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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
- UK defense secretary resigns in protest of government spending plan
- In his resignation letter to Starmer, Healey said he had now seen the defense funding plan, and it “falls well short of what is required."
- — Tom Kington 2026-06-11 15:02:17
- German, Spanish FCAS companies rally to preserve breakthrough fighter tech
- With existing FCAS contracts ending this year, the companies want the government to keep spending money on a sixth-generation warplane.
- — Sebastian Sprenger 2026-06-11 14:00:23
- ‘They got very lucky,’ Trump says of downed Apache helicopter’s crew
- After a U.S. Army Apache helicopter was downed by an Iranian drone, President Donald Trump said the rescued aviators “got very lucky.”
- — Tanya Noury 2026-06-10 19:31:04
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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
- Saronic, Castelion Partner For Sea-Launch Of Hypersonic Vehicle From MUSV
- Unmanned surface vessel (USV) developer Saronic Technologies and Castelion, which is developing low-cost hypersonic strike missiles, have partnered to conduct a maritime launch in 2027 of a Blackbe...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-11 16:50:32
- Pyka’s New Autonomous Cargo Drone Conducts Parachute Airdrops
- Shortly following its first flight, Pyka on Thursday said it recently demonstrated autonomous low-altitude parachute airdrops using its fixed-wing unmanned DropShip cargo aircraft that is designed ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-11 15:11:16
- House Appropriators Unveil $1.07 Trillion FY ‘27 Defense Bill, Restore Funds For E-7, Army Aviation
- House appropriators on Wednesday released their $1.07 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense spending bill, with the legislation reversing Army aviation cuts, restoring funding for the Air Force’s E-7...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-06-10 21:38:04
- DoD Nominates New Third Fleet Commander And Joint Staff Director
- The Pentagon on Monday announced the nomination of four flag officers for three-star assignments, including the new head of Third Fleet and director of the Joint Staff. Rear Adm. Marc […]<img...
- — Rich Abott 2026-06-10 21:25:56
- Kongsberg Completes Acquisition Of Zone 5 Technologies
- Norway’s Kongsberg on Wednesday said it has completed its acquisition of California-based Zone 5 Technologies, adding a U.S.-based developer and manufacturer of low-cost missiles to its portfolio...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-10 21:23:35
- State Department Approves Sale Of AMRAAMs To South Korea
- The State Department on Wednesday approved a potential $292 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of 70 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to South Korea. Beyond the missi...
- — Rich Abott 2026-06-10 21:07:44
- MOSA Implementation By Pentagon Lagging, GAO Official Says
- While the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) has been a requirement for major defense acquisition programs since January 2019 and other Defense Department acquisitions since January 2021, few pro...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-06-10 20:45:45
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
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-06-11 04:00:00
- Trump Needs a New Iran Strategy
- The regime has taken advantage of weakness amid the cease-fire.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-10 21:47:00
- An Inflation Silver Lining
- The energy shock is hitting consumers, but not yet overall prices.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-10 21:41:00
- Democrats and the Platner Standard
- The Maine Democrat is the left’s equivalent of Republican Ken Paxton.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-10 21:40:00
- Florida Makes a Property Tax Mistake
- The DeSantis plan would create a graduated system that shrinks the tax base.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-10 21:35:00
- Graham Platner and Ken Paxton: When Ugliness Is the Point
- They advanced thanks to a small subset of voters.
- — Barton Swaim 2026-06-10 21:00:00
- What Will It Take for California Pols to Reduce Fire Risk?
- Memories of the horrific wildfires of 2025 are not enough to overcome eco-bureaucracy.
- — James Freeman 2026-06-10 21:00:00
The Diplomat
- Why Was Xi Jinping in North Korea?
- The seven-year gap since Xi’s previous visit to North Korea suggests a cooling in bilateral relations. What does it mean that he made the trip to Pyongyang at last?
- — Sukjoon Yoon 2026-06-11 13:30:00
- Bangladesh’s Myanmar Border Challenge Is No Longer Just About the Rohingya
- Bangladeshis are being abducted and killed by the Arakan Army, the de facto authority in areas along the border. But Dhaka can’t use official channels to talk to a non-state actor.
- — Saqlain Rizve 2026-06-11 12:11:00
- How Tuvalu Is Rewriting the Rules of Statehood
- As rising seas threaten its territory, the Pacific nation is leading an unprecedented effort to ensure sovereignty can survive climate change.
- — Olya K-Mehri 2026-06-11 13:04:00
- Why Modi’s Great Nicobar Project is a Recipe for Disaster
- It will open the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to loot and plunder. It involves felling 15 million trees and encroaching upon the land of the reclusive Shompen tribals.
- — Kavita Chowdhury 2026-06-11 09:39:00
- Climate Change and the Future of Central Asia-South Asia Connectivity
- The region’s ambitious connectivity and energy projects were conceived in a different climatic reality.
- — Shanthie Mariet D’Souza 2026-06-11 12:34:00
- Democratizing Technology: India Stack 3.0 and the Future of Digital Public Infrastructure
- Dr. Pramod Varma joins host Tushar Shetty to discuss the design philosophy and the next stages of India's Digital Public Infrastructure.
- — Tushar Shetty 2026-06-10 13:53:00
- Beijing’s Shadow Networks in Okinawa
- Organized crime groups with roots in Taiwan have become a useful tool for the CCP – in Taiwan and, increasingly, abroad.
- — Cheng-Pu Kao 2026-06-05 15:58:00
European Security & Defence
- EM&E Group to present its new ODIN 6×6 C-UAS system at Eurosatory
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Vehiculo-FEROX-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: EM&E Group]" style="displ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-11 13:03:14
- Airbus and Alta Ares sign partnership to develop Europe’s air defence solutions
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/airbus-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Black Bird during NATO Steadfast Dart 2026...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-11 09:03:18
- Senop to launch a new multi-weapon smart sight – compatible with the NAMMO M72 shoulder fired systems
- <img width="300" height="238" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/a0eb09f71053c499_-aorg-300x238.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; marg...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-11 08:50:32
- Elbit Systems and Diehl Defence Form Strategic Partnership
- <img width="300" height="221" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Abb1_SkyStriker-1-300x221.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Elbit Systems]" style="d...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-11 08:25:05
- CSG Group to Exhibit Its Products and Projects at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EA-ShKH-155-mm-DITA-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo CSG Defence]" style="disp...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-11 07:31:17
- Deutsche Aircraft Presents Integrated Uncrewed Capability to Support Multi‑Role Missions
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260610_FredericFischer_DirectorProductRoadmapandInnovation-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-11 06:21:36
Politico Defense feed
- Pentagon locks down over ‘air quality issue’
- The Hazardous Materials Team from the Arlington, Virginia, Fire Department was on the scene to assist Pentagon officials, the department wrote on X.
- — By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Daniel Lippman 2026-06-11 16:01:47
- Trump says US will resume 'attacking' Iran as negotiations stall
- “They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!” Trump posted to social media Wednesday.
- — By Cheyanne M. Daniels 2026-06-10 14:27:57
- After Trump's Director of National Intelligence pick, knives are out for the whole office
- The nomination of housing official Bill Pulte has stirred wider discussions about trimming the office back — or getting rid of it.
- — By Daniella Cheslow, John Sakellariadis and Gregory Svirnovskiy 2026-06-09 20:59:04
- 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
CGTN-China politics
- President Xi extends congratulations to new governor general of Canada
- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Louise Arbour on her assuming office as governor general of Canada.
- 2026-06-09 02:55:37
- USCENTCOM denies Iran's claims that Strait of Hormuz is closed
- USCENTCOM denies Iran's claims that Strait of Hormuz is closed
- 2026-06-10 23:36:42
- South African president outlines plan to address illegal immigration
- In a national address in Pretoria, the country’s administrative capital, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the cabinet had adopted a Comprehensive Approach to Migration Management desi...
- 2026-06-08 10:50:53
- Xi Jinping's remarks on China-DPRK relations
- At the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Xi Jinping, general secret...
- 2026-06-08 10:31:22
- Xi, Kim pledge to carry forward traditional China-DPRK friendship
- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of...
- 2026-06-09 04:48:03
- US completes strikes in response to Iran's attack on Apache helicopter
- US forces completed "self-defense strikes" against Iran in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter on Monday, the US Central Command said on Tuesday local time.
- 2026-06-10 02:16:50
- Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to DPRK
- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, returned to Beijing on Tuesday afternoon after concluding his state visit to the Democra...
- 2026-06-09 09:44:38
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Unexploded missile removed from Onassis VLCC attacked by Iran
- Vessel was sailing for four days with a projectile lodged in its fuel tank
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-06-11 15:30:09
- Greek ferry firm sells only vessel to rival company
- Aegean Sea Lines offloads 46-year-old ropax to market leader Marios Iliopoulos
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-06-11 14:37:53
- Sea Cargo Charter emissions reduction stagnates under pressure of global frictions
- Keeping scores stable when trajectories demand reduction will not be enough, warns SCC chair
- — Craig Eason 2026-06-11 14:31:33
- First seasonal Russian LNG shipped via Northern Sea Route arrives
- Volumes were loaded at Novatek’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project
- — Lucy Hine 2026-06-11 14:26:18
- Trump threatens to capture key Iranian oil hub as rhetoric ramps up
- US forces will strike Iran ‘VERY HARD TONIGHT’, then take key export terminal, president says
- — Matt Coyne 2026-06-11 13:31:11
- Trump ‘secret’ project sees ships trickle through Strait of Hormuz
- Vessels switch off tracking and lights for night-time transits with US air cover
- — Paul Peachey 2026-06-11 13:24:38
- US confirms strike on third Indian-linked tanker off Oman
- US Central Command (Centcom) says it fired two Hellfire missiles into the 6,400-dwt Jalveer (built 2008)
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-06-11 12:45:18
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
- Coinbase debuts AI agent that can trade and pay for premium research
- Coinbase's agent can use x402 protocol to get access to data and APIs.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-06-11 17:00:00
- Quantum Space’s military SPAC is trying to catch SpaceX’s IPO wave
- Quantum Space says SPACs aren't dead as it seeks a $1.2 billion deal to build military spacecraft.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-06-11 16:59:28
- Deezer’s new tool can identify AI music from Spotify, Apple Music, and others
- Deezer introduced a tool that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms to identify AI music.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-06-11 16:36:20
- These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
- Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and...
- — Aisha Malik 2026-06-11 16:17:50
- Waymo launches a loyalty program with 10% cash back and free cancellations
- Members of the program, called "Waymo Premier," will have to pony up $29.99 per month.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-06-11 16:00:23
- Pool’s new app turns your screenshots into something useful
- Pool's new app automatically sorts screenshots into personalized collections, tracks down the original links behind saved content, and helps you rediscover products, recipes, travel ideas, and othe...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-06-11 15:30:00
- Microsoft taps Alt Carbon in sign of India’s growing role in carbon removal
- Alt Carbon said the agreement followed more than a year of scientific review and due diligence, with Microsoft requiring additional verification and data-sharing measures.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-06-11 15:00:00
Space.com
- 'Star City''s Agnes O'Casey and Anna Maxwell Martin spill the tea on Soviet severity, fighting for trousers, and furry hats
- 'It's not a big deal that they’re women in their fields. They're just sort of surviving and ruthless.'
- — Jeff Spry 2026-06-11 17:00:00
- Grab our best telescope for beginners with $100 off the Celestron NexStar 4SE
- Celestron's iconic orange NexStar series is on sale on Amazon and includes the smallest of the set, the NexStar 4SE, a perfect first telescope for new stargazers. It has a 4-inch aperture and go-to...
- — Harry Bennett 2026-06-11 15:00:00
- Astronauts watch from space as ice splinters from a glacier | Space photo of the day for June 11, 2026
- Changes in the Southern Patagonia Icefield can be seen from space
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-06-11 16:18:06
- 'Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2' upgrades the sci-fi action shooter to the state-of-the-badass art
- We got tactical and stayed frosty for our preview of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, guided by game director Chris Cross.
- — George Yang 2026-06-11 13:00:00
- Why do stars appear different colors in the night sky?
- Discover why some stars shine blue, white, orange or red and what those colors tell us about the cosmos.
- — Joe Rao 2026-06-11 12:00:00
- Elon Musk wants to put 1 million AI satellites in space. Here's how SpaceX could do it
- SpaceX CEO Elon Musk outlined more details for his company’s planned data centers in space ahead of a widely anticipated IPO on Thursday (June 11) expected to make him a trillionaire.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-06-11 10:07:43
- Don't miss out on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 — stream it from anywhere at warp speed using this Norton VPN deal, now up to 70% off
- Norton comes recommended as one of the best VPN services and offers online security, convenience, and is now up to $192 cheaper.
- — Paul Brett 2026-06-11 08:55:48