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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
- US Air Force to extend service of B-1, B-2 bombers, official says
- The service lives of the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit will be extended, with their pilots to be some of the first to fly the B-21 Raider.
- — Cristina Stassis 2026-09-17 20:28:00
- The US Army is looking for new drones to ferry blood supplies
- As part of the U.S. Army Blood Link project, the service is seeking new drones that can transport blood supplies in the field.
- — Michael Peck 2026-09-17 18:48:19
- Lockheed Martin gets first batch of Patriot interceptor parts from General Motors
- In an "extraordinary" 22-day turnaround, Lockheed Martin received its first shipment of critical components from General Motors for Patriot interceptors.
- — Mike Stone, Reuters 2026-09-17 18:44:33
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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
- State Department Approves More Than $24 Billion Sale of 48 F-35As to Saudi Arabia
- The State Department said on Thursday that it has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-35A fighters to Saudi Arabia. “This proposed sale will support the […]<img ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-17 23:21:35
- L3Harris Starts Production On Tranche 3 Satellites, Expects All Deliveries By Early 2029
- NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – L3Harris Technologies [LHX] is moving into production on the new Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 (AMDT3) missile warning/tracking sensor satellites and experts to del...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-17 21:28:33
- Edge Cybersecurity Firm TigerByte Cyber Exits Stealth With $10 Million
- A cybersecurity firm specializing in protecting hardware assets at the tactical edge on Thursday emerged from stealth with $3 million in seed funding and $7 million in government contracts. TigerBy...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-17 21:10:14
- Army Corps Assessing Sensors, Software, C2 For C-UAS In Latest Scarlet Dragon Innovation Event
- FORT BRAGG, N.C.—The Army XVIII Airborne Corps’ latest experimentation event in the series of exercises known as Scarlet Dragon that integrates a complex network of sensors, technologies and co...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-17 20:23:45
- Space Force’s SSC Wants Industry Input on High TRL RF Cross Links for SG-XX
- U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) wants companies’ inputs on high technology readiness level (TRL) radio frequency (RF) cross links for the envisioned Space-Based Surveilla...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-17 20:21:57
- EnduroSat and CACI to Build Vantor’s Pulse Smallsat Fleet
- Vantor has selected EnduroSat and CACI to provide the satellite bus and payloads for its upcoming Pulse fleet, the company’s move into the smallsat imaging market. Bulgaria-based EnduroSat w...
- — Rachel Jewett 2026-09-17 18:36:43
- Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Enter Agreement to Accelerate JATM Production
- The Pentagon said on Thursday that it wants multi-year procurement (MYP) of the Lockheed Martin [LMT] AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) and that it has entered into an agreement [̷...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-17 18:34:53
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- MITRE specialist engineers a return to the Hill
- A former government relations specialist has gone from tracking Congress to working within it. Kate Lovas has joined Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz. ) as a senior legislative assistant after working as...
- 2026-09-17 19:31:28
- Hispanic Heritage Month arrives amid political gains
- Hispanic lawmakers hold a growing share of elected offices, both on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures across the country, as National Hispanic Heritage Month begins this week. Hispanic lawmake...
- 2026-09-14 18:45:17
- Hospital group admits Senate health aide
- A veteran Democratic health policy aide has left Capitol Hill for a hospital advocacy group. Christina McCauley is now vice president of government relations at the Federation of American Hospitals...
- 2026-09-10 19:00:37
- Hundreds of Hill staffers remain 25 years after 9/11
- Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, hundreds of the congressional staffers who were employed on Capitol Hill are still there in 2026. Of the over 17,000 salaried congressional ...
- 2026-09-08 17:04:35
- Veteran Murphy aide gets the key to Gates
- A longtime Senate staffer is taking more than a decade of policy experience to the philanthropic sector. Emily Smith has joined the Gates Foundation as a senior program officer after over 13 1/2 ye...
- 2026-09-03 19:35:13
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-09-18 04:00:00
- Remember When Democrats Backed Ukraine?
- Opposing Republicans is now the party’s overriding principle.
- — James Freeman 2026-09-17 22:01:00
- The Sandbox at the End of the World
- AI’s creators go from speaking in euphemism to telling us how terrified they are. We should listen.
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-09-17 21:51:00
- A U.S. Indictment Signals an Emboldened Russia
- The Justice Department says it thwarted a Moscow-backed plot to assassinate a dissident in the U.S.
- — Tom Rogan 2026-09-17 21:48:00
- Trump Gets New Power Against Putin
- Will he use this sanctions tool against Russia’s benefactors?
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-17 21:47:00
- An Immigration Warning to Trump From Rep. Salazar
- The Hispanic voters the President won in 2024 ‘feel betrayed today,’ she says.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-17 21:43:00
- The SEC’s Big and Welcome Proxy Reform
- The agency wants to stop telling companies how to handle shareholder resolutions.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-17 21:40:00
The Diplomat
- After a Self-Immolation at the UN, Rethinking What Beijing Fears on Tibet
- Beijing’s real vulnerability is not international action. It’s rising awareness within the Chinese population.
- — Ginger Duan 2026-09-17 16:28:00
- The Potential Mismatch Between Japan and the US on China
- Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, it is critical for Japan that the United States stays on the same page regarding the challenge from China.
- — Terrence Matsuo 2026-09-17 13:30:00
- Will Taiwan Fight? We Need Better Evidence.
- Both those making pessimistic predictions and those confidently rejecting them often rely on thin evidence.
- — Mor Sobol 2026-09-17 12:54:00
- The Space Security Landscape Is Deteriorating Rapidly
- With the United States announcing that it has deployed “on-orbit space control weapons,” the space arms race now appears to be fully underway.
- — Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan 2026-09-17 13:08:00
- China Is Building a Global Infrastructure for Its Cultural Industries
- When a cultural industry expands overseas, that usually means exporting content. China is increasingly exporting the infrastructure behind entertainment products.
- — Leonie Spangenberg 2026-09-17 12:16:00
- BRICS Declaration: India’s Great U-turn on Iran
- The declaration endorsed most of Iran's main diplomatic concerns without speaking a single word against its drone and missile attacks on its neighboring Gulf states.
- — Asif Ullah Khan 2026-09-17 03:31:00
- US Congressmen Call for Tougher Actions Against Key Southeast Asian Scam Enablers
- Brian Mast (R-FL) and John Moolenaar (R-MI) have requested probes into 28 people and entities allegedly connected to scam gangs in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-09-17 04:33:00
European Security & Defence
- Record-Breaking MSPO 2026
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-09-14-132201-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Record-Breaking...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-18 07:11:36
- IDV brings latest generation VIKING UGV to DVD 2026
- <img width="300" height="259" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IDV-brings-latest-generation-VIKING-UGV-to-DVD-2026-in-two-advanced-configurations-300x259.jpg" class="webfeedsFeat...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-18 06:34:36
- Babcock and Ark Robotics partner
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Babcock-Ark-Robotics-MOU-signing-DVD-2026-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="(Photo © ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-17 17:03:45
- Emmanuel LEVACHER Re-elected President of GICAT
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Portrait-Benoit-Vedel-NB-2jpg-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Emmanuel LEVACHER Re-e...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-17 16:00:31
- KAPLAN AP: First vehicle pre-delivery acceptance tests successfully completed
- <img width="300" height="166" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/apc-5-300x166.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="KAPLAN APC. (Photo © 2026 FNSS)" style="displ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-17 15:04:27
- Team BOXER UK: British manufacturing at its best
- <img width="292" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BOXER-at-DVD-292x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Team BOXER UK: British manufacturing at...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-17 13:30:22
Politico Defense feed
- US, in controversial deal, agrees to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia
- Lawmakers have expressed concerns for years that the move would give China access to sensitive technology.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-17 20:01:00
- Trump floats setting up Army base in Poland
- The potential move comes after the Pentagon sought to pull troops from the country earlier this year.
- — By Jack Detsch 2026-09-17 18:56:22
- ‘The US can’t lose’: Pentagon plows ahead on AI despite warnings
- Military leaders warn the risks of falling behind adversaries in artificial intelligence research outweigh the potential risks of the technology.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-09-16 19:50:00
- Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting
- The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-09-15 18:12:26
- Iran war has led to munitions shortfall, bottlenecks to restock, Pentagon IG says
- The Defense Department’s independent watchdog acknowledged the shortfall, a concern the administration has downplayed for months.
- — By Casey He 2026-09-15 15:28:17
- Hegseth allies campaign to put loyalist in Army secretary job
- Pentagon officials are pushing spokesperson Sean Parnell for the position and launching attacks against other candidates.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-09-14 21:31:03
- Iran war coverage led to firings at Stars and Stripes, former publisher says
- Max Lederer, whom the Pentagon fired along with two other journalists last month, said their lawsuit challenging the firings is continuing.
- — By Casey He 2026-09-14 17:10:03
CGTN-China politics
- Iran expels Swedish diplomat after Stockholm ousts its embassy staffer
- Iran on Thursday ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country within 48 hours in response to Sweden's expulsion of an official at the Iranian embassy in Stockholm, while rejecting Sweden's accus...
- 2026-09-17 09:31:21
- Chinese defense minister talks with visiting Lao defense minister
- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun held talks with visiting Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Khamlieng Outhakaysone in Beijing on Monday.
- 2026-09-15 01:04:48
- South Africa's Ramaphosa urges BRICS to defend multilateralism
- Ramaphosa said South Africa advocated a predictable global system based on international law, with the UN Charter at its center, adding that an order founded on the sovereign equality of states, te...
- 2026-09-13 08:03:20
- President Xi attends Session II of 18th BRICS Summit
- President Xi attends Session II of 18th BRICS Summit
- 2026-09-13 05:08:39
- Global experts: China leads new chapter in BRICS cooperation
- Speaking to CGTN, several international experts commended Xi's speech, stressing that the relevant initiatives proposed by China hold significant practical importance and expressing hope that China...
- 2026-09-13 07:40:38
- President Xi proposes initiatives on 'greater BRICS' cooperation
- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday proposed five initiatives on "greater BRICS" cooperation in areas of AI, trade and investment facilitation, digital industry, smart manufacturing and talent d...
- 2026-09-13 05:45:05
- Xi replies to a primary-level police force from Zhangzhou
- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country's police officers to remain committed to serving the people, be loyal guardians of the Party and the people, and demonstrate a strong sense of...
- 2026-09-15 04:16:19
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Insurers expand high-risk zone across Black Sea with ships firmly in the firing line
- Shipowners must pay war risk premiums across a wider area because of the targeting of ships during the Russia-Ukraine war
- — Paul Peachey 2026-09-18 07:52:00
- Arne Blystad hires investment director from John Fredriksen's Seatankers
- Jan Erik Klepsland also worked for ABG Sundal Collier and Nordea
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-09-18 07:32:35
- Singapore owner Wealth Holdings expands MPP fleet with order for up to six ships
- Norden has chartered two of the newbuildings
- — Irene Ang 2026-09-18 07:18:03
- Capesize bulker market still has legs, says Himalaya Shipping boss
- Market strength validates company’s prior outlook for the sector, says executive
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-09-18 06:49:38
- Thanassis Laskaridis lines up hugely profitable VLCC resale deal
- Hengli Group newbuilding to be delivered in November could generate more than $70m in profit for the Greek owner
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-09-18 04:52:14
- HD Hyundai keeps $4bn Indian shipyard talks alive
- South Korean shipbuilding giant confirms Tamil Nadu discussions continue as project planning advances
- — Huaqing Ma 2026-09-18 03:54:15
- Japan Engine fires up world-first hydrogen engine for big ships
- Project eyes 2028 sea trials after tests cut emissions by more than 95%
- — Jonathan Boonzaier 2026-09-18 02:57:10
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Programs and Appropriations (FY2012-FY2026)
- 2026-06-23 04:00:00
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 State of Play
- 2026-06-24 04:00:00
- National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-07-01 04:00:00
- Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2026 Appropriations: Overview
- 2026-07-02 04:00:00
- Appropriations for Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Since FY2017
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- National Park Service (NPS) Appropriations: TenYear Trends
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-07-15 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Khosla-backed Mazama Energy just raised $135M to drill deeper into super-hot-rock geothermal
- Geothermal startup Mazama is drilling three miles underground to tap superhot rock, with one well capable of generating 15 MW of electricity 24/7.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-09-18 00:02:36
- Crusoe raises $3.9B to build massive data centers and small modular ‘AI factories’
- The round values the data center giant at $30.9 billion.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-09-17 23:25:52
- Google DeepMind launches institute to widen the AGI debate
- The new institute aims to surface differing views between Google, Google DeepMind, and the broader global research community around AGI. "They will not always agree, and they will likely change the...
- — Aditya Mehta 2026-09-17 23:21:17
- Amazon-owned Zoox’s 100-robotaxi limit in Nevada is about to disappear
- An updated permit shows the 100-cap will expire later this month just as competition in Las Vegas heats up.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-09-17 23:08:24
- PrismML hopes its tiny LLM will change how we all use AI
- If AI lab PrismML isn't on your radar yet, it should be.
- — Julie Bort 2026-09-17 22:34:09
- The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875M worth of AI
- A new AI-based software program is being launched to help air traffic controllers better navigate their jobs as the crossing guards of America's skies.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-09-17 22:14:59
- The fix for rogue AI agents could be more AI
- As companies hand off longer and more complex tasks to AI agents, they are running into an oversight problem: Agents can act faster, longer, and at greater volume than humans can realistically review.
- — Aditya Mehta 2026-09-17 20:34:47
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