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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
- Frustrating Israel, fiber-optic killer drone technology has arrived in southern Lebanon
- Analysts believe that any military engaged in conflict will, in one form or another, encounter technologies first seen in Ukraine.
- — Agnese Stracquadanio 2026-06-23 14:43:45
- India’s three new naval ships boost maritime firepower
- The country has made strides in constructing complex naval platforms but remains dependent on foreign suppliers for key technologies.
- — Anjana Pasricha 2026-06-23 11:31:19
- Leonardo, Baykar tout in-flight control of Kizilelma drone from a M-346 jet trainer
- Following an autonomous taxi and take-off, the Kizilelma autonomously linked to the M-346 using “an advanced radio frequency data exchange system."
- — Tom Kington 2026-06-23 09:59:29
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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
- Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans
- Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be suppo...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-06-22 21:50:02
- Rocket Lab Launches Responsive Victus Haze Mission for Space Force
- Rocket Lab [RKLB] launched a responsive space mission for the U.S. Space Force on Friday from New Zealand, as part of the Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) VICTUS HAZE mission. Space […]<...
- — Rachel Jewett 2026-06-22 21:46:18
- MDA Space to Acquire Blue Canyon from Raytheon to Reach US Defense Market
- MDA Space is acquiring spacecraft manufacturer Blue Canyon Technologies from Raytheon [RTX] to give the company a direct position in the U.S. defense market. The acquisition will give the Canad...
- — Rachel Jewett 2026-06-22 21:24:35
- Army Picks Anduril For NGC2’s Common Data Baseline As It Builds Beyond Prototyping
- The Army has officially picked Anduril Industries to lead the common data baseline for its Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) effort, a key step to building out the new architecture […...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-06-22 21:18:46
- L3Harris Delivers Air Force One Bridge Aircraft
- L3Harris Technologies [LHX] delivered the modified 747-8i aircraft gifted by Qatar’s emir as the VC-25B Air Force One bridge aircraft, the company announced on Friday. The company noted it transf...
- — Rich Abott 2026-06-22 21:09:03
- Navy Demos Dual Use Laser For Power Transfer And C-UAS
- U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) recently demonstrated a dual-use laser system able to both wirelessly transmit power over long distances and quickly switch to defensive counter-unmanned aerial...
- — Rich Abott 2026-06-22 20:39:25
- SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding
- Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insuffic...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-06-18 21:34:37
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- 23andMe rediscovers its Washington ancestry
- 23andMe's nonprofit successor has returned to federal lobbying. The 23andMe Research Institute retained Ballard Partners to lobby on government grants, FDA classification and National Institutes of...
- 2026-06-12 19:31:00
- Low volume, high price tag for 2026 congressional trips
- Congressional privately funded travel activity slowed this year, but the trips lawmakers did take remained costly. Through April, congressional members reported 103 privately sponsored trips, the f...
- 2026-06-08 18:19:32
WSJ Op-eds
- As America’s Mood Sours, Its Creed Endures
- The bicentennial, too, was a time of division and uncertainty. How does today compare?
- — William A. Galston 2026-06-23 16:11:00
- How Iran Plans to Consolidate Its Victory
- Trump took bold actions other presidents never dared, only to end up where they were all along.
- — Reuel Marc Gerecht 2026-06-23 16:09:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-06-23 04:00:00
- The Myth of Alan Greenspan as the ‘Maestro’
- The longtime Fed Chairman had many successes but he fed the credit mania that led to the 2008 financial panic.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-22 21:46:00
- America’s Immigrant Soccer Team
- A quarter of the World Cup squad was born outside of the U.S.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-22 21:43:00
- Chuck Schumer’s Chip Shortage
- A Micron plant in New York is years behind schedule for all the reasons you’d expect.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-22 21:38:00
- Iran’s Regime Gets Its First Relief
- The money is flowing to Tehran even before nuclear commitments.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-22 21:36:00
The Diplomat
- Why the China-Iran Relationship Has Been Friendly But Distant Since Ancient Times
- The two civilizations have consistently found each other to be useful, yet they haven’t invested heavily in their partnership.
- — Akhilesh Pillalamarri 2026-06-23 05:57:00
- An Australian View of the New Trump Iran Deal
- Australia’s geography may provide it with some insulation from conflict, but its maritime dependency creates other vulnerabilities.
- — Grant Wyeth 2026-06-23 12:32:00
- What Happened to Indonesia’s Booming Tech Sector?
- Despite their initial promise, many of the country's major tech firms are struggling to create value for shareholders.
- — James Guild 2026-06-23 06:49:00
- Bangladeshi PM Tarique Rahman Asks Malaysia to Lift Restrictions on Labor Migration
- Kuala Lumpur has recently tightened the intake of Bangladeshi workers due to concerns about abuse, debt bondage, and excessive recruitment fees.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-06-23 00:54:00
- Uyghurs Wonder: Does the US Still Care About Human Rights in China?
- After a disappointing Trump-Xi summit, Uyghurs in the United States are divided on Washington’s commitment to ending abuses in China.
- — Nicole Cheah 2026-06-22 19:35:00
- Inside the Taliban’s New Military Formation on the Durand Line
- Amid a simmering conflict with Pakistan, Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada approved the creation of a new 4,000-member military formation known as the Hebati Unit.
- — Sarah Adams 2026-06-22 17:07:00
- Kazakhstan Reverses Course on Direct Elections of District Akims
- If earlier moves toward more direct elections were indictive of Kazakhstan's political maturation, what should we make of the reversal of that effort?
- — Catherine Putz 2026-06-22 15:36:00
European Security & Defence
- ASELSAN hosts President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/p3-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © ASELSAN A.Ş.]" style="display: block; ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-23 13:40:27
- Embraer and OGMA conclude first C-390 Millennium maintenance for the Hungarian Air Force
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hungarys-KC-390-at-OGMA-MRO-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Embraer]" styl...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-23 13:11:55
- Replacement order of armoured recovery vehicles
- <img width="300" height="188" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BPz3.jpg-800x500-1-300x188.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Rheinmetall]" style="dis...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-23 11:57:02
- Blumags and H. Henriksen Sign Agreement for REBS Magnetic Products
- <img width="200" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/REBS-Ultralight-Pole-Ladder-002-Kopie-200x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: BETTS]...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-23 11:12:30
- Diehl Defence strengthens NATO air defence in the Baltic states
- <img width="300" height="179" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMGL8186-300x179.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Diehl Defence]" style="display: b...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-23 07:42:27
- Defenture and DroneShield Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Mobile Counter-UAS Capability
- <img width="258" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Defenture-x-DroneShield-Kopie-258x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © DRONESHIEL...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-23 06:16:52
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Ukraine is winning the drone war. Now it needs to win over Trump.
- Battlefield gains and drone deals with Europe have given Kyiv rare leverage heading into the G7 world leaders’ summit, even as Washington's attention is elsewhere.
- — By Felicia Schwartz, Megan Messerly and Nicholas Vinocur 2026-06-14 11:00:00
- Trump’s missile diplomacy strategy backfires
- “You’re bombing what to get what at this point?” said a former Trump administration official.
- — By Paul McLeary, Nahal Toosi and Jack Detsch 2026-06-11 21:10:46
- Pentagon resumes normal operations after lockdown
- The Hazardous Materials Team from the Arlington, Virginia, Fire Department was on the scene to assist Pentagon officials, the department wrote on X.
- — By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Daniel Lippman 2026-06-11 17:56:34
- Pentagon locks down over ‘air quality issue’
- The Hazardous Materials Team from the Arlington, Virginia, Fire Department was on the scene to assist Pentagon officials, the department wrote on X.
- — By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Daniel Lippman 2026-06-11 16:01:47
- Trump says US will resume 'attacking' Iran as negotiations stall
- “They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!” Trump posted to social media Wednesday.
- — By Cheyanne M. Daniels 2026-06-10 14:27:57
CGTN-China politics
- China's top diplomat meets Russian Security Council secretary
- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, met with Russian Security Counc...
- 2026-06-23 12:47:35
- Cambodia's senate president to pay official goodwill visit to China
- Cambodia's senate president to pay official goodwill visit to China
- 2026-06-23 13:05:12
- Kevin Warsh faces first rate decision as Fed Chair
- Kevin Warsh faces first rate decision as Fed Chair
- 2026-06-17 22:58:55
- Ghana holds Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra
- This conference is bringing together heads of state and government, policymakers, legal experts, academics, civil society representatives, and members of the African diaspora to advance discussions...
- 2026-06-17 16:17:46
- Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant transport facility hit by drone attacks
- The transport workshop of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) came under a series of drone attacks overnight, the plant said Friday.
- 2026-06-19 05:25:11
- CGTN poll on the Summer Davos Forum
- The 17th Summer Davos Forum kicks off this week in Dalian under the theme "Scaling Innovation," with the aim of translating tech breakthroughs into productive forces and growth.
- 2026-06-23 11:05:26
- China ready to work with BRICS members to tackle global challenges
- Faced with profound and complex shifts in the international landscape, China stands ready to work with other BRICS members to jointly tackle the pressing challenges confronting humanity and stay fi...
- 2026-06-23 13:45:22
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Josco linked to order for three container ships at Chinese shipyard
- State-owned carrier said to have inked contract for what would be its largest boxships
- — Ian Lewis 2026-06-23 15:54:17
- Carnival Corp share-price plunge sheds $2.5bn in market cap in an hour
- Cruise giant unveils third-quarter outlook that is below expectations
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-06-23 15:25:17
- Poland set to add second FSRU for incoming Gdansk terminal
- First under-construction regas unit, Solidarity, due on site in 2027
- — Lucy Hine 2026-06-23 14:22:45
- Seacor Marine shares surge as largest holder demands sale of company
- Activist investor claims New York-listed outfit is trading well below 50% of its net asset value
- — Joe Brady 2026-06-23 13:53:53
- Goodbye peak season: Liner market driven by non-stop demand spikes
- Freight forwarder warns of fragmented demand waves as rates climb towards Red Sea crisis highs
- — Ian Lewis 2026-06-23 13:28:16
- Ukraine warns against plans to ‘shield shadow fleet from scrutiny’
- It claims Russian warning over ‘criminal’ use of shipping data is a deflection tactic
- — Paul Peachey 2026-06-23 13:16:47
- As tankers trickle out of Middle East Gulf, Sinokor VLCCs start pushing in
- Shipping is adjusting cautiously to fragile ceasefire
- — Matt Coyne 2026-06-23 12:36:49
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Status of FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations: In Brief
- 2026-03-27 04:00:00
- Department of Justice Grants: History, Authorizations, and Appropriations
- 2026-03-27 04:00:00
- Bureau of Land Management: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-04-02 04:00:00
- FY2026 Department of Defense Appropriations: In Brief
- 2026-04-02 04:00:00
- Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Programs and Appropriations (FY2012-FY2026)
- 2026-04-15 04:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach
- This is the second data breach to affect LastPass customers in recent years, after one of the password manager's tech partners was recently breached.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-06-23 15:12:37
- HaloBraid raises $7M from Seven Seven Six to end the six-hour hair salon appointment
- HaloBraid aims to help salons speed up braiding with its first device, slated to launch later this year, that acts as a braiding assistant for professional stylists.
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-06-23 15:09:38
- Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand
- The smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-06-23 14:11:23
- 4 days left to save up to $190 on TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
- Four days left to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 — the ultimate founder bootcamp — before Early Bird rates end on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register today.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-06-23 14:00:00
- Ribbie turns real-time baseball stats into arcade-like, pixel-art broadcasts
- Ribbie lets you follow along live with MLB games with a delightful, arcade-inspired interface.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-06-23 13:58:30
- Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates
- Stockholm-based startup Fika Jobs is building a video-first hiring platform that combines AI interview agents with short-form video profiles, creating something that feels like a cross between Link...
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-06-23 13:00:00
- The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI
- A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.
- — Rebecca Bellan, Connie Loizos 2026-06-23 01:27:55
Space.com
- China's space plane appears to have released a mystery object in orbit
- China's Shenlong space plane appears to have released a mystery object while in orbit, according to a private space surveillance firm.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-06-23 16:52:28
- What telescope could cause our astrophotography expert to break their hard-and-fast rule about not traveling with a telescope? This one! Now even cheaper in this Prime Day telescope deal
- Ready to turn your skywatching upside-down? Then snap up this ZWO Seestar S30 Pro, which offers views so stunning it made our expert bin their no telescope rule.
- — Chris McMullen 2026-06-23 16:30:00
- NASA wants to dump the ISS in the sea. Experts say the plan 'raises serious concerns for ocean health'
- NASA's plan to deorbit the International Space Station in coming years has stirred up a wave of reaction by a leading ocean conservation organization.
- — Leonard David 2026-06-23 16:00:00
- The Unistellar Odyssey Pro helped me feel in touch with the universe and it's now 15% off
- The go-to tracking and sharp autofocus afforded by the Odyssey Pro allowed me to start taking sharp images of the deep sky. It's now available from Unistellar with 15% off.
- — Harry Bennett 2026-06-23 15:30:00
- 'Rick and Morty' cast talk vocal health, hot viscous liquids, and their favorite season 9 moments (interview)
- 'With all the wacky hijinks that take place, we’re in for a really amazing season and some real good science fiction.'
- — Jeff Spry 2026-06-23 15:00:00
- Ignite a child's imagination with the stars: Our expert-picked Astronaut Galaxy Star Projector is a Prime Day steal at just $25
- After the historic Artemis 2 crew looping around the moon back in April, kids everywhere are eager to follow in their footsteps. This Astronaut star projector is the perfect way to bring the wonder...
- — Chris McMullen 2026-06-23 14:07:34
- SpaceX Dragon says goodbye to the ISS | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2026
- The cargo spacecraft catches the sunlight as it departs its visit to the space station.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-06-23 14:00:00