade and tariff lobbying reaches record levels
- Trade and tariff lobbying reached record levels to start 2026 as businesses navigated a rapidly changing trade environment shaped by global conflict, trade negotiations and court battles over the T...
- 2026-06-01 18:30:11
- NHTSA drives away with Rogers aide
- A veteran aide to Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky. ) has taken her transportation experience to the executive branch. Chelsea Jarrett has joined the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as directo...
- 2026-05-29 18:17:14
- Pipeline to Washington: Sable's federal push
- The operator behind a controversial effort to restart offshore oil production in California has emerged as one of Washington's fastest-growing lobbying clients. Sable Offshore Corp. tallied $620,0...
- 2026-05-26 19:10:30
WSJ Op-eds
- The Danger of Exporting AI Chips to China
- The AI Overwatch Act will help ensure that American chips don’t build Chinese artificial intelligence.
- 2026-06-09 15:57:00
- The CDC’s Flawed Logic on Ebola Restrictions
- The agency’s recent actions are a departure from longstanding public-health approaches.
- 2026-06-09 15:57:00
- Requiring the SAT Test Boosts Student Success
- After we started requiring entrance exams at Chapman University, graduation rates more than doubled.
- 2026-06-09 15:56:00
- My Father, the Candy Man, and Five Lifetimes of Sweets
- A reader recalls growing up with packs of gum and Life Savers in his pocket.
- 2026-06-09 15:50:00
- A Side Effect of Redistricting
- Excessive gerrymandering in blue states could drive out red voters.
- 2026-06-09 15:47:00
- NRSC Chair Tim Scott Handicaps the Senate Midterm Map
- The 2026 primary season is in full swing, and both parties are gearing up for record midterm spending. As Republicans battle to maintain their Senate majority, where is the party placing its bigges...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-06-09 15:17:00
- WSJ Opinion: The Lockdown Dissidents
- WSJ Opinion Documentary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of prominent scientists challenged the prevailing government approach to lockdowns. The Lockdown Dissidents tells the story of researc...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-06-09 13:40:00
The Diplomat
- Cockroach Janta Party: Is the Modi Government Wary of a ‘Gen Z Revolt’?
- Hitherto confined to social media, the "cockroaches" emerged on the ground at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on June 6. What started as a joke has turned serious.
- — Snigdhendu Bhattacharya 2026-06-09 10:27:00
- The West Asia Crisis Realigns Regional Trade Through Pakistan
- Cargo-laden trucks are already plying six new overland routes linking its major ports to the Iranian border and onward to Central Asia.
- — Umair Jamal 2026-06-08 09:21:00
- Xi and Kim Agree to Strengthen ‘Strategic Relationship’ with Socialist Principles
- Touting the achievements Pyongyang has made in recent years, Xi de facto recognized North Korea as a nuclear-armed state.
- — Mitch Shin 2026-06-09 12:27:00
- How Kazakhstan Uses the Stalling Board of Peace
- Despite opting out of contributing the $1 billion fee required to become a permanent member of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, Kazakhstan has continued to publicly highlight its membership.
- — Albert Otkjær 2026-06-09 11:56:00
- Is VinFast’s Costly EV Gambit Coming to an End?
- Despite its vaunting ambitions and rapid expansion, the upstart automaker has yet to prove it can compete beyond the Vietnamese market.
- — James Guild 2026-06-09 07:33:00
- Brunei’s Sultan Reshuffles Cabinet, Appointing His Son as Foreign Minister
- The elevation of three of Hassanal Bolkiah's sons suggest that key posts are increasingly being concentrated within the direct line of succession.
- — Asif Ullah Khan 2026-06-09 04:12:00
- Afghanistan’s Women: Erased
- An entire generation of Afghan girls have had their aspirations suspended by policies systematically excluding them from education and public life.
- — Natasha Matloob and Yummna Hina Khan 2026-06-08 18:13:00
European Security & Defence
- Airbus showcases Europe’s most versatile drone portfolio at ILA Berlin
- <img width="300" height="151" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-Kopie-300x151.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="As part of its comprehensive and versatile U...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-09 13:43:22
- HENSOLDT and SE3 Labs enter into strategic partnership
- <img width="300" height="205" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260609_HENSOLDT-und-SE3-Labs-schliesen-strategische-Partnerschaft-300x205.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-p...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-09 13:30:08
- Bittium puts unmanned systems on the tactical network
- <img width="300" height="177" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/b28e72bb48c75ddc_org-300x177.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Bittium]" style="displa...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-09 13:04:46
- MKU to showcase integrated Defence Technologies at Eurosatory 2026
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sighting-System-Display-at-an-Exhibition-2-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Ph...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-09 10:21:50
- Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Boson SX8
- <img width="300" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Boson-SX8-50_SE45-prc-refl-1500px-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo : Teledyne ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-09 09:05:45
- Meet the Thai Defence Delegation at Eurosatory 2026
- <img width="300" height="197" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/thai-300x197.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Copyright 2026 GML Exhibition (Thailand) Co., ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-09 08:54:11
Politico Defense feed
- More women, Democratic veterans running for Congress this year
- The number of veterans running for federal office this cycle is up 47 percent from 2024.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-06-09 11:00:00
- NASA quietly talking to Congress about more moon money
- The agency has begun reaching out to lawmakers as it pushes to meet President Trump’s moon landing timeline.
- — By Audrey Decker 2026-06-08 20:58:41
- Pentagon walks back Latter-day Saints Church classification after pushback from Utah lawmakers
- In an update to faith codes, the Pentagon had classified the religion as separate from Christianity.
- — By Cheyanne M. Daniels 2026-06-08 19:32:27
- House GOP endorses Trump's Department of War renaming
- The move by the House Armed Services Committee injects another partisan wedge issue into an already fraught defense bill.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-06-05 12:52:46
- Ukraine aid package passes House, bucking GOP leaders and Trump
- Eighteen Republicans broke ranks to help pass the military assistance and Russia sanctions.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-06-05 00:32:43
- Pentagon likely to cancel missile deal with Germany over fears of Russia
- The decision is part of a broader American retrenchment from the NATO alliance.
- — By Paul McLeary, Stefanie Bolzen and Chris Lunday 2026-06-04 19:30:18
- House panel demands more information on military firings
- The move comes after the dismissal of multiple uniformed military leaders since President Donald Trump took office.
- — By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien 2026-06-04 16:23:47
CGTN-China politics
- World leaders react to ceasefire agreement & Iran
- World leaders react to ceasefire agreement & Iran
- 2026-04-11 17:55:17
- Vietnam's top leader To Lam arrives in Beijing for state visit
- To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and president of Vietnam, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit to China through Friday.
- 2026-04-14 01:54:43
- KMT chairwoman pays tribute to Sun Yat-sen at cenotaph in Beijing
- Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led a KMT delegation on Saturday to pay tribute to Sun Yat-sen, a great forerunner of China's democratic revolution, at the cenotaph ...
- 2026-04-11 08:48:53
- Faces of Africa - Kalthum Mohammad: The woman who talks to Boko Haram
- Maiduguri is the largest city in northeastern Nigeria and the capital of Borno State. However, in Africa’s counter-terrorism history, it is known as the “birthplace” of the Nigerian terrorist...
- 2026-04-11 06:15:14
- Iranian, German FMs discuss Middle East conflict, truce over phone
- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, exchanged views on the recent conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran and the ceasefire bet...
- 2026-04-11 13:31:37
- Pakistan PM: US-Iran ceasefire 'holding,' peace efforts ongoing
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was "holding" and that efforts were underway to reach an agreement after weekend talks failed ...
- 2026-04-13 13:33:15
- Experts: Mainland's 10 measures to bring tangible benefits for Taiwan
- The Chinese mainland on Sunday unveiled a package of 10 policies and measures to promote cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, a move experts say will bring tangible benefits to people in the Tai...
- 2026-04-13 06:29:06
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Iranian regional command blacklisted by EU over Strait of Hormuz toll
- Two officials are also targeted for threatening shipping and operating the toll system
- — Paul Peachey 2026-06-09 14:34:04
- Russia calls on IMO to solve sanctions issues for salvage of drone-damaged LNG ship
- Flag state exempt from liability as vessel was struck in act of ‘deliberate military action’ by Ukraine, Russian authorities say
- — Lucy Hine 2026-06-09 14:26:55
- Navios Maritime named as ‘cheapest stock’ with bulker fleet offering upside
- ABG Sundal Collier gives ‘buy’ rating to Greek shipowner
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-06-09 14:19:37
- MSC snaps up feeder vessel from Brazilian unit Log-In
- Sale of boxship for $23.5m comes with charter-back agreement
- — Ian Lewis 2026-06-09 14:10:34
- Sinokor stretches its lead in VLCC market with Sincere Navigation secondhand deal
- South Korean owner and partner MSC snap up 15-year-old vessel
- — Gary Dixon 2026-06-09 13:49:18
- ‘Drunk’ Russian chief officer arrested after cargo ship collides with yacht
- Olymp Trader reported to have hit the side at port
- — Gary Dixon 2026-06-09 13:14:05
- New Russia sanctions package targets bunker vessels
- No word on mothballed ban on maritime services, but Brussels wants limits on sales of LNG carriers
- — Paul Peachey 2026-06-09 12:37:18
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Energy and Water Development: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-25 04:00:00
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-25 04:00:00
- Legislative Branch: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-26 04:00:00
- Status of FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations: In Brief
- 2026-03-27 04:00:00
- Department of Justice Grants: History, Authorizations, and Appropriations
- 2026-03-27 04:00:00
- Bureau of Land Management: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-04-02 04:00:00
- FY2026 Department of Defense Appropriations: In Brief
- 2026-04-02 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Rivian starts deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV
- Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has called it "maybe the most important thing we've launched to date."
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-06-09 16:46:08
- Apple’s foldable iPhone could be just around the corner
- The iOS 27 developer beta includes code that references the fold state and screen angle of a device.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-06-09 16:22:56
- It’s not FAANG anymore. It’s MANGOS.
- With SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI all eyeing massive public debuts, the tech industry may soon have a new class of corporate overlords — and a new acronym to match. Say goodbye to FAANG and hell...
- — Julie Bort 2026-06-09 16:09:14
- Apple says it may remove some apps from the App Store if they don’t attract users
- Apple may begin removing existing apps that it considers stale, low-value, or unable to attract users.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-06-09 15:23:40
- iOS 27 features we didn’t see onstage
- While iOS 27 isn't bringing major changes, it's still got many small features that could improve everyday usage for iPhone users.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-06-09 15:06:12
- Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store
- Apple is expanding its App Bundles feature to allow developers to partner with one another on discounted subscription packages.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-06-09 14:55:36
- Apple’s App Store rolls out personalized recommendations
- Apple will now recommend apps based on your downloads and behavior.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-06-09 14:30:17
Space.com
- 'This is actually taking a page out of the Communist Party playbook': New White House proposal could deny scientists funding based on their political opinions
- "It replaces expertise with political appointees, globally decouples the U.S. and completely guts our scientific ecosystem."
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-06-09 15:00:00
- Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026
- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-06-09 14:00:00
- Why Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' feels like the most exciting sci-fi release of the year
- The director of 'Close Encounters' and 'ET', an original story, 'X-Files'-style conspiracy theories… 'Disclosure Day' is a welcome escape from the mega-franchises.
- — Richard Edwards 2026-06-09 13:30:00
- How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook
- As Steven Spielberg's alien conspiracy thriller "Disclosure Day" heads to theaters, Space.com talks to the astronomer who has led efforts to make sure any real alien detection will not be kept a se...
- — Keith Cooper 2026-06-09 14:55:57
- Watch the Jupiter-Venus conjunction unfold live online today
- The livestream begins at 3:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) on June 9.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-06-09 14:55:57
- Scientists propose spraying chemicals into Earth's magnetic field to protect us from powerful solar storms
- Scientists have proposed a spacecraft-based system to actively strengthen Earth's magnetic shield and reduce the impact of powerful solar storms.
- — Sharmila Kuthunur 2026-06-08 22:03:53
- James Webb Space Telescope weighs 'sleeping giant' black hole from 10 billion light-years away — and it's 6 billion times our sun's mass
- Using the James Webb Space Telescope, and with a little help from Einstein, astronomers have "weighed" a sleeping giant, a dormant supermassive black hole located a staggering 10 billion light-year...
- — Robert Lea 2026-06-08 22:03:53