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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
- CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
- Task Force Falcon Strike will employ one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea.
- — Cristina Stassis 2026-08-14 15:09:04
- US Marines roam far and wide from temporary Darwin base
- This year's Marine Rotation Force-Darwin is the first in its 15-year history to be certified as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force.
- — Gordon Arthur 2026-08-13 18:26:28
- Flight-tracking data shows continued Russian air bridge to sub-Saharan Africa
- A recent report from the Center for Advanced Defense Studies found that Russian state-aligned military forces flew at least 75 flights in Central Sahel.
- — Linus Höller 2026-08-13 15:07:56
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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 ...
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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
- Boeing to Boost Production Of Parts For Standard Missile-3 In Framework Deal With DoD, RTX
- The Defense Department last Friday said it signed seven-year framework agreement that would have Boeing [BA] increase production rates of key parts for the RTX [RTX]-built Standard Missile-3 Block ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-14 14:08:19
- Boeing Unveils Its IFPC Inc. 2 Design, Expects August Downselect
- HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Boeing [BA] this week revealed its design for the Army’s competition for a second interceptor for the Indirect Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 in the run [R...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-14 13:32:00
- SPACECOM Officials See Use For, And Threat From, Space Fires
- HUNSTVILLE, Ala. – Top officials at U.S. Space Command said they see space fires, including laser weapons, as a threat to defend against as well as a resource to attack […]<img width="1200"...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-13 21:32:21
- Lockheed Martin Developing Modular Payload System For Hypersonic Missiles
- The Pentagon’s prime contractor to develop the Army’s hypersonic weapons is investing millions of dollars in internal funds to develop a new modular payload system aimed at enabling more payloa...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-13 21:17:05
- Space Force Selects Five Companies To Help Leverage Commercial Satellites As Part Of SDN
- The Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded contract worth up to $60 million across five vendors to ensure different commercial satellites can interoperate with the future Space Dat...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-13 21:11:25
- CENTCOM Creating Multinational Task Force For One Way Attack Unmanned Systems
- Seeking to leverage capabilities from regional partners, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched a multi-domain, multinational task force that will use one-way attack unmanned systems, includin...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-13 20:09:34
- Lockheed Martin Reports $140 Million In Tariff Refunds; Other Primes Haven’t Quantified Payback
- In the latest round of quarterly financial filings, Lockheed Martin [LMT] was the only one of the top U.S. defense contractors to report a specific dollar receipt–$140 million through the [&#...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-13 19:07:18
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Cyber specialist logs on to Gallagher's comms team
- Rep. James Gallagher (R-Calif. ) has hired a cybersecurity communicator from the Department of Energy to lead his press operation. Marissa Martinez has joined Gallagher's office as communications ...
- 2026-08-13 19:38:32
- Ballard Partners extends its K Street dominance
- Ballard Partners is pulling away from the rest of Washington's lobbying industry. Ballard Partners reported a record $30. 37 million in lobbying revenue in the second quarter, outperforming its the...
- 2026-08-10 18:14:48
- Hawley brings intel to security team
- Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo. ) has added a veteran intelligence and foreign policy hand to his national security team. Everett Price is now Hawley's national security adviser after most recently servin...
- 2026-08-06 19:45:20
- Senate chiefs of staff close in on pay cap
- The typical Senate chief of staff now earns within roughly 1. 5% of the maximum salary allowed by law, the closest the position has come to the pay ceiling in years. In the first half of fiscal 20...
- 2026-08-03 18:36:44
- 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
WSJ Op-eds
- The Hidden Persistence of Racial Preferences
- Duke Law is only the tip of the iceberg.
- 2026-08-14 14:12:00
- Mamdani’s Mayor’s Fund Problems Run Deep
- Its donations have shrunk to a fraction of what it raised under Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
- 2026-08-14 14:11:00
- Young, Progressive and Financially Strained
- Grievance filtered through an egalitarian worldview produces demands for redistribution and economic democracy.
- 2026-08-14 14:08:00
- The Eclipse at Their Backs
- Remembering the view on Nantucket.
- 2026-08-14 14:07:00
- Plant the Seeds of Freedom
- The message of free stuff for all might be attracting votes, but it comes at the expense of economic growth.
- 2026-08-14 14:05:00
- No Thanks for Thanksgiving
- Francesca Hong has no business being governor.
- 2026-08-14 13:58:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-08-14 04:00:00
The Diplomat
- Former Myanmar Ambassador to UK Goes on Trial For ‘Trespassing’ in Diplomatic Residence
- Kyaw Zwar Minn argues that the military government formed after the 2021 coup was illegitimate and had no authority to order him to vacate Myanmar House.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-08-14 01:52:00
- How Indonesia Can Get Ahead in the Artificial Intelligence Race
- The country has the abundant land and energy resources needed to power hyperscale data centers. Can it harness them effectively?
- — Larry Luckey 2026-08-14 02:08:00
- How Could the Rise of Progressive Democrats Impact US China Policy?
- A divide over China, although less pronounced than the divide over Israel, has become increasingly visible among Democrats as progressives have risen within the party.
- — Jiachen Shi 2026-08-13 17:08:00
- Why Is Everyone Playing Mahjong?
- The centuries-old game is having a moment. But what happens when a tradition rooted in Chinese history becomes a lifestyle trend?
- — Aaron Teo 2026-08-13 14:48:00
- Can South Korea’s $880 Billion AI Ambition Help Cement Its Status as a High-Tech Powerhouse?
- Plans are firmly underway to ensure that South Korea’s chipmaking strength can help to facilitate a stronger global position when it comes to the AI buildout.
- — Dmytro Spilka 2026-08-13 14:05:00
- North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles, Deepening Silence Fuels Analyst Speculation
- Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington condemned two ballistic missile launches ahead of allied military drills, but Pyongyang’s failure to report either test has left analysts guessing at the cause.
- — Mitch Shin 2026-08-13 13:32:00
- The US Military Can’t Function Without China
- Rare earths are critical to making modern weapons – and China dominates the supply chain.
- — Justin Fendos 2026-08-13 13:13:00
European Security & Defence
- Denmark procures Rheinmetall’s MASS decoy launcher
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-14-daenemark-beschafft-rheinmetall-mass-taeuschkoerperwerfer-300x209.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-14 10:27:34
- New Options for Azerbaijan
- <img width="300" height="191" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Azerbaijan-Army-300x191.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Azeri Army has cultivated a rang...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-13 13:06:19
- Rafael Unveils Drone Killer “Light Hunter” in Secret Show
- <img width="300" height="199" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rafael-Unveils-Drone-Killer-Light-Hunter-in-Secret-Show-300x199.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" a...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-08-13 11:43:22
- Rheinmetall successfully launches the FV-014
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-13-erfolgreicher-start-des-loitering-munition-systems-fv-014-300x209.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-13 08:28:16
- Thales Supplies Minerva Thermal Imaging Cameras to the U.S. Marine Corps
- <img width="300" height="194" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Minerva-dual-band-camera-k_Thales-300x194.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The vision system ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-12 13:00:04
- Calian UK Secures CAD$296 Million
- <img width="300" height="166" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Calian-UK-Secures-CAD296-Million-300x166.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Calian UK, has secu...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-12 07:17:41
Politico Defense feed
- Republicans fear Hegseth’s Democrat brushoff could backfire
- GOP lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to change course, or risk alienating Democrats whose votes could prove critical for a record-breaking defense budget.
- — By Mark Satter and Connor O'Brien 2026-08-12 21:00:00
- Hegseth can’t persuade Republicans to back his big budget
- Senators are leaving town no closer to enacting the crown jewel of the Defense secretary’s agenda.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Mark Satter 2026-08-10 08:45:00
- Pentagon policy chief can’t get invited to Beijing
- Anger over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan appears to have played a role in China's decision.
- — By Phelim Kine and Jack Detsch 2026-08-06 08:45:00
- Pentagon ends leadership of Ukraine aid group as US distances from Europe
- The move follows numerous changes the Trump administration has made to the decades-old alliance.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-07-31 20:51:31
- 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
CGTN-China politics
- ROK's independent counsel indicts Yoon for justifying martial law
- The independent counsel of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday indicted former President Yoon Suk-yeol for justifying his martial law declaration, according to local media.
- 2026-08-12 09:55:30
- Trump hits out at munitions reports with threats to 'leakers'
- Trump hits out at munitions reports with threats to 'leakers'
- 2026-08-06 11:56:46
- Hiroshima anniversary overshadowed by nuclear policy concerns
- Hiroshima anniversary overshadowed by nuclear policy concerns
- 2026-08-06 02:56:02
- Forum calls for deeper cross-Strait exchanges to advance reunification
- Scholars and experts across the Taiwan Strait on Friday called for deeper cross-Strait exchanges to advance China's complete reunification and national rejuvenation.
- 2026-08-08 03:43:24
- De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia's new president
- Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia's new president on Friday in the southwestern city of Cali, officially beginning his four-year term in office.
- 2026-08-07 22:51:16
- President Xi Jinping's key quotes on ecological protection
- August 15 is China's National Ecology Day. Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the whole society to protect the environment on many occasions, emphasizing that economic development should not co...
- 2026-08-14 14:12:52
- Taiwan's DPP authorities spread panic via war drills, says mainland
- A spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities had been creating and spreading panic about a potential war.
- 2026-08-14 11:55:34
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Western Bulk Chartering falls to a loss as Strait of Hormuz closure hits bottom line
- Bulker operator said profit will come in the second half of the year
- — Holly Birkett 2026-08-14 15:31:52
- Franbo Lines heads to Japan for $29m newbuilding
- Taiwanese owner returns its favourite shipbuilding nation
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-14 14:23:33
- Wavelength podcast: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bosses disagree on structural change
- Plus, what ZeroNorth’s agentic AI says about digital trends. And why not Brunei? The next shipping hub in Asia
- — Craig Eason 2026-08-14 13:48:56
- Fire detection gap leaves giant container ships dangerously exposed, owners warn
- Wireless systems for detecting fires need to improve, says report
- — Paul Peachey 2026-08-14 13:29:12
- How attacks and sanctions are impacting Russian oil industry
- Rystad Energy predicts a tough road ahead as Ukrainian strikes take toll on production
- — Matt Coyne 2026-08-14 13:01:03
- Eight dead in catastrophic gas leak at Bangladesh recycling yard
- Fourteen other workers ill after industrial accident in Sitakunda
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-14 12:52:20
- Russia’s second home-built LNG carrier delivers and heads for Arctic passage
- Export action hots up as secondhand buy moves towards sanctioned plant for first cargo
- — Lucy Hine 2026-08-14 12:48:22
EveryCRS Appropriations
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- 2026-05-26 04:00:00
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- 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
- Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-06-03 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Unforgetful is a new reminders app for people who can’t stop hitting snooze
- Unforgetful, the latest app from longtime indie developer Marco Arment, is designed to make reminders harder to ignore — or accidentally dismiss.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-08-14 16:21:04
- Google will now allow users to remove visible watermark from its AI generations
- Turning off this setting won't affect invisible benchmarks used to identify an AI generated file
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-08-14 16:13:40
- Does Mark Zuckerberg really believe AI is ‘for everyone’?
- Meta released Glimmer this week, an open-weight AI model anyone can download and run on their own hardware — a contrast to Muse Spark, the company’s more powerful model...
- — Theresa Loconsolo 2026-08-14 15:43:28
- Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store
- Apple is asking a federal judge to allow it to charge commissions of up to 15% on purchases made through external links in iOS apps.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-08-14 14:54:48
- Kog is going deeper to squeeze more inference out of GPUs
- The idea that GPUs are poorly suited for agentic workflows may be a misconception, according to French startup Kog.
- — Anna Heim 2026-08-14 14:50:11
- Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct
- Natural gas prices could triple in some parts of the U.S., which could saddle hyperscalers with massive bills to power their AI data centers.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-08-14 14:05:00
- US courts will start publishing how often the government uses spyware
- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts told TechCrunch that it will start disclosing how many times judges authorized the use of spyware to wiretap suspected criminals.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-08-14 13:29:04
Space.com
- Can Venus cast a shadow? Here's how to see it for yourself
- As Venus gets close to its greatest brilliancy in the evening sky, it’s a good time to test one of astronomy’s less believable claims.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-08-14 16:00:00
- Water can survive surprisingly close to the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, James Webb Space Telescope finds
- Water and cosmic dust can survive in the harsh environment near Sagittarius A*, new observations reveal.
- — Samantha Mathewson 2026-08-14 15:35:30
- On this day in space! Aug. 14, 1992: Meteorite shower hits Uganda
- On Aug. 14, 1992, a space rock entered the atmosphere over Mbale, Uganda and exploded into hundreds of pieces!
- — Hanneke Weitering 2026-08-14 14:00:00
- ISS photobombs the sun during solar eclipse | Space photo of the day for Aug. 14, 2026
- The silhouette of the ISS transiting across the sun's face during the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-08-14 15:03:39
- India-US space ties deepen as NASA invites ISRO to join moon base program
- NASA has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation to collaborate on its Moon Base program, which aims to build a permanent human outpost near the lunar south pole.
- — Sharmila Kuthunur 2026-08-14 14:49:29
- SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement
- A SpaceX rocket body slammed into the moon earlier this month, showcasing a risk that will increase as humanity establishes a footprint on Earth's nearest neighbor.
- — Leonard David 2026-08-14 10:00:00
- Our expert thinks this portable Celestron telescope will delight beginners and younger stargazers
- The perfect instrument for introducing beginner astronomers to the moon and stars
- — Gemma Lavender 2026-08-14 09:00:00