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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
- SOCOM is seeking a long-range kamikaze drone
- Armed with loitering munitions, SOCOM MC-130J gunships and other aircraft would be able to hunt targets deep inside enemy lines.
- — Michael Peck 2026-06-30 15:33:27
- Latvia and Ukraine to open drone factory right on Baltic nation’s border with Russia
- The Latgale region, where the new drone factory is to be built, is historically one of Latvia’s most economically disadvantaged.
- — Linus Höller 2026-06-30 14:55:30
- Ascendant Paris to hold European-flavored Bastille Day flyover with nuclear undertones
- The symbolism is notable as all four participating countries have signed up for some variation of France’s promised forward nuclear-deterrence scheme.
- — Linus Höller 2026-06-30 11:12:18
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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
- RTX Nabs $1.1 Billion Mod For Nearly 2,000 Sidewinder Missiles
- Naval Air Systems Command on June 26 awarded RTX [RTX] a contract modification worth over $1.1 billion for production and delivery of nearly 2,000 IM-9X Sidewinder missiles for the U.S. […]<i...
- — Rich Abott 2026-06-29 21:26:17
- Will $4 Billion For SB-AMTI/Space Data Network Backbone In Supplemental Reduce Or Add To Planned Funding For Systems In Reconciliation?
- Nearly all of the Department of the Air Force’s fiscal 2027 procurement and research and development (R&D) budget for space-based air moving target indication (SB-AMTI) and the Space Data...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-06-29 20:10:37
- Projected NGAL Wingspan And Carriage Fall Within Those Of C-5 And C-17
- The Air Force wants companies to submit ideas by July 17 on the service’s planned Next Generation Airlift (NGAL) platform. In a Monday business notice, the Air Force Life Cycle […]<img ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-06-29 19:17:32
- Rocket Lab’s End-to-End Vision Comes Into Focus With ‘Transformative’ Iridium Deal
- Rocket Lab’s [RKLB] vision to become an end-to-end space company came into full focus with a move to acquire Iridium Communications [IRDM] on Monday — taking the launcher and manufacturer [R...
- — Rachel Jewett 2026-06-29 19:11:20
- Honeywell Aerospace Begins Trading On Nasdaq
- Honeywell Technologies [HON] on Monday completed the spin-off of its former aerospace business, Honeywell Aerospace [HONA], which began trading on the Nasdaq the same day. Honeywell’s board earli...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-29 18:43:11
- Overland Nabs $20 Million Award To Produce Autonomous Resupply Vehicles
- The Marine Corps last Friday awarded Overland AI a $19.7 million contract to begin production of a light autonomous ground vehicle (AGV) that the service will use for resupply of […]<img widt...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-29 18:25:17
- Michael Harrison – SANS Institute
- In this monthly column, Defense Daily highlights individuals from across the government, industry and academia whose efforts contribute daily to national defense, from the program managers to the h...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-06-26 21:32:38
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Republicans hit record low for in-person town halls
- Republican members of Congress have continued a multiyear decline in in-person town halls, reaching a record low through the first half of 2026. Republicans have held just 39 in-person town halls s...
- 2026-06-29 18:42:17
- Matsui gives legislative team a booster
- Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif. ) has turned to the health care advocacy world for her latest hire. Emma Sheffert is now a health policy adviser for Matsui's legislative team. She most recently serve...
- 2026-06-25 19:34:45
- Data centers draw a crowd on K Street
- Data centers are drawing a growing coalition of organizations to Washington as the buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates. Data center-related lobbying activity surged over ...
- 2026-06-22 18:22:09
- Juneteenth press releases fade amid parks fight
- Congressional Juneteenth messaging has fallen sharply since the holiday's first year of federal recognition, with this year's smaller batch focused largely on a fight over national park fees. Lawma...
- 2026-06-18 18:05:29
- World Cup planning fuels lobbying activity
- Preparations for the first FIFA World Cup on U. S. soil since 1994 helped drive millions of dollars in lobbying activity during the first quarter, led by host cities, transportation agencies and t...
- 2026-06-15 18:35:41
WSJ Op-eds
- Why Micron Is Betting Big on New York Chips
- The program isn’t a partisan project.
- 2026-06-30 16:43:00
- The Liberal Hijacking of Mainline Churches
- Christ didn’t enter human history to promote progressive politics or environmentalism.
- 2026-06-30 16:42:00
- California Politics Is Bought With Donations
- We won’t get true policy improvements until we break the connection between fundraising for campaigns and our electoral system.
- 2026-06-30 16:41:00
- U.S. Capitalism Isn’t Broken
- Washington should remember that China has consistently trailed the U.S. in genuine technological innovation.
- 2026-06-30 16:38:00
- Public Housing Is a Misnomer
- It’s really a benefit to circular system of power.
- 2026-06-30 16:33:00
- A Corporate Welfare Bust in Michigan
- Only 3% of touted jobs have actually been created, says a Mackinac Center report.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-30 13:21:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-06-30 04:00:00
The Diplomat
- Australia, Vanuatu Sign Security Pact
- The Nakamal Agreement between Australia and Vanuatu may be weaker than Canberra’s other regional pacts, but it remains significant in checking China’s influence.
- — Grant Wyeth 2026-06-30 11:06:00
- A Mid-Year Check on US Asia Policy
- Goodbye INDOPACOM and hello (again) Middle Eastern distractions.
- — Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz 2026-06-29 13:12:00
- Sri Lanka’s Easter Blasts Probe Enters the Intelligence Architecture
- While not every arrest will lead to a conviction, the old assumption that power could delay accountability indefinitely has begun to shake.
- — Rathindra Kuruwita 2026-06-30 04:10:00
- Japan-Philippines Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- Will the rules-based order be a beacon in troubled waters?
- — TAKAGI Yusuke 2026-06-30 08:22:00
- How the Kem Ley Assassination Changed Cambodian Politics
- A decade on from one of the country's highest-profile political killings, democracy remains a dream rather than reality.
- — Samady Ou 2026-06-30 00:40:00
- Arrests Spike as Vietnam Sees New ‘Wave of Repression,’ Rights Group Says
- The Bangkok-based advocacy group Project88 documented 56 political arrests last year, the most in any year since 2018.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-06-30 02:56:00
- Malaysia Extends Search for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
- The maritime exploration firm Ocean Infinity will have an additional year to locate the wreckage of the Boeing 777 airliner, which vanished without trace in 2014.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-06-30 00:32:00
European Security & Defence
- Major order from Ukraine: Rheinmetall to supply artillery ammunition
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rheinmetall-logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Rheinmetall]" style="displa...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-30 13:24:24
- WB GROUP and Saab deepen their cooperation to strengthen NATO’s Eastern Flank
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260629_WB-GROUP-and-Saab-deepen-cooperation-for-NATO-safety_02-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-30 13:02:02
- Teledyne FLIR OEM Introduces Prism Ground ISR for Tactical Reconnaissance and Military Target Classification
- <img width="300" height="157" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Prism-Ground-ISR-Article-Header-300x157.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo : Teledyne FL...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-30 11:30:39
- Polish IRYDA+ X1 Swarm UAV Demonstrates 1-Meter Precision Strike Capability in Live Field Tests
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Iryda-X1-01-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt=" [Photo ® MBF Group SA]" style="displa...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-30 09:20:09
- HENSOLDT assesses the implications of the termination of the F126 programme
- <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 2026-06-30 08:09:04
- M830rc X LRF 1535nm A.T.A.K.-Connection
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/steiner-logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © STEINER-OPTIK GmbH]" style="d...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-30 07:32:15
Politico Defense feed
- GOP infighting threatens critical defense bill
- The annual defense policy legislation, one of the few measures almost guaranteed to pass each year, is held hostage by a Republican battle over an elections overhaul.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-06-29 19:13:50
- NATO chief’s playbook with Trump: Show him the money
- Mark Rutte's visit to Washington foreshadows the upcoming alliance summit, which will likely try to paper over U.S. antagonisms.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-06-26 09:00:00
- House GOP presses ahead with Trump's Department of War name change
- The House Appropriations Committee became the third committee to endorse the Pentagon rebrand.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III 2026-06-24 22:35:19
- Hegseth’s budget sales pitch falls flat with GOP lawmakers
- Some of the president’s biggest supporters in Congress expressed concern about the impact of increased military spending on the national debt.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-06-24 19:49:11
- Rutte’s balancing act between Trump and 31 NATO allies
- The two leaders have a history of working well together, but Rutte has a narrow lane to work with between Trump’s demands and the alliance’s fiscal realities.
- — By Paul McLeary and Victor Jack 2026-06-24 09:00:00
- Senate threatens to freeze Hegseth’s travel in bid for boat strike videos, Iran school strike probe
- Major defense legislation approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee freezes three quarters of the Defense Secretary’s travel budget until Congress gets what it wants.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III 2026-06-17 14:29:58
- Hegseth's timeline for Strait of Hormuz is a bit murky
- The Secretary of Defense initially stated that the waterway would reopen "immediately" after a deal was signed, only to clarify his comment moments later.
- — By Cheyanne M. Daniels 2026-06-14 16:44:02
CGTN-China politics
- US launches further strikes against Iran after tanker hit in Hormuz
- The US military said it struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, in the worst escalation since the two sides signed an interim peace deal two weeks ago.
- 2026-06-27 22:55:23
- China's top legislator meets Bangladeshi PM
- Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, met with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday in Beijing.
- 2026-06-26 14:33:10
- Trump says US to buy farm goods using Iranian assets
- Trump says US to buy farm goods using Iranian assets
- 2026-06-25 23:12:01
- Israel, Lebanon discussing pilot scheme for handover of territory
- Lebanon and Israel are discussing a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces to pull out of some of the territory invaded in the war with Hezbollah and hand it to Lebanese army control during ta...
- 2026-06-24 14:17:30
- Xi extends condolences over deadly earthquakes in Venezuela
- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of condolences to Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez over the strong earthquakes that rocked the country.
- 2026-06-26 11:50:57
- Graphics: China delivers world's largest high-quality education system
- Graphics: China delivers world's largest high-quality education system
- 2026-06-28 00:28:02
- China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Dao
- The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Tuesday conducted law enforcement patrols over the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.
- 2026-06-30 03:44:47
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- MPC Container Ships plots private placement to fund growth
- Oslo-listed owner has just sourced its biggest boxships yet from XT Shipping and X-Press Feeders
- — Ian Lewis 2026-06-30 15:45:08
- BP’s long-standing shipping head Carol Howle retires at 54
- Energy major appoints replacement with 30-year career in its ranks
- — Lucy Hine 2026-06-30 15:08:29
- Castor Maritime pounces on second kamsarmax in a week
- Cash-rich Cypriot owner bolstering fleet with another secondhand deal
- — Gary Dixon 2026-06-30 14:04:22
- Odfjell has no plans to send more ships into Gulf as last trapped tanker exits Strait of Hormuz
- Norwegian chemical tanker owner has no immediate plans to send owned ships back through the Strait of Hormuz after latest flare-up
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-06-30 13:53:32
- Leonhardt & Blumberg tipped to bank profit on sale of oldest tanker
- German owner tempted by strong price on offer for vessel
- — Gary Dixon 2026-06-30 13:46:44
- Tanker S&P market takes a breather as dealmakers wait on Strait of Hormuz updates
- Smaller tankers change hands, but buyers want to be sure of Middle East peace first
- — Matt Coyne 2026-06-30 13:31:07
- Mercuria banks $3.84bn finance package in volatile commodity markets
- Revolving facilities show banks’ confidence in trader and shipowner’s operations, it says
- — Gary Dixon 2026-06-30 12:29:23
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Elections Grant Programs: Authorizations and Appropriations
- 2026-04-20 04:00:00
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations for FY2026
- 2026-04-21 04:00:00
- Legislative Branch Appropriations: Frequently Asked Questions
- 2026-04-24 04:00:00
- NASA Appropriations and Authorizations: At a Glance
- 2026-04-29 04:00:00
- Overview of FY2027 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS)
- 2026-04-30 04:00:00
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-04-30 04:00:00
- Government Shutdowns: Applying the Antideficiency Act to a Lapse in Appropriations
- 2026-05-01 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Blue Origin still doesn’t know why its New Glenn rocket blew up last month
- But the company is still claiming that New Glenn will return to flight this year.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-06-30 16:09:57
- Tesla starts testing Cybercab without pedals or a steering wheel in Austin
- The company may finally be ready to try to deliver on Elon Musk's years-long promise of launching a robotaxi network of its own.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-06-30 15:32:50
- X now offers an MCP server to make its platform easier for AI tools to use
- X has launched a hosted MCP server, making it easier for developers to connect AI applications with the company’s API.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-06-30 15:08:42
- Arcturus could halve the grid’s electrical losses using its nano-infused copper
- Stealthy startup Arcturus uses lasers to infuse carbon nanomaterials into copper, dramatically improving its ability to conduct electricity.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-06-30 15:01:42
- Podcasting platform Riverside enters the newsletter publishing game
- Users will be able use AI to create newsletters based on their recordings.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-06-30 15:00:00
- Amazon launches new $1 billion FDE org, following OpenAI and Anthropic
- Engineers on the new team will embed within companies to deploy purpose-built agents, focusing on fast deployments and customer self-sufficiency.
- — Russell Brandom 2026-06-30 15:00:00
- Your brand deserves its own stage — Side Events at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
- From October 10-16, host a Side Event and command the room during the week of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-06-30 14:00:00
Space.com
- Rubin Observatory begins filming the 'greatest cosmic movie ever' beginning a new era of astronomy
- "With the launch of the ten-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time, the Rubin Observatory is opening a new window on the universe."
- — Robert Lea 2026-06-30 16:00:00
- America 250: How has telescope technology evolved since the dawn of the U.S.?
- Optical telescopes have come a long way in the past two-and-a-half centuries — from the homemade telescope of William Herschel to the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope.
- — Keith Cooper 2026-06-30 15:00:00
- Europe's deadly heat wave seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 30, 2026
- Europe's Sentinel-3 satellite captured data that helps visualize June's deadly heat wave, allowing researchers to further understand the extent of soaring temperatures.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-06-30 14:00:00
- 'Titan is actually a very reasonable destination for humans': Scientists start mapping out crewed mission to huge Saturn moon
- Researchers met recently for the first "Humans to Titan Summit 2026," which explored how to send astronauts to the huge Saturn moon.
- — Leonard David 2026-06-30 13:00:00
- NASA will announce moon base news today: Watch it live
- NASA will provide an update about its moon base plans this afternoon, and you can watch it live.
- — Mike Wall 2026-06-30 14:17:32
- June's Strawberry Moon serves up a low-hanging treat for skywatchers worldwide. Here are our favorite photos
- The June full moon rose low across the sky, treating stargazers worldwide to a stunning celestial display and we've got the photos to prove it.
- — Daisy Dobrijevic 2026-06-30 10:08:52
- 'The start of a new era': Rocket Lab buying satellite-communications company Iridium for $8 billion
- California-based launch company Rocket Lab has inked a landmark $8 billion deal to acquire long-time satellite communications giant Iridium.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-06-29 22:00:00