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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
- Pentagon reportedly weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East
- The weapons that could be redirected include air defense interceptor missiles purchased through a NATO initiative, the Washington Post reported.
- — Reuters 2026-03-26 16:37:29
- MBDA to double Aster air-defense missile output in 2026
- The company's Aster family of missiles is used in the SAMP/T air-defense system, the only European alternative to the American Patriot system.
- — Rudy Ruitenberg 2026-03-26 15:44:08
- The military’s fabled ‘human in the loop’ for AI is dangerously misleading
- A “human in the loop” whose sole function is to approve a machine’s actions is not a safeguard but a design failure, argues Mikey Dickerson.
- — Mikey Dickerson 2026-03-26 13:56:16
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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
- Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says
- Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-25 22:01:54
- Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority
- Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing prio...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-25 21:34:53
- Official: UAS Marketplace Likely Not Army’s ‘Primary’ Option For Buying Launched Effects
- HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – While the Army is turning to its new UAS Marketplace as the primary way forward for buying Group 1 to 3 drones, a lead official said Wednesday […]<img width="952" height=...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-25 21:08:47
- Army’s SkyFoundry Plan To Build Own Cheap Drones Has ‘Evolved,’ Official Notes Commercial Involvement
- HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Army’s SkyFoundry initiative to manufacture thousands of its own cheap drones on a monthly basis has recently “evolved,” with an official telling Defense Daily the pr...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-25 21:05:40
- Lockheed Martin Reveals Rapid Fielding Center As Step Between Prototype And Full Production
- Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Wednesday announced the start of a new intermediate center that can produce prototype-like products in early phases of development but at higher production rates and reliab...
- — Rich Abott 2026-03-25 20:53:26
- PDW Raises $110 Million To Expand Offerings, Increase Drone Production
- Drone startup Performance Drone Works (PDW) has raised $110 million in a new funding round to expand its product offerings, ramp production and pursue other strategic programs. The Series B […...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-25 20:43:58
- Space Systems Command Conducts VICTUS DIEM Tactically Responsive Space Exercise
- U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), Lockheed Martin [LMT], and Firefly Aerospace [FLY] conducted the VICTUS DIEM tactically responsive space exercise late last year and early this year, a...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-25 20:15:17
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
- Muslims Win if Iran’s Regime Loses
- A defeat for the mullahs would yield benefits that would ripple across the globe.
- — Sadanand Dhume 2026-03-25 20:29:00
- AI Titans Work Hard to Discourage Working
- New studies demonstrate what should be obvious: Universal basic income programs kill initiative.
- — Jason L. Riley 2026-03-24 20:50:00
- Trump Was Always a Wild Card
- It’s a fundamental democratic question: Does he represent voters or himself?
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-03-24 20:50:00
- Meet the U.N.’s New Human-Rights Authority
- Zeina Jallad will probe sanctions against the world’s rogue states. They’ll be happy.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-25 21:49:00
- The Social-Media Shakedown Begins
- The verdict against Meta and YouTube is a victory for the plaintiffs bar, not for children or society.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-25 21:44:00
- Hochul Wants a Climate Reprieve
- As utility costs soar in New York, she seeks a delay in cap-and-tax.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-25 21:43:00
- ‘No Kings’: Politics as Bad Group Therapy
- Participants in the rallies accomplish nothing practical but feel heard, validated and affirmed.
- — Jonathan Alpert 2026-03-26 17:11:00
The Diplomat
- Understanding the Ongoing France-Vanuatu Negotiations About Matthew and Hunter Islands
- Unpacking the longstanding territorial dispute between Vanuatu and France’s New Caledonia involves untangling complexity, nuance, and sensitivities.
- — Lili Song, Géraldine Giraudeau, and Morsen Mosses 2026-03-26 14:28:00
- The Politics of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway
- With the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to be completed by 2030, discussion is shifting from regional connectivity to who will benefit most.
- — Niginakhon Saida 2026-03-26 14:23:00
- More Questioned, Arrested, in Expanding Kyrgyzneftgas Probe
- This week the former head of the National Bank and the brother of Kamchybek Tashiev were questioned, the former then detained.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-03-26 14:15:00
- The Security Architecture of the Taiwan-US Trade Deal
- Read carefully, the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade is something far more consequential than a mere trade deal.
- — Ching-Fu Lin 2026-03-26 13:21:00
- Japan to Send Combat Units to Philippines-US Balikatan Exercises for the First Time
- The move represents a historic shift in Japan’s security engagement with Southeast Asia – and Manila specifically.
- — Takahashi Kosuke 2026-03-26 12:51:00
- What the Engagement Debate Misses: Visiting China Is Not the Same as Understanding It
- When U.S. policymakers visit China, they encounter a curated performance, not a country. A different approach to engagement is possible – but it requires abandoning the comfort of the guided tour.
- — Yaqi Li 2026-03-26 12:20:00
- Pakistan’s Attacks and the World’s Silence Over Afghanistan
- The illegitimacy of the Taliban does not mean that the fundamental rights of the Afghan people have been suspended.
- — Natiq Malikzada 2026-03-26 12:12:00
European Security & Defence
- 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
- TORNADO WATCH
- <img width="300" height="288" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/YDS-Boot-Photo-1-300x288.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Tornado mid-cut GTX military grade ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-26 07:22:40
- MARTE – Main ARmoured Tank of Europe
- <img width="300" height="108" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/marte-300x108.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © 2026 Rheinmetall AG]" style="display...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-24 09:07:54
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Congress braces for $200B Iran war request
- The ballooning cost of the war is certain to intensify an already toxic fight on Capitol Hill over the Trump administration's three-week military campaign in the Middle East.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III 2026-03-19 15:28:39
- Senate rejects limits on Trump as Iran war intensifies
- Democrats have filed a half dozen war powers resolutions aimed at keeping the pressure on Republicans amid Trump's ongoing campaign against Iran.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-03-19 00:28:11
CGTN-China politics
- Trump delays Iran energy strikes amid conflicting signals on talks
- US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington had held "very strong" talks with Iran and reached "major points of agreement," prompting a five-day delay in planned strikes on Iranian pow...
- 2026-03-24 03:01:52
- US, Iran propose own terms to end war: Is a breakthrough possible?
- Washington and Tehran have put forward sharply competing terms to end the hostilities, creating deep divisions that make a diplomatic breakthrough highly uncertain, Yu Guoqing, executive director o...
- 2026-03-25 06:32:21
- President Xi sends congratulatory message to 10th CELAC summit
- Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the 10th summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), which opened on Saturday in Bogota, the capital of Col...
- 2026-03-22 03:04:29
- Foreign envoys commend Xinjiang's development, openness
- Dozens of foreign diplomats from 40 countries and representatives of international organizations attended an exchange meeting held in Beijing on Friday, to share views on the robust economic and so...
- 2026-03-22 02:40:11
- Former French PM Lionel Jospin dies at 88
- Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin died on Monday at the age of 88, RTL radio reported.
- 2026-03-23 11:27:58
- China says rift with Japan stems from Takaichi's Taiwan remarks
- China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday the root cause of the current situation facing China-Japan relations is Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's "erroneous remarks on Taiwan."
- 2026-03-25 09:27:41
- China warns the Philippines to immediately cease provocative acts
- China warns the Philippine side to immediately cease its provocative acts and smear campaigns, Liu Dejun, spokesperson of China Coast Guard (CCG), said on Wednesday.
- 2026-03-25 14:47:42
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Cargo and fuel to be removed from damaged Russian LNG carrier next week
- Russian flag state being asked to help with moving the abandoned vessel
- — Lucy Hine 2026-03-26 16:33:02
- Hapag-Lloyd still expects ‘clean-cut’ Zim deal by year-end, CEO says
- War may have lengthened the timeline, but not the fundamentals, Rolf Habben Jansen says
- — Ian Lewis 2026-03-26 15:59:04
- Lost Strait of Hormuz volumes unlikely to be replaced by Jones Act-waivered cargoes
- US will replace Middle East volumes with imports from other regions, though Scorpio Tankers has scored a deal
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-03-26 15:21:33
- Bulkers run aground after Mississippi collision, says US Coast Guard
- No pollution reported after incident on Wednesday near New Orleans
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-26 14:48:39
- Death of seafarer crushed in ro-ro accident leads to renewed calls for UK code of practice
- Crew member was trapped during trailer manoeuvre
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-26 14:40:40
- Iran war costing Hapag-Lloyd $50m every week, CEO says
- Carrier has six ships trapped in the Persian Gulf
- — Ian Lewis 2026-03-26 14:28:37
- Klaveness Dry Bulk warns of ‘value destruction’ as Middle East disruption drags on
- Operator has five vessels waiting to deliver cargo in Gulf
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-03-26 13:58:44
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2026
- 2026-01-12 05:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after U.S. Air Force deal
- In one year, Shield AI's value has leaped 140%. This after it won a contract to be the software provider to Anduril's Fury fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force.
- — Julie Bort 2026-03-26 18:05:51
- Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks
- Leaked hacking tools threaten the security of millions of older iPhones. Cybersecurity experts weigh in.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-03-26 17:22:01
- Google is launching Search Live globally
- Search Live allows users to point their phone camera at objects to get real-time assistance, enabling back-and-forth conversations that draw on the visual context from the camera feed.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-03-26 16:37:38
- Silicon Valley’s two biggest dramas have intersected: LiteLLM and Delve
- LiteLLM offers an AI open source project used by millions that was infected by credential harvesting malware.
- — Julie Bort 2026-03-26 16:06:33
- ByteDance’s new AI video generation model, Dreamina Seedance 2.0, comes to CapCut
- The new model in CapCut will have built-in protections for making video from real faces or unauthorized intellectual property.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-03-26 15:25:13
- Why hiring the weirdos works
- When you’re building at breakneck speed, hiring a trusted team is crucial for an early-stage startup. Bland CEO and co-founder Isaiah Granet has tactical advice on how the company managed to find...
- — Maggie Nye, Isabelle Johannessen 2026-03-26 14:38:00
- A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know.
- Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about Coruna and DarkSword, two advanced iPhone hacking tools discovered by security researchers. DarkSword has now leaked online.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-03-26 14:09:40
Space.com
- Don't miss the waxing moon swing by the Beehive star cluster March 27
- The moon will sweep past the 1,000-strong stellar beehive overnight on March 27-28.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-03-26 17:00:00
- Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: NASA prepares for April 1 launch for lunar astronauts
- Thursday, March 26, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.
- — Tariq Malik 2026-03-26 16:24:33
- Rattling the Roman Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 26, 2026
- NASA released a new image of its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope undertaking testing to simulate vibrations experienced during launch.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-03-26 15:00:00
- Incredible new NASA images reveal Saturn in a new light — and it's all thanks to a telescope team-up from Webb and Hubble
- Observations from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes reveal Saturn's atmosphere and rings in the most detailed view created to date.
- — Samantha Mathewson 2026-03-26 16:16:17
- Who is Artemis? Meet the Greek goddess who inspired NASA's return to the moon
- From Greek mythology to modern spaceflight, Artemis and her twin brother Apollo connect humanity's first lunar missions to the next era of exploration with Artemis 2 and beyond.
- — Samantha Mathewson 2026-03-26 13:00:00
- These 45 exoplanets may be the best places to search for alien life
- A new catalog of potentially habitable exoplanets provides the framework for future observations in the search for alien life.
- — Stefanie Waldek 2026-03-26 14:13:35
- Aim for the stars for under $15 with this Estes 2441 Mini Arcas Model Rocket Kit at Walmart, now 17% cheaper in the spring sales
- Want to show your solidarity with the crew of the Artemis 2? Launch your own mini-mission with this anti-Amazon deal, saving 17% on this Estes 2411 hobby rocket.
- — Chris McMullen 2026-03-26 11:19:55