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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
- Interview: French Army chief Schill talks technology, surprise and ‘archaic’ combat
- "We should avoid excessive analogies. France is not Ukraine," said Gen. Pierre Schill in an interview ahead of the Eurosatory defense expo near Paris.
- — Rudy Ruitenberg 2026-06-14 06:55:16
- US strike kills leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, White House says
- Venezuela’s information ministry said that during the operation there were clashes with members of criminal groups, in which the leader was neutralized.
- — Christian Martinez and Jasper Ward, Reuters 2026-06-13 15:40:03
- Only 1 in 4 F-35s is fully mission capable, GAO finds
- The F-35’s readiness rates continued to decline through fiscal 2025, with the fleet’s full mission capable rate falling to 25%, according to a GAO report.
- — Michael Scanlon 2026-06-12 21:39:01
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- Deliver capability now through affordable and adaptable programs that pace the threat.
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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 ...
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
- SASC’s FY ‘27 NDAA Sticks With Army’s Plan For Legacy Aviation Procurement Cuts
- The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the next defense policy sticks to the Army’s proposed plan to cut procurement of its legacy aviation fleet, and does not authorize [̷...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-06-12 21:04:06
- Defense Watch: Budget Progress, Tanker News, AIA Concerns with Bill, VAMPIRE Order
- HAC-D Approves. The House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee approved its $1.07 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense spending bill on June 11 during a closed door markup. The legislation will next be...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-06-12 20:58:44
- CSIS Releases Report On Rocket Motor Industrial Base Challenges And Opportunities
- The industrial base for solid rocket motors (SRMs) is benefiting from a growing demand signal for the missiles and munitions they power and new acquisition reforms, but challenges remain to […...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-12 20:29:21
- Proposed Elimination of SDA And Space RCO Faces Opposition
- Congressional defense authorizers’ proposal to nix the 2019-established Space Development Agency (SDA) and the 2018-created Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) may backfire, according...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-06-12 20:19:11
- BWXT, ATI Extend Naval Nuclear Propulsion Supply Agreement Through 2030
- Defense materials company ATI [ATI] announced on June 11 it has signed a new five-year strategic material supply agreement with nuclear fuel company BWX Technologies [BWXT], extending a long-standi...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-06-12 13:24:32
- CBP Awards Anduril $363 Million For Extended Range Surveillance Towers
- Anduril Industries on Friday said it received a $363 million contract from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for more than 200 Extended Range Sentry Towers (XRST) for autonomous surveillance alon...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-12 13:11:41
- SASC Approves $1.14 Trillion FY ‘27 NDAA With ‘Right to Repair’ Reform, Stock Buyback Restriction
- The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) has approved its $1.14 trillion version of the next defense policy bill, adopting “right to repair” reform to provide the military services’ greater...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-06-11 21:43:31
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Hill veteran makes a Capitol comeback
- A longtime congressional staffer is returning to the Hill from K Street in a new role with the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Kathee Facchiano has joined the House Energy and Commerce C...
- 2026-06-04 19:47:56
- Trade and tariff lobbying reaches record levels
- Trade and tariff lobbying reached record levels to start 2026 as businesses navigated a rapidly changing trade environment shaped by global conflict, trade negotiations and court battles over the T...
- 2026-06-01 18:30:11
- NHTSA drives away with Rogers aide
- A veteran aide to Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky. ) has taken her transportation experience to the executive branch. Chelsea Jarrett has joined the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as directo...
- 2026-05-29 18:17:14
WSJ Op-eds
- A New York Bill Protects Unions, Not Workers
- Its real purpose is stopping workers from hearing what unions won’t tell them: that they can opt out.
- 2026-06-14 16:14:00
- Americans’ Addictions and the Price of Vice
- A ‘live and let live’ mentality means society’s slow slide into gambling, drugs and pornography.
- 2026-06-14 16:12:00
- Post-Graduates Get Tough Love or a Safety Net
- Should parents give their adult children a break or a bill?
- 2026-06-14 16:12:00
- Michelangelo’s Masterpieces: the Finished and Unfinished
- The perfection of the ‘David’ and the promise of incomplete works still stun viewers.
- 2026-06-14 16:10:00
- Statesmen Are Hard to Find
- Readers discuss Graham Platner, Ken Paxton and the sorry state of American politics.
- 2026-06-14 16:08:00
- Taylor Swift Sings About Graham Platner and Donald Trump
- Who is ‘The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived’? Politics has produced a lot of contenders for the title.
- — Allysia Finley 2026-06-14 15:44:00
- A Modest Presidential Event, by Contrast
- On D-Day, a local orchestra played at Eisenhower’s library in Abilene, Kan.
- — Bob Greene 2026-06-14 15:43:00
The Diplomat
- As Cambodia Cracks Down, Cyberscam Networks Test Sri Lanka
- What happens next will determine whether the island is a temporary refuge for foreign cybercriminals or becomes part of Asia’s cybercrime infrastructure.
- — Rathindra Kuruwita 2026-06-12 08:27:00
- Charting the Future of the Indonesian Military’s Involvement in Counterterrorism
- While TNI’s past counterterrorism involvement has proved beneficial, it is important not to overlook how a further expansion of its role could complicate existing efforts.
- — Alif Satria 2026-06-12 12:01:00
- Philippine Defense Secretary Vows to Defend Nation’s Interests After China Sanctions
- The country's Department of Foreign Affairs said that the sanctions against Gilberto Teodoro Jr. are “an unfriendly act" that "further complicates" bilateral relations.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-06-12 04:52:00
- Cambodia-Thailand Relations, Not Myanmar, Will Define ASEAN’s Immediate Future
- The ongoing conflict between the two member states is a direct challenge to the Southeast Asian bloc's founding purpose.
- — William J. Jones 2026-06-12 05:25:00
- The Yuan’s Quiet Advance on Commodity Pricing
- A miner paid in yuan has a reason to borrow in yuan, and a miner indebted in yuan has a reason to price in it.
- — David Tingxuan Zhang 2026-06-11 21:24:00
- AUKUS After AUKMIN: The Test Beyond Washington
- While the U.S. remains the dominant partner in AUKUS, closer collaboration between Canberra and London will be vital to its success.
- — Al Hynes 2026-06-11 22:09:00
- Xi’s Summit with Kim: Views from the Neighborhood
- By keeping neighbors guessing about his intentions and avoiding any concessions, it is Kim who appears to have gained the most from the Chinese leader's visit.
- — Elizabeth Wishnick and Carita Reid 2026-06-11 18:50:00
European Security & Defence
- OHB and Rheinmetall establish joint venture “OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks GmbH”
- <img width="300" height="156" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-11-rheinmetall-und-telekom-300x156.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Rheinmeta...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-13 06:03:00
- Exail launches rapidly deployable navigation solution for agile operations in GNSS-denied environments
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Exail-Tactical-Case-2-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Louis Raux-Defossez | ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-12 12:39:23
- Airbus and SkyFall form strategic alliance to advance European and Ukrainian defence innovation
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/airbus-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence an...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-12 10:15:03
- Diehl Defence and SMS strengthen strategic partnership for HYDEF2
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DDK2118-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Javier Rincon (COO, SMS), Ignacio Bengoechea...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-12 08:50:30
- GA-ASI and INTEC Group Sign MOU at ILA Berlin
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/INTEC-Group-Sign-MOU-ILA-Berlin-Kopie-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="GA-ASI CEO Lin...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-12 08:02:43
- Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna: Building Europe’s Next 40 mm Ammunition Hub and a New Pillar of NATO Security
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/4K-300-DPI-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: NIEWIADÓW POLSKA GRUPA MIL...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-12 06:46:17
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- After Trump's Director of National Intelligence pick, knives are out for the whole office
- The nomination of housing official Bill Pulte has stirred wider discussions about trimming the office back — or getting rid of it.
- — By Daniella Cheslow, John Sakellariadis and Gregory Svirnovskiy 2026-06-09 20:59:04
CGTN-China politics
- HKSAR accelerates AI development, launches citywide AI training drive
- China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is intensifying efforts to become a leading AI hub, pairing major investments in computing infrastructure and innovation with a citywide initiative a...
- 2026-06-08 03:36:58
- A walk through South Asia's rich offerings at Kunming expo
- From premium agricultural specialties and intangible cultural heritage artworks, to intelligent equipment and innovative consumer brands, the 10th China-South Asia Expo presents the most vibrant si...
- 2026-06-12 02:35:55
- Xi Jinping attends welcome ceremony held by Kim Jong Un
- Xi Jinping attends welcome ceremony held by Kim Jong Un
- 2026-06-08 05:51:51
- Xi looks forward to talks with Kim on advancing China-DPRK ties
- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday he looks forward to meeting with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers'...
- 2026-06-08 02:34:30
- Xi Jinping and his wife watch an artistic performance in Pyongyang
- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan watched an artistic performance in Pyongyang, the capital of the Demo...
- 2026-06-08 15:47:41
- From Uganda to UN: How China promotes human rights through development
- In Uganda, an East African country known for its favorable climate and abundant rainfall, agricultural modernization is changing lives.
- 2026-06-11 11:54:14
- Two volumes of Selected Works of Xi Jinping on Diplomacy published
- The first and second volumes of Selected Works of Xi Jinping on Diplomacy have recently been published and are now available for distribution both in China and overseas.
- 2026-06-11 14:24:57
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Birthday breakthrough? Trump claims Iran deal will reopen Strait of Hormuz
- The president again claims a peace deal to reopen the waterway is imminent
- — Andy Pierce 2026-06-14 12:53:45
- Royal Marines seize sanctioned tanker in first UK-led action against shadow fleet
- Boarding in the English Channel marks a step up in fight against Russian oil shipments
- — Andy Pierce,Paul Peachey 2026-06-14 09:55:43
- Second ship hit in 24 hours amid US-Iran tug-of-war in the Strait of Hormuz
- While the US urges vessels to cross the waterway, Tehran targets them to assert its control
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-06-13 14:40:45
- A Titanic ‘failure’: When JP Morgan was the world’s biggest shipowner
- Legendary financier sought to rule the Atlantic liner trade
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-06-12 21:07:18
- Wavelength podcast: War! Huh, what is it good for? Shipping!
- Plus, why Sea Cargo Charter benchmarks look stagnant and who ordered fully electric container ships
- — Craig Eason 2026-06-12 18:33:57
- Carriers seize on early peak season to push rates higher
- Asia-Europe pricing tops last year’s peak, but demand questions linger
- — Ian Lewis 2026-06-12 15:38:24
- Capital Clean-CMA CGM tie-up unveils first LNG bunker vessel charter
- Company confirms entry into new sector along with first newbuilding’s employment
- — Lucy Hine 2026-06-12 14:09:58
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Energy and Water Development: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-25 04:00:00
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-25 04:00:00
- Legislative Branch: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-26 04:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?
- Startups are trying to "ride that SpaceX IPO wave."
- — Anthony Ha 2026-06-14 16:38:09
- TechCrunch Mobility: SpaceX rockets past Tesla
- Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-06-14 16:05:00
- The new Sonos Play has become my go-to desk and kitchen speaker
- The new Sonos Play can act as a portable speaker inside and outside your home.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-06-14 14:00:00
- As Anthropic suspends access to new models, India debates its AI future
- Tech leaders debate whether the Anthropic episode is a wake-up call for India’s AI ambitions.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-06-14 03:00:00
- Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal after Beijing’s demand
- Meta starts dismantling its $2 billion Manus acquisition after Beijing ordered the deal reversed.
- — Kate Park 2026-06-14 00:03:49
- KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinations
- Once again, AI proves to be an unreliable source of information about AI.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-06-13 20:42:31
- Amazon CEO reportedly raised Anthropic model concerns before government crackdown
- Amazon CEO Andy Jassy may have been the source of security concerns that led Anthropic to cut off worldwide access to two models on Friday.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-06-13 19:11:41
Space.com
- Catch Mercury shining at its best on June 15 before it slips back into the sun's glare
- Mercury will appear farthest from the sun in its current evening apparition on June 15.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-06-14 15:00:00
- How Jules Verne predicted the Artemis 2 mission to the moon almost 160 years ago
- Written in the 1860s, Jules Verne’s novels "From the Earth to the Moon" and "All Around the Moon" were highly speculative fiction in their time, but tell a tale that now seems remarkably familiar...
- — Neil Oseman 2026-06-14 14:00:00
- New moon of June 2026 brings stunning views of Mercury, Venus and Jupiter
- The nights surrounding the new moon on June 14 are the perfect time to hunt for planets and sparkling constellations in the late spring sky.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-06-14 13:00:00
- 'We were astonished': Millions of exoplanets could be born near active supermassive black holes
- "We were totally amazed when we noticed this mass and size range of planet formation."
- — Robert Lea 2026-06-14 10:00:00
- Millions could see a rare sunset during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's where to look
- Plan now to be in the right place at the right time for an unforgettable show.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-06-13 14:00:00
- This Week In Space podcast: Episode 214 — Moon Man
- On Episode 214 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine about his past and the space agency's future.
- — Space.com Staff 2026-06-13 13:52:51
- Closer every day: A spectacular 30-day collage of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction (photo)
- Venus appeared to move closer to Jupiter in Earth's sky, as the two planets drifted farther apart in space.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-06-13 13:00:00