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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).
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- France restricts Israeli presence at Europe’s biggest defense show
- The restrictions come amid strained relations between Paris and Jerusalem over Israel’s military operations in Lebanon.
- — Tzally Greenberg, Rudy Ruitenberg 2026-06-02 15:25:27
- US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills
- Officials say the smaller footprint reflects operational realities rather than waning commitment.
- — Sabine Siebold, Reuters 2026-06-02 14:51:22
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Defense Daily
- Mach Industries Raises $300 Million In New Round To Production, Advance Systems
- Mach Industries on Tuesday said it raised $300 million in a Series C round that will be put toward expanding its Forge factory network, small jet engine production efforts, advancing […]<img ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-02 01:46:28
- Marines Award Block II Deal To Oshkosh, Forterra For Autonomous ROGUE-Fires Platforms
- The Marine Corps has awarded $92 million to Oshkosh Defense [OSK] and Forterra for Block II of the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires) program, with the latter [R...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-06-01 21:16:44
- Australia Will Only Buy Used Virginia SSNs For AUKUS; UUV Tech To Be Pillar II Signature Project
- The defense ministers of the three AUKUS partners last Saturday announced Australia will now exclusively buy used American Virginia-class attack submarines (SSNs) and that the first “signature pr...
- — Rich Abott 2026-06-01 21:13:29
- Low Radar Cross Section Of MQ-28 Ghost Bat Validated, Boeing Says
- Boeing [BA] said on Monday that it has validated the low Radar Cross Section (RCS) of the company’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone. “The MQ-28’s RCS reduces the range that enemy […]<img ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-06-01 21:07:00
- Northrop Grumman Targets Next Year For On-Orbit SBI “Capability”
- Northrop Grumman [NOC] is to have space-based interceptors for Golden Dome on orbit, at least at the demonstration level, by next year–a year earlier than the White House’s goal, the [&...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-06-01 18:03:58
- Motorola Solutions To Acquire Counter-Drone Company D-Fend For $1.5 Billion
- Network and security company Motorola Solutions [MSI] on Monday said it has agreed to acquire D-Fend Solutions, an Israel-based provider of radio frequency systems to detect and counter threats fro...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-01 17:22:55
- Lockheed Martin Opens NGI Production Facility
- Lockheed Martin [LMT] in a ceremony today officially opened a new 88,000-square foot production facility dedicated to producing the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) for the Missile Defense Agency ...
- — Rich Abott 2026-06-01 17:06:42
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Census Bureau counts on House aide
- An aide to Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn. ) has moved from Capitol Hill to the Census Bureau. Jones Hussey has joined the bureau as chief of congressional and intergovernmental affairs after serv...
- 2026-05-22 19:15:27
- DelBene gets dose of McDermott+
- Rep. Suzan DelBene's (D-Wash. ) policy team is getting a new addition from the health care side of K Street. Julia Grabo has joined DelBene's office as a senior policy adviser after serving as a m...
- 2026-05-21 19:25:03
WSJ Op-eds
- Time to Apply the Lessons of the 2014 Ebola Outbreak
- In Africa, the disease is back, and the need for American leadership has never been greater.
- — Vanessa Kerry 2026-06-02 16:38:00
- Where Conservatives and Liberals Can Agree
- America’s founding documents are worth defending from the far left and the far right.
- — William A. Galston 2026-06-02 16:26:00
- The SAT Alone Can’t Fix the College Student Preparedness Problem
- It’ll take a wider improvement in K-12 education and supportive programs on campuses.
- 2026-06-02 16:24:00
- Stablecoins Aren’t Wildcat Notes
- Thanks to the Genius Act, they are limited by real regulatory guardrails.
- 2026-06-02 16:23:00
- Want to Get Kids Outside? Try Going Dutch
- The Netherlands’ embrace of bike paths shows a policy solution that has a real shot of helping American children.
- 2026-06-02 16:23:00
- On Iran, Trust Experience Over Hope
- The only way to eliminate the nuclear threat is to toss the regime completely.
- 2026-06-02 16:22:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-06-02 04:00:00
The Diplomat
- 2026 Has Been a Wild Ride for Southeast Asian Stock Markets
- Transparency concerns and the turmoil in global energy markets have created an unusual volatility in the region's capital markets.
- — James Guild 2026-06-02 04:24:00
- The Next Challenge Facing the US-Philippine Alliance, and How They Plan to Overcome It
- This year's Balikatan exercise oriented itself more closely than ever to the Taiwan Strait -- and the possibility of a future conflict over the island.
- — Aaron-Matthew Lariosa 2026-06-02 02:32:00
- Philippine Senator Estrada Surrenders After Anti-graft Court Orders His Arrest
- Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada claims that the charges of plunder are a politically motivated outgrowth of the political feud between the Marcos and Duterte clans.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-06-02 00:17:00
- Indian PM Hosts Head of Myanmar’s Military Government in New Delhi
- New Delhi has defended its decision to engage with Min Aung Hlaing, who led the coup against Myanmar's democratically elected government in 2021.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-06-02 01:49:00
- Vietnam’s Quiet Strategy at the Shangri-La Dialogue
- At the Shangri-La Dialogue, Hanoi has sought to shape the terms of the regional security debate.
- — Khang Pham 2026-06-01 16:04:00
- The Real Crisis in Andhra Pradesh is Development, Not Demography
- When the Andhra government cannot sustain existing welfare systems, why is it promising financial incentives to couples to have three or four children?
- — Abhishek Matta and Ashok Danavath 2026-06-01 14:24:00
- Uzbekistan’s Emergence as Central Asia’s Mobility Hub
- Behind Uzbekistan's record visitor numbers, rooted in social and economic ties, lies a larger story of regional reintegration expanding Tashkent's influence across Central Asia.
- — Niginakhon Saida 2026-06-01 15:11:00
European Security & Defence
- FN expands rifle range with new FN ARKA® 5.56x45mm NATO cal. Assault Rifle
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/fn-news-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © FN HERSTAL]" style="display: block...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-02 10:04:46
- Patria’s full offering presented at Eurosatory 2026
- <img width="300" height="141" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/hemus-patria-300x141.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Patria Group]" style="display: ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-01 13:48:07
- HENSOLDT completes acquisition of Nedinsco
- <img width="225" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260601_PM_HENSOLDT-schliest-Ubernahme-von-Nedinsco-ab-225x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" a...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-01 13:02:24
- PGZ and BAE systems win British-Polish Collaboration Award,
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RS285627_RS101072_BAE_Washington.4140-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © 20...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-01 11:18:20
- Why Resilient Computing Is Critical to Europe’s Digital Battlefield Transformation
- <img width="300" height="167" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Z14I-2-300-Kopie-300x167.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Durabook]" style="display...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-01 06:52:04
- Hybrid Communications and NATO’s Imperative for Innovation on the Eastern Flank
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NATO-and-hybid-comms-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="NATO and Hybrid Comms. [P...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-31 22:10:36
Politico Defense feed
- Asia reckons with China as Trump pulls back
- America’s transactional approach to Europe is carrying over to Asia.
- — By Jack Detsch 2026-05-31 15:49:21
- Hegseth tempers China criticism at Asia forum
- The Pentagon chief, in a rare omission, avoided any mention of Taiwan in a speech to Asian officials.
- — By Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-05-30 03:50:04
- Trump’s moon mission at risk after huge rocket explosion
- The destruction of a Blue Origin launchpad could thwart key goals of the president’s.
- — By Audrey Decker 2026-05-29 20:11:53
- Pentagon puts building blocks in place for Cuba invasion
- The Navy’s presence in the Caribbean has not reduced despite the Iran war.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-05-27 21:15:57
- Trump faces first big loss on Iran war
- Votes in the House and Senate this week to halt the military campaign would prove a stunning embarrassment for the president.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III 2026-05-20 17:20:34
- Trump says he’ll talk to Taiwan’s president amid arms deal negotiations
- Proposed direct contact between the U.S. and Taiwanese president overturns decades of diplomatic practice governing ties between the two countries.
- — By Phelim Kine and Gregory Svirnovskiy 2026-05-20 16:04:37
- Senate advances anti-Iran war measure in surprise blow to Trump
- Sen. Bill Cassidy, who lost his primary this weekend, became the latest GOP defector as critics took advantage of Republican absences to advance a war powers resolution.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-05-19 22:43:00
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
- Nigeria’s Bonny Gas Transport firms up its LNG newbuildings in China
- Letter of intent finally translated into orders after five months in the making
- — Lucy Hine 2026-06-02 16:06:46
- ‘Euphoria time’: Echoes of 2008 and the canary in the coal mine
- Shipowners debate the big question of the week as 2026 upcycle hits ominous length
- — Andy Pierce 2026-06-02 15:34:09
- Strait of Hormuz toll may be a price worth paying, says Evangelos Marinakis
- Shipping already pays war risk premia with waterway effectively closed, major Greek owner argues
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-06-02 14:07:58
- Russian master abandoned by sanctioned shipowner finally gets home
- Moscow-based Argo Tanker Group played no role in getting master of ship home after it was detained over unpaid Suez Canal-related debts
- — Paul Peachey 2026-06-02 14:00:35
- Oman eyes up FLNG and fourth train to counter Middle East Gulf disruption
- IGC chief Abdul Rahman Al Yahyaei says Oman offers ‘no destruction, no Strait of Hormuz’
- — Lucy Hine 2026-06-02 13:55:58
- Strait of Hormuz closure continues to hit fuel prices as vessels forced to reroute for bunkers
- Costas Delaportas says slow steaming should become mandatory to make fuel more available
- — Craig Eason 2026-06-02 13:51:40
- Low-profile owner Valloeby linked to lucrative tanker sales in product sector exit
- Brokers say Maltese owner is disposing of its last three handysizes
- — Gary Dixon 2026-06-02 13:29:47
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Overview of FY2026 Appropriations for the Census Bureau
- 2026-03-19 04:00:00
- FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs
- 2026-03-19 04:00:00
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 Provisions
- 2026-03-24 04:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- Trump signs narrower executive order on AI oversight after industry objections
- After industry objections, President Trump signed a revised AI executive order requiring only voluntary prerelease government reviews of advanced models.
- — Rebecca Bellan 2026-06-02 16:23:08
- OpenAI launches new Codex tools for white-collar work
- OpenAI is getting serious about courting enterprise users. On Tuesday, the AI lab released a new set of capabilities for Codex, meant to expand the agentic tool’s uses in the workplace. Toget...
- — Russell Brandom 2026-06-02 16:00:00
- Board, the new game startup from Mirror founder Brynn Putnam, raises $20M, has already sold thousands
- Board, the startup building what it calls "together tech" designed to bring people into the same room, has closed a Series A led by Union Square Ventures.
- — Connie Loizos 2026-06-02 15:56:08
- Password manager Dashlane says hackers stole some customers’ password vaults
- The password manager giant said hackers were able to 'brute-force' its two-factor system, allowing them to access customer accounts and download their password vaults.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-06-02 15:40:11
- Turning your purse into a cyberdeck is the most fun way to resist big tech
- The women building these over-the-top, bedazzled cyberdecks aren’t in it for the glitter alone. This trend is reaching its peak at a time when people feel powerless against big tech.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-06-02 15:24:40
- Why VivaTech 2026 is the place to see Europe’s AI strategy take shape
- The global AI race is often framed as a battle between the United States and China. But at VivaTech, Europe is expected to make the case for an entirely different model.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-06-02 15:05:00
- Meta tests ‘Series’ for episodic Reels on Instagram and Facebook
- Meta told TechCrunch that it's considering ways to monetize the new feature, but didn't share specifics on what that could look like.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-06-02 15:00:00
Space.com
- 'Hot Jupiter' winds blasting at over 15,000 mph reveal 1st evidence of exoplanets with magnetic fields
- Astronomers have discovered the first evidence of magnetic worlds beyond the solar system thanks to their high-speed, violent winds, representing a major step forward in exoplanet research.
- — Robert Lea 2026-06-02 16:42:37
- 10 easy places to see the total solar eclipse 2026 from Spain's major vacation destinations
- From urban beaches and hidden capes to lighthouses and mountain peaks, here's where to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, if you're on Spain's east coast or in the Balearic Islands.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-06-02 15:00:00
- Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory Mark II smart telescope review
- The Celestron Origin Mark II smart telescope will have you capturing crisp images of deep-sky objects within minutes of taking it out of the box.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-06-02 14:00:00
- Student-powered 'moon' rovers put to the test | Space photo of the day for June 2, 2026
- Hundreds of students came together to design, build, and test rovers on an Earth obstacle course to prepare for the moon as part of a NASA challenge.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-06-02 14:00:00
- Massive boom over northeastern US was a meteor explosion as powerful as 300 tons of TNT, NASA confirms
- Footage from a satellite confirmed that a May 30 sonic boom heard over the northeastern US was from a meteor, NASA stated.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-06-02 13:59:17
- Unlocking 'the true space age': Impulse Space raises $500 million to build out fleet of ultra-mobile spacecraft
- Impulse Space — which was founded by Tom Mueller, SpaceX's first-ever employee — just raised $500 million to build out the ultra-mobile spacecraft that it believes will transform the space econ...
- — Mike Wall 2026-06-02 12:00:00
- Will SpaceX still be a launch company after its historic IPO?
- What does SpaceX's coming IPO mean for the company, investors and markets in general?
- — Leonard David 2026-06-02 10:00:00