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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
- TKMS and ST Engineering to create submarine service ‘hub’ in Singapore
- The maintenance center would be able to service local and international TKMS boats coming through the area, the idea goes.
- — Sebastian Sprenger 2026-03-24 16:48:48
- Chinese corvette recently trained its weapons on Philippine frigate, officials confirm
- The incident at sea in early March is the latest in a string of Chinese actions aimed at tempting sailors to lose their cool, Philippine officials said.
- — Leilani Chavez 2026-03-24 14:32:43
- China maps ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with US
- Dozens of Chinese research vessels are on a quest to map the sea floor at strategically vital regions of the world's oceans.
- — Pete Mckenzie, Reuters 2026-03-24 14:25:39
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- ... 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
- Lockheed Martin Rolls Out Low-Cost Containerized Grizzly Launcher
- Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Tuesday unveiled its new Grizzly low-cost containerized launcher that can fire Hellfire missiles from a 10-foot shipping container, having recently completed its first live...
- — Rich Abott 2026-03-24 18:06:44
- Arms Control Head Says Continued Weapons Modernization Will Grab China’s ‘Attention’
- The head of arms control for the State Department told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Tuesday that continued modernization, including 150 B-21 stealth bombers, will prod China to engage in ...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-03-24 17:58:57
- No Estimate From Military Officials On Future Percentage Of Low-Cost Munitions For DoD
- The Pentagon’s recently formed Munitions Acceleration Council, chaired by Deputy Defense Secretary Steven Feinberg, has eyed a doubling or quadrupling of production for about a dozen munition...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-24 17:41:53
- Space Company Execs Outline Supply Chain Challenges
- Solar panels, electric propulsion systems, software, and increasing production of subsystems and components are core supply chain challenges for spacecraft companies, industry executives said on Mo...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-24 17:33:09
- Epirus, GD And Kodiak Unveil Autonomous Directed Energy System For Domestic C-UAS Use
- Epirus, General Dynamics [GD] and Kodiak AI on Tuesday introduced an autonomous pickup truck with a high-power microwave (HPM) for point defense against small drone threats in the United States. [&...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-24 13:00:13
- NASSCO And Vard Marine Picked For Next Gen Logistics Ship Design Work
- The Navy last Friday awarded General Dynamics’ [GD] National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) and VARD Marine Inc. contracts for concept design work for the Next Generation Logistics Ship ...
- — Rich Abott 2026-03-23 21:31:44
- Next SDA Tranche 1 Launches Likely In May Or June, Director Says
- The Space Development Agency (SDA) had planned to resume Tranche 1 launches early this year, but is in a “strategic pause” that is to end with the next launches in […]<img width="...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-23 21:29:02
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
- Trump Loses the Home Front
- Lesson of Iran: Don’t go to war without first selling the effort to American voters.
- — William A. Galston 2026-03-24 16:49:00
- Hawks and Doves Got Iran Wrong
- The war turns out to be both harder and more necessary than Americans expected.
- — Walter Russell Mead 2026-03-23 21:11:00
- The Profane President Trump
- We would all benefit from a dose of good form, even if it makes us hypocrites.
- — William McGurn 2026-03-23 21:11:00
- Is $200 Billion Too Much to Win a War?
- Republicans backed Biden on Ukraine, but Democrats balk on Iran.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-23 21:36:00
- The Supreme Court and the Street Preacher
- Now he gets the chance to challenge a city restriction on protests.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-23 21:35:00
- A Welcome Setback for Medical DEI
- A medical school accreditor removes race-based guidance.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-23 21:30:00
- Chabad Donor: ‘This Is for Tucker’
- Why is Carlson attacking a Jewish outreach group?
- — Masada Siegel 2026-03-24 16:48:00
The Diplomat
- India, China, and How Not to Save the Brahmaputra
- Instead of pursuing a diplomatic solution to manage shared waters, India is following a dam-for-dam policy.
- — Bhaskar Jyoti Deka 2026-03-24 14:39:00
- Kim Jong Un Formalizes South Korea as ‘Primary Hostile State’
- Addressing the 15th SPA, Kim enshrined permanent enmity with Seoul and declared his regime “ready for any choice” from the United States.
- — Mitch Shin 2026-03-24 14:00:00
- China’s Afghanistan-Pakistan Mediation Efforts Cast Doubt on Its Influence in Both Countries
- Beijing has proved unable to end or even shape the conflict – especially in Pakistan.
- — Muhammad Murad 2026-03-24 13:31:00
- North Korea’s Risky Bet on Military AI
- Integrating AI into the North Korean military comes with risks, from technological vulnerabilities to the potential for an inadvertent nuclear war.
- — Khang Vu 2026-03-24 13:07:00
- Uzbekistan Takes Next Step on Nuclear Power Plant Journey
- Concrete is being poured at a site in Jizzakh region which will host Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-03-24 13:46:00
- Can Central Asia Become a New Hub in the Global Fertilizer Market?
- Sanctions, logistical disruptions, and new conflicts — from the Black Sea to the Persian Gulf — have turned the fertilizer market into a key arena of geoeconomic competition.
- — Rassul Kospanov and Eldaniz Gusseinov 2026-03-24 12:21:00
- Femicide Without Borders: Uzbek Women Abroad Still at Risk
- The three horrific murders of Uzbek women in Turkiye shed harsh light on the risks female migrant workers face, usually at the hands of those closest to them.
- — Niginakhon Saida 2026-03-24 12:09:00
European Security & Defence
- 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
- Quantum Systems Strengthens Ukraine’s Air Defence Capabilities
- <img width="300" height="125" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Quantum-Systems-Strengthens-Ukraines-Air-Defence-Capabilities--300x125.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-i...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-24 08:41:15
- DroneShield Expands C2 Interoperability Through Partnership with OpenWorks Engineering Optical Sensors
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ds-news-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="DroneShield’s DroneSentry sample configura...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-24 07:39:37
- Spectra Group (UK) Ltd launches final production version of GENSS tactical communications system at the Satellite Show
- <img width="300" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spectra-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="GENSS [Photo © Copyright - Spectra Group ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-23 13:06:35
- Vincorion makes Frankfurt Stock Market Debut – Defence Supplier bets on Growth
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/VINCORION-Flagge-scaled-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: VINCORION]" style=...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-21 07:00:11
- Drones, robots, satellites: Rheinmetall presents itself at the XPONENTIAL Europe 2026
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/XPonential-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Rheinmetall]" style="display: blo...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-20 10:25:39
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Inside the White House plan to sell the Iran war online
- The administration is bucking decades of decorum by depicting the Iran war as a violent video game.
- — By Eli Stokols, Ben Johansen, Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-03-18 21:00:00
- Estonia ‘ready to talk’ on Strait of Hormuz backup
- Although Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said there had not been an official U.S. request to Tallinn for help, he pointed to President Donald Trump’s broader call for NATO allies to provide assista...
- — By Daniella Cheslow 2026-03-18 21:00:00
- Pentagon says lethal boat strikes are ‘just the beginning’ in South, Central America
- A top DOD official also told lawmakers on Tuesday that the possibility of deploying ground forces hasn’t been ruled out.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-03-17 19:45:56
CGTN-China politics
- Trips on cross-Strait shipping route hit new single-day high
- On Saturday, a shipping route linking the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan region recorded more than 4,000 passenger trips in a single day, marking a new high since the route reopened in 2023. The r...
- 2026-03-23 06:45:21
- Xi congratulates Thongloun on re-election as president of Laos
- Xi congratulates Thongloun on re-election as president of Laos
- 2026-03-23 09:35:59
- Switzerland suspends war materiel exports to US
- The Swiss Federal Council said on Friday that Switzerland has halted the export of war materiel to the US during the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran.
- 2026-03-20 11:15:00
- Cuba adjusts labor, transport measures to ease energy crisis
- Cuba has introduced new labor and transport measures to address the energy crisis stemming from US restrictions, prioritizing worker relocation and essential services, authorities said on Wednesday.
- 2026-03-20 00:30:35
- Trump compares Iran strikes to Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese PM
- Trump compares Iran strikes to Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese PM
- 2026-03-20 00:59:16
- At least 64 injured in southern Israel by Iranian missile
- Israel's national emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) said in a statement that at least 64 people were injured on Saturday night in the southern Israeli city of Arad by a missile fired from Iran.
- 2026-03-22 02:21:54
- China's top legislator meets Mongolian People's Party delegation
- China's top legislator meets Mongolian People's Party delegation
- 2026-03-23 11:04:56
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Bill to block vessels that call at ports seized from US companies moves forward
- The Defending American Property Abroad Act comes in response to Mexico’s seizure of port facilities
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-03-24 16:10:50
- Tug moves in to protect Libyan offshore platforms from drifting Russian LNG carrier
- Damaged Russian shadow ship raises concerns in Libya, prompting calls for an investigation into the attack
- — Lucy Hine 2026-03-24 15:18:09
- Delta Tankers cashes in as VLCC focus flips to Atlantic basin
- Atlantic basin fixtures nearing pre-war Middle East Gulf levels, Clarksons says
- — Matt Coyne 2026-03-24 15:16:55
- Mining major switches to day rate for iron ore voyage to manage fuel price risk
- TradeWinds has learned that at least one fixture has already ditched voyage rates in favour of time-charter basis
- — Holly Birkett 2026-03-24 14:45:06
- Ifchor Galbraiths says chemical tanker shipbroking is being reshaped
- Swiss-UK shop believes tighter ship supply and rising feedstock flows are pushing shops into more strategic roles
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-24 14:44:14
- Harry Vafias fixes out capesize bulker trio at highest rate seen for a decade
- Two-year deal with undisclosed charterer said to be priced at well over $30,000 per day
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-03-24 14:21:10
- Hapag-Lloyd taps into India shipping boom with new government deal
- With plans to reflag ships and support a 100‑vessel recycling ecosystem, German carrier joins a wave of lines betting on India
- — Ian Lewis 2026-03-24 14:07:32
EveryCRS Appropriations
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- 2025-12-30 05:00:00
- Status of FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations: In Brief
- 2025-12-30 05:00:00
- The National Science Foundation (NSF): FY2026 Appropriations and Funding History
- 2026-01-06 05:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- BKR Capital raises $14.5M (so far) to invest in Black founders
- BKR Capital announced Monday that its Fund II closed $20 million Canadian towards its $50 million target.
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-03-24 17:47:41
- Crunchyroll confirms data breach after hacker claims unauthorized access
- Crunchyroll said it continues to investigate the data breach involving its users' personal information.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-03-24 17:20:07
- Doss raises $55M for AI inventory management that plugs into ERP
- Doss's AI-powered inventory management system integrates with existing ERP systems. The Series B round was co-led by Madrona and Premji Invest.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-03-24 17:18:29
- Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature
- Apple Music teamed up with Ticketmaster to power its Concert Discovery feature, which recommends live music events based on users' listening habits.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-03-24 17:00:00
- Meet the former Apple designer building a new AI interface at Hark
- The company said it would design models, hardware, and interfaces in tandem to deliver a "seamless end-to-end personal intelligence product."
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-03-24 16:00:00
- Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs, says Fortnite engagement is down
- Epic Games also increased the price of V-Bucks, the Fortnite in-game currency.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-03-24 15:17:32
- Flighty’s new update gives you real-time alerts about airport disturbances
- Flighty's new feature will give users real-time updates about why operations at an airport are disrupted.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-03-24 15:05:29
Space.com
- A car-sized asteroid is heading toward Earth for a flyby later tonight: Here's what you need to know
- The asteroid will make a close approach to Earth just three days following its discovery.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-03-24 18:00:00
- NASA's '1st nuclear powered interplanetary spacecraft' will send Skyfall helicopters to Mars in 2028
- NASA plans to launch its first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft in 2028, a probe called Space Reactor-1 Freedom that will carry a fleet of tiny helicopters to Mars.
- — Mike Wall 2026-03-24 17:08:29
- Future Artemis missions could use fiber-optic cables to monitor moonquakes
- Fiber-optic cables on the moon could detect moonquakes, offering a simpler way to study lunar activity and support future Artemis missions.
- — Samantha Mathewson 2026-03-24 16:00:00
- Watch all your favorite sci-fi content like 'For All Mankind' and 'Star City' anywhere with this exclusive deal and get a free $50 Amazon Gift Card and 77% off NordVPN
- With up to $513 off, a $50 Amazon voucher and four months free, you can watch sci-fi streaming shows and movies like 'Monarch: Legacy of monsters' securely while traveling.
- — Paul Brett 2026-03-24 15:33:34
- Hubble revisits the Crab Nebula after 25 years | Space photo of the day for March 24, 2026
- NASA has released new Hubble telescope images of the Crab Nebula taken 25 years after the iconic observatory first gazed at the colorful cosmic crustacean.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-03-24 17:16:28
- Arriving safely on Venus and Titan: Different atmospheres affect heat shields differently, study shows
- Heat shields keep incoming spacecraft from burning up in planetary atmospheres. Now we're learning that different atmospheres have different effects.
- — Julian Dossett 2026-03-24 13:00:00
- The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals for 2026: Sizeable savings on drones, Lego, streaming, star projectors and much more
- Amazon's Big Spring Sale is your chance to save big on space-and-sci-fi tech and entertainment from the best star projectors, drones, Lego, streaming and more.
- — Chris McMullen 2026-03-24 15:38:31