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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
- Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump’s goals, poll finds
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 69% of Americans think President Donald Trump has not “clearly explained the goals of U.S. military involvement in Iran.”
- — Bo Erickson and Jason Lange, Reuters 2026-07-31 17:33:29
- Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defense systems
- Chinese researchers have reportedly used leading U.S. AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train AI systems to advance defense capabilities.
- — Eduardo Baptista, Reuters 2026-07-31 12:34:03
- The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underway
- After years of a Patriot monopoly, new anti-ballistic alternatives are emerging. Officials hope to see some of them on the battlefield by the end of 2026.
- — Katie Livingstone 2026-07-30 21:25:53
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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
- GAO Advises USAF To Delay Production Decision For B-52 CERP Until Service Analyzes Cost Growth, Schedule Delays
- As the B-52 fleet of 75 bombers enters its seventh decade of service, most of the aircraft’s modernization efforts–worth more than $20 billion–are facing risks, according to a new...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-31 18:21:21
- CACI Nabs $500 Million JIATF-401 Deal To Supply C-UAS Capabilities
- The Army-led Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) on Thursday awarded CACI International [CACI] a $500 million contract for procurement of the company’s counter-drone capabilities. The in...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-07-30 21:59:03
- TOTE Sees New Marine Corps Landing Ship As A Three Yard Solution, Sure Bollinger and Fincantieri Will Get More Orders
- TOTE Services LLC, the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for the Navy and Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ships (LSM), envisions the program as a “three shipyard solution” in order to provide [&...
- — Rich Abott 2026-07-30 21:48:09
- Air Force Budget Has T-7A Funding “Wedge” To Account For Any EMD Changes
- DAYTON, Ohio–The Air Force’s plan to approve the three low-rate initial production (LRIP) lots one by one for the Boeing [BA] T-7A Red Hawk includes a funding “wedge” to ens...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-30 21:04:20
- Army Plans ISV-Heavy Production Decision In Second Half Of FY ‘27
- The Army is targeting the second half of fiscal year 2027 to make a production decision for its Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy competition, a service spokesperson told Defense Daily. The [...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-07-30 20:59:41
- HII Turns In Strong Second Quarter On Carrier Work, Assault Ships, JVs
- HII [HII] on Thursday posted strong second quarter results driven by double-digit sales gains across its shipbuilding segments and impressive operating earnings related to its work on aircraft carr...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-30 20:50:59
- HII Nabs $25 Billion Of New Submarine Contract
- HII [HII] on Thursday said its Newport News Shipbuilding division’s portion of the Navy’s latest multi-boat multi-year submarine contract deal is worth $25 billion. HII in a statement Wednesday...
- — Rich Abott 2026-07-30 20:05:45
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Garbarino aide moves toward the center
- Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N. Y. ) has lost a longtime legislative aide to a centrist policy group. Dominick Porcella is now policy director at Center Forward after more than five years in Garbarino...
- 2026-07-30 19:30:13
- Democratic offices employ more interns
- As National Intern Day approaches on July 30, Democratic congressional offices continue to employ larger intern classes than Republican offices, a pattern that has persisted in both the House and S...
- 2026-07-27 17:43:48
- Cassidy trade aide crosses to Coupang
- Capitol Hill has lost a veteran tax and trade adviser to the "Amazon of Asia. "Jake Parker is now director of global government affairs at Coupang after serving as senior policy adviser f...
- 2026-07-23 18:55:06
- Black staff pay gap widens in GOP Senate offices
- Black Senate staffers in Republican offices appear to be facing their widest pay gap with Caucasian colleagues in over two decades. During the first half of fiscal 2026, Black Senate staffers worki...
- 2026-07-20 18:26:20
- Wilson aide reports for duty at USO
- A longtime aide to Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S. C. ) has left Capitol Hill for a military advocacy role. Megan Amen is now policy engagement and advocacy manager at the United Service Organizations after...
- 2026-07-17 19:14:00
WSJ Op-eds
- Our Legislation Is Against China, Not Mercedes Benz
- The Connected Vehicle Security Act isn’t hard for the German automaker to comply with and is a vital step to countering Beijing.
- 2026-07-31 17:34:00
- Where Sec. 232 Tariffs Undermine U.S. Industry
- Talk to farmers, energy and mining crews, or first responders and you’ll see the downside of some of these trade limits.
- 2026-07-31 17:33:00
- Florida: Where Wildlife Roams Free and So Do You
- Coexisting with natural oddities such as alligators—and efficiently removing those that get out of hand—comes with the territory.
- 2026-07-31 17:33:00
- Preserved for Posterity
- It’s clear why a man like Fauci might keep a diary.
- 2026-07-31 17:32:00
- New York Burglars and Squatters Wanted
- Mamdani’s pied-a-terre list of names and addresses is sheer madness.
- 2026-07-31 17:31:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-07-31 04:00:00
- Anthony Fauci Unmasks Himself
- His diaries make clear that he saw the pandemic less as a historic emergency than a media opportunity.
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-07-30 22:05:00
The Diplomat
- Safeguarding Children Online: Beyond Singapore’s Social Media Ban Debate
- Singapore might consider championing a roadmap of “supported autonomy.”
- — Xue Zhang and Qiaolei Jiang 2026-07-31 13:02:00
- Afghanistan’s Return Crisis: Why Sending People Back Is Not a Durable Solution
- The shift in policies from protection to return assumes that return represents a durable solution.
- — Nadine Abdallah and Evan Jones 2026-07-31 12:43:00
- Johor State Election 2026: Decoding Peninsular Malaysian Politics
- The Johor state election does not automatically presage a nationwide BN sweep because the results are heavily steeped in Johor's unique local context.
- — Michio Ueda 2026-07-31 08:26:00
- Lee Pushes AI Investment in Silicon Valley and Turns to South American Minerals
- The South Korean president secured semiconductor pledges in San Francisco before turning to trade and mineral agreements in Brazil and Chile.
- — Mitch Shin 2026-07-31 12:39:00
- South Asia’s Smaller States Push to Revive SAARC — Again
- Will the region’s perpetually squabbling siblings -- India and Pakistan -- put aside their insecurities to make regional cooperation happen?
- — Rathindra Kuruwita 2026-07-31 08:17:00
- Mongolia Signs Fuel Deal With South Korea
- South Korea is now becoming a key guarantor of stability for Mongolian gas stations and aviation.
- — Maidar 2026-07-30 17:51:00
- For the Arakan Army, Recognition Must Be Earned
- The Arakan Army’s quest for international recognition should be tied to Rohingya rights and accountability.
- — Md. Himel Rahman 2026-07-31 06:50:00
European Security & Defence
- Elbit Propose UAV Carrier Concept
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- — ESD 2026-07-30 08:27:25
- Israeli C-UAS Companies in Strategic Collaboration
- <img width="300" height="167" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ForceField-with-DefendAir-in-action-300x167.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="displa...
- — ESD 2026-07-30 08:20:28
- Speed as a strategic advantage in border monitoring
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BlackSky_Russia_Petrozavodsk_-01June20260601-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="T...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-28 07:28:42
- Russian AI Technology on Iranian Drones?
- Western intelligence organisations suspect that Russia has transferred to Iran the technology that enables the use of AI on advanced … <a href="https://euro-sd.com/2026/07/news/52581/russian-...
- — ESD 2026-07-28 06:55:14
- Greece Evaluating Elbit Air Keeper System
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- — ESD 2026-07-27 12:35:17
- Protection Against Swarms of Drones
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- — ESD 2026-07-27 11:04:28
Politico Defense feed
- Senate Dems see momentum despite repeat losses on Iran war votes
- At least one Republican, Sen. Thom Tillis, has said he will reconsider his stance in September if the war continues.
- — By Connor O'Brien, Mark Satter and Leo Shane III 2026-07-30 18:09:41
- Hegseth is the new Dem campaign trail villain
- The Defense secretary’s public persona and controversial decisions make him an easy, highly visible target for aspiring lawmakers.
- — By Leo Shane III and Jerry Wu 2026-07-30 14:00:00
- US launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for failed attack on American troops
- The Pentagon said Tuesday that it successfully intercepted an Iranian missile attack on U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East.
- — By Emilio Perez Ibarguen 2026-07-30 01:43:32
- Momentum shifts for Zelenskyy in Washington
- Senators who attended a closed-door meeting with the Ukrainian leader said his pitch is starting to have an impact.
- — By Mark Satter, Connor O'Brien and Jerry Wu 2026-07-29 01:49:11
- Iran launched 'attempted surprise attack' on US forces, CENTCOM says
- The two countries have returned to open conflict after a temporary peace framework collapsed earlier this month.
- — By Emilio Perez Ibarguen 2026-07-28 23:54:39
- Allies shrug as US pushes for Strait of Hormuz patrol
- The Trump administration is urging the U.K. and France to lead a naval coalition to secure the strait, but allies want to see a ceasefire first.
- — By Paul McLeary and Esther Webber 2026-07-28 20:30:00
- House and Senate split on votes to rebuke Trump on Iran war
- House lawmakers voted to cease the conflict, while the Senate stalled a similar effort just hours later.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Mark Satter 2026-07-23 14:35:51
CGTN-China politics
- Japan officially launches new intelligence body. Why is it dangerous?
- Japan has taken further steps to strengthen its security apparatus and military capabilities, with the government establishing a new national intelligence agency and conducting its first test launc...
- 2026-07-31 05:25:39
- US-Iran hostilities spread across multiple fronts as tensions escalate
- The military confrontation between the United States and Iran continues to intensify, with both sides launching retaliatory strikes and the conflict showing signs of expanding across multiple front...
- 2026-07-31 05:14:35
- Beijing reiterates FMs of China, Japan had no exchange in Manila
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held no meeting or any form of exchange with Japan's foreign minister in Manila, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated on Monday, refuting the J...
- 2026-07-27 08:47:19
- South Africa opens landmark trial over deadly 2021 unrest
- Nearly five years after South Africa's deadliest unrest since the end of apartheid, the trial of 62 people accused of orchestrating the July 2021 violence is set to begin in the Durban High Court...
- 2026-07-27 08:35:08
- How China helps keep the South China Sea safe
- How China helps keep the South China Sea safe
- 2026-07-27 12:54:48
- China's top legislator meets Slovak president
- Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), met with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Beijing on Wednesday.
- 2026-07-29 13:26:55
- China's mid-year economic pivot: From caution to conviction
- From "strong start" to "new kinetic energy," from "using policies well" to "maximizing stock and planning increments," China's shift in policy language reflects a leadership that sees the economy i...
- 2026-07-31 09:32:19
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Swiss bank J Safra Sarasin moves chips into shipping stocks, led by Star Bulk buy
- Basel-based outfit has also moved into DHT Holdings, CMB.Tech, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-07-31 19:04:51
- Norwegian Cruise profitability beats expectations as outlook dips
- Miami cruise giant’s 2026 earnings outlook comes in below analyst expectations
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-07-31 15:27:28
- Wavelength podcast: Understanding Adnoc L&S raid on secondhand market
- Plus, assessing the success of Europe’s own raids on flag-hopping sanctioned tankers and the rise of Russia’s fleet
- — Craig Eason 2026-07-31 15:15:47
- Taylor Maritime finance chief retires as part of company wind-down
- UK owner will not seek a replacement for Yam Lay Tan
- — Gary Dixon 2026-07-31 14:56:54
- NextDecade sublets LNG carriers as first chartered vessels deliver to company
- But CEO Matt Schatzman said focus is not on trading LNG carriers
- — Lucy Hine 2026-07-31 14:44:31
- Eyal Ofer’s Zodiac Maritime orders new car carriers amid ‘incredible’ growth in Chinese exports
- UK’s largest shipowner adds to its interest in a lucrative niche
- — Irene Ang,Andy Pierce 2026-07-31 13:18:21
- London shipping arbitration cases hit decade high
- Law firm HFW tots up the caseload of leading maritime jurisdictions
- — Gary Dixon 2026-07-31 13:10:02
EveryCRS Appropriations
- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations: A Guide to Component Accounts
- 2026-05-07 04:00:00
- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-05-11 04:00:00
- Energy and Water Development: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-05-12 04:00:00
- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-05-26 04:00:00
- National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-05-27 04:00:00
- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-05-28 04:00:00
- National Park Service (NPS) Appropriations: TenYear Trends
- 2026-06-03 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Fresh off its Wiz payout, Index Ventures raises $2B across three funds
- The new funding brings Index's total available investing capital to $3.5 billion.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-07-31 19:39:51
- VC-backed startups commit more fraud, and researchers think they know why
- New research from the U.K.’s Imperial College and France’s Emlyon Business School mapped out how Silicon Valley founders commit fraud — and the role investors play.
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-07-31 19:00:00
- Sam Altman isn’t the only one who wants to pump the brakes on AI
- After years of pushing full speed ahead on AI, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says maybe it’s time for the AI industry to “pace” itself. The comments came just days after one ...
- — Theresa Loconsolo 2026-07-31 17:26:32
- Snapchat no longer rewards fully AI-generated Spotlight content
- Snapchat has adjusted its recommendation systems to ensure that only videos created by real people are eligible for Spotlight recommendations, taking a stance against AI slop.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-07-31 16:49:08
- Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users
- Apple CEO Tim Cook envisions users being able to buy more compute for Siri AI via Apple's existing iCloud+ subscriptions.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-07-31 16:08:18
- GM and Ford are talking less and less about EVs
- The leading U.S. automakers are mentioning EVs on their investor calls at pre-pandemic rates, according to new data from TechCrunch and Hudson Labs.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-07-31 15:47:46
- Samsung expects memory shortage to worsen through 2027 and last until 2028
- AI data center demand is fueling a multi-year chip shortage, pushing up component costs and retail device prices.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-07-31 15:37:58
Space.com
- Our 1st look at 'Blade Runner 2099' shows replicants ruling future Los Angeles: 'It's our time now'
- The script is flipped in Prime Video's upcoming "Blade Runner 2099" series where replicants have rebelled and seized power from human beings in a massive uprising.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-07-31 18:00:00
- NASA is sending 2 probes to the moon to test complex 'three-body orbits'
- NASA is planning to send two maneuverable probes to lunar orbit in order to learn how spacecraft are affected by the complex gravity environment near the moon.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-07-31 16:00:00
- Watch SpaceX's Starship land at sea in these stunning new videos
- SpaceX used drones and a special 'buoy cam' to capture incredible footage of its Starship upper stage making a soft ocean landing after its 13th test flight on July 24.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-07-31 14:30:26
- Artemis moonsuits take a dive | Space photo of the day for July 31, 2026
- NASA is using its Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory to develop the training programs it will use to prepare its astronauts to explore the lunar surface.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-07-31 14:31:33
- On this day in space! July 31, 1971: Apollo 15 astronauts drive on the moon for 1st time
- On July 31, 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts drove on the moon for the first time. Here's how it happened and why it mattered.
- — Hanneke Weitering 2026-07-31 14:00:00
- Watching August's 2026 solar eclipse from the UK? Stay safe with the best solar eclipse glasses
- We've rounded up the best solar eclipse glasses so you can watch safely from the UK.
- — Chris McMullen 2026-07-31 13:42:37
- The night sky is changing this August — here's which planets to watch
- Venus dominates the evening sky while Mercury and Jupiter stage a beautiful dawn pairing you won't want to miss.
- — Joe Rao 2026-07-31 10:00:00