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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 Marines successfully test-fire new medium-range air defense system
- U.S. Marines on Guam successfully fired the service's new Medium-Range Intercept Capability system during Exercise Valiant Shield.
- — Claire Barrett 2026-07-10 15:19:17
- Rheinmetall, MBDA to develop laser weapon for German Navy
- Rheinmetall and MBDA aim to field an operational laser weapon for the German Navy in 2029.
- — Rudy Ruitenberg 2026-07-10 10:59:02
- Italy busts Russian spy ring collecting data on Ukrainian air defense vulnerabilities
- Russia has told one of its spies in Europe to find out more about air defense capabilities Western nations are sending to Ukraine.
- — Tom Kington 2026-07-10 08:42:58
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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
- Media Gaggle With Lt. Col. Alex Morse, Capability Manager for Mobile Solutions at Joint Interagency Task Force-401
- During this press event at Fort Benning, Ga., on July 8, Lt. Col. Morse discussed evaluations of autonomous targeting software being developed by Perennial Autonomy, which is supplying the Bumblebe...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-10 12:57:39
- Pentagon Taps Lockheed, nLight For New Effort To Rapidly Field High-Energy Laser Weapons
- The Pentagon announced on Thursday it awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] and nLight Defense [LASR] a pair of deals to work on rapidly transitioning high-energy laser weapon systems into “field-ready, ...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-07-09 21:41:55
- SOCOM to Buy Leidos AGM-190A for Small Cruise Missile Program
- U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has awarded Leidos [LDOS] a more than $27.2 million fixed price incentive contract for procurement of the company’s AGM-190A “Havoc Spear” ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-09 21:39:17
- DIU And Navy Team Up For Modular Payload Prize Challenge
- The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) this week opened a new multiphase prize challenge with a $5 million prize pool, called Specular MIST, aimed at speeding development of containerized payloads for [...
- — Rich Abott 2026-07-09 21:30:28
- Army Launches Low-Cost Interceptor Competition, With Demos Planned For This Fall
- The Army is officially accepting industry’s proposals for its low-cost interceptor competition, with plans to conduct demonstrations of all-up rounds and critical components this fall before sele...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-07-09 21:11:34
- CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million
- The initial costs to acquire and deploy counter-small unmanned aircraft system (C-sUAS) defenses at individual Defense Department installations are estimated at between $1.2 million and $73.6 milli...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-09 20:55:20
- DIU And Air Force Collaborating On MQ-9A Follow-On
- The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Air Force are collaborating on a project to replace the General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper which, depending on payload, can cost up to $50 million […]<img widt...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-09 20:32:32
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Lone Star State fills top tier of House pay
- No state has a stronger presence at the top of House staff pay rankings than Texas, whose members account for four of the chamber's five highest-paying offices. Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) leads t...
- 2026-07-06 17:48:10
- Boston University brings a Hill staffer back to campus
- Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass. ) has lost a legislative aide to the world of higher education. Bayley Connors is now director of federal relations at Boston University, returning to his alma mater ...
- 2026-07-02 19:15:12
- 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
WSJ Op-eds
- What Alan Greenspan’s Legacy Might Have Been
- He should have remained faithful to the principles he articulated in 1966.
- 2026-07-10 13:36:00
- Trump, Balogun and a Suspended Red Card
- The U.S. team was deprived of the opportunity to rise to the occasion.
- 2026-07-10 13:35:00
- Cuba’s Market Lesson for American Socialists
- They would never accept the rich as a source of prosperity.
- 2026-07-10 13:34:00
- Trump’s Wealth Opportunity
- The power of compound returns will grow it into a huge after-tax retirement nest egg.
- 2026-07-10 13:32:00
- Why Parents Should Snoop
- No child has an absolute right of privacy.
- 2026-07-10 13:31:00
- The Cure for a Lonely Drive
- I am reminded of why I never hail a Waymo.
- 2026-07-10 13:29:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-07-10 04:00:00
The Diplomat
- Thailand Needs to Soak Its Own Rich, Not Just Wealthy Tourists
- While the government focuses on burnishing its appeal to well-heeled tourists, massive holdings of Thai elite wealth remain effectively untaxed.
- — Mark S. Cogan 2026-07-10 06:17:00
- Philippine Defense Chief Dismisses Chinese Scholars’ Claim Over Northernmost Province
- The scholars described the Batanes Islands as a “natural geographical extension” of Taiwan, which therefore belonged to China.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-07-10 05:25:00
- India and Sri Lanka’s Deep Sea Mining Deadlock
- Regional geopolitical tensions and a legal stalemate are constraining both countries' cobalt ambitions in the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount.
- — Hasarel Gallage and Umesh Moramudali 2026-07-09 17:45:00
- Is AI Truly Transforming Work in the Asia-Pacific?
- While AI use is proliferating, it is unclear whether it is moving into the areas of the economy where most of the region’s 2 billion workers are actually employed.
- — Christian Viegelahn 2026-07-10 01:57:00
- ASEAN Foreign Ministers to Meet Myanmar Foreign Minister This Weekend
- Tin Maung Swe is likely to press the case for diplomatic normalization between ASEAN and the military-backed government in Naypyidaw.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-07-10 01:50:00
- Can Indo-Pacific Powers Deter China Without the US?
- The Indo-Pacific is dead; long live the Indo-Pacific.
- — Harsh Pandey 2026-07-09 15:28:00
- What Did China’s Missile Test Have to Do With the Marco Polo Bridge Incident?
- A CASC poster connected the recent SLBM launch to the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
- — Andrew Orchard 2026-07-09 14:12:00
European Security & Defence
- MAURIC Partners with Couach on the VGMAR Programme
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/vgmar-visuels-couach-1_1400x788-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Rendering of t...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-10 09:22:44
- Major order: Kuwait procures Rheinmetall’s MASS decoy launchers
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-07-10-kuwait-beauftragt-lieferung-des-schiffsschutzsystems-mass-300x209.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-10 08:03:40
- BAAINBw commissions MBDA and Rheinmetall to develop a laser weapon system for the German Navy
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/mbda-laser-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © MBDA]" style="display: block; m...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-10 06:14:45
- Quantum Systems expands to Estonia
- <img width="300" height="204" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/QS_Estonia_QS_Featured_1591x1080px_260707-1024x695-Kopie-300x204.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-10 05:56:25
- BAAINBw commissions Rheinmetall and MBDA to develop a laser weapon system for the German Navy
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-07-09-baainbw-beauftragt-rheinmetall-und-mbda-mit-realisierung-eines-laserwaffensystems-fuer-die-deutsche-mari...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-09 12:43:38
- EURONAVAL 2026: the EURONAVAL talks series continues
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/euronaval-talks-4-maritime-aware-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © EURONAVAL...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-09 11:40:36
Politico Defense feed
- Trump's renewed Iran strikes put Republicans in a bind
- “He’s screwing us into political oblivion,” said one House member.
- — By Mark Satter, Meredith Lee Hill, Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III 2026-07-09 20:30:00
- Europe prepares to go it alone as Trump returns to war in Iran
- The president’s comments that the U.S. ceasefire with Iran had ended only cemented the sense among NATO members that they can no longer rely on America.
- — By Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-07-08 19:13:46
- Trump yelled at NATO leaders in public. In private, it was a different story.
- The president started his visit to Ankara berating the NATO alliance. Something changed before he left.
- — By Paul McLeary, Victor Jack and Dasha Burns 2026-07-08 15:18:13
- Trump floats Ukraine Patriot interceptor production license ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
- Ukraine has urgently sought more interceptors as Kyiv tries to defend its cities against Russian missile barrages.
- — By Felicia Schwartz and Chris Lunday 2026-07-08 13:39:55
- Mitch McConnell’s absence is throwing Trump’s Pentagon budget boost in doubt
- The former GOP leader has been absent as the bipartisan appropriations process he helps oversee has run aground.
- — By Leo Shane III, Connor O'Brien and Jordain Carney 2026-07-08 08:45:00
- Trump rips NATO allies, dashing European hopes for a kumbaya summit
- But the president praised Turkey and again floated the idea of selling Ankara advanced fighter jets, even as he aired old complaints about Greenland, Ukraine and European energy policy.
- — By Felicia Schwartz and Megan Messerly 2026-07-07 14:59:48
- How Trump is turning NATO into a cash machine
- The U.S. president has refashioned the alliance into something far different from its original intention.
- — By Paul McLeary and Stefanie Bolzen 2026-07-05 11:00:00
CGTN-China politics
- Mainland: AIT undermines peace, stability in the Taiwan Strait
- The Taiwan question
- 2026-07-08 09:37:38
- Observers hail Xi's speech, call for learning from CPC's experience
- International observers have spoken highly of Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at a gathering in celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), say...
- 2026-07-02 15:35:02
- Chinese FM: China willing to boost all-level exchanges with Sweden
- China is willing to strengthen exchanges at all levels with Sweden, leverage complementary strengths, promote mutually beneficial cooperation and drive bilateral relations onto a sound, stable and ...
- 2026-07-04 13:54:47
- Sri Lanka holds event for 'Xi Jinping: The Governance of China' Vol. 5
- An event promoting the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Friday.
- 2026-07-04 04:28:58
- China, Finland ready to expand cooperation in green transition, AI
- China is ready to work with Finland in the spirit of openness and win-win cooperation to implement the Joint Action Plan between China and Finland, expand trade and investment, and broaden cooperat...
- 2026-07-06 03:47:06
- Xi: China, DPRK should keep advancing socialist cause, modernization
- General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in ...
- 2026-07-10 10:05:17
- Xi holds welcome ceremony for Namibian president
- Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Friday for Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is on a state visit to China.
- 2026-07-10 12:28:19
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Ukraine’s ‘Magyar Birds’ intensify drone attacks on Russian shipping, claiming 27 hits in two days
- Unmanned Systems Forces commander says Ukrainian ‘birds’ have hit 46 ships since Monday
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-07-10 15:52:57
- Shipping teams take on 24 Peaks Challenge for The Seafarers’ Charity
- Efforts raised about £80,000 for people working at sea
- — Holly Birkett 2026-07-10 15:08:22
- Michele Bottiglieri bulkers still on the market, owner says
- Post-panamax pair again reported sold for $14.5m each, but negotiations continue
- — Ian Lewis 2026-07-10 14:57:14
- CMA CGM flagship completes first bio-LNG bunkering operation
- Liner completes its largest bio-LNG fuelling
- — Ian Lewis 2026-07-10 13:54:40
- How low-water surcharges are becoming the new normal for container shipping
- Carriers are passing on the costs of shallow waterways on key routes in North America, Europe and Latin America
- — Ian Lewis 2026-07-10 13:30:38
- Iran war has given green marine fuels a price edge, says KPI boss
- London-based supplier explains the effects of the Middle East conflict on alternative fuels
- — Gary Dixon 2026-07-10 12:28:01
- Joakim Hannisdahl’s hedge fund gains from betting on crude tankers and VLGCs
- Gersemi Shipping Fund capitalises on post-Iran ceasefire sell-off
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-07-10 12:20:21
EveryCRS Appropriations
- 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
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-05-05 04:00:00
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations for FY2025
- 2026-05-07 04:00:00
- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations: A Guide to Component Accounts
- 2026-05-07 04:00:00
- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-05-11 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- China is catching up to Elon Musk’s reusable rockets
- China's state-owned space company recovered its first orbital rocket booster after launch.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-07-10 16:51:07
- Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier, report says
- The launch of free content would allow Disney+ to better compete with free services like YouTube and Tubi, which are capturing a growing share of consumers’ viewing time.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-07-10 16:29:05
- Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone
- Dumb Co sells flip phones that sync to your smartphone, bridging the infinite connectivity of the iPhone and the unrealistic limitations of an early 2000s relic.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-07-10 16:06:49
- Oratomic raises $300M to build a viable quantum computer that needs only 20K qubits
- The massive round was co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-07-10 15:00:09
- Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels
- Amid signs of slowing engagement, Netflix is reportedly considering launching "always-on" live channels, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-07-10 14:53:08
- EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram
- The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation algorithms, the Europe...
- — Aisha Malik 2026-07-10 14:19:40
- Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies
- A third ransomware negotiator has been jailed for helping a notorious ransomware group extort American victim companies into paying the hackers.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-07-10 14:11:03
Space.com
- SpaceX ignites all 33 powerful engines on Starship booster test ahead of Flight 13 launch
- SpaceX completed an engine test of the next Super Heavy booster slated to launch Starship's next mission, which could lift off as soon as next week.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-07-10 16:14:40
- These rare glowing 'space clouds' are summer's best-kept skywatching secret
- Now is the time to look for noctilucent clouds — shimmering ice clouds that glow near the edge of space.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-07-10 16:03:53
- SpaceX launch creates colorful 'jellyfish' in the night sky | Space photo of the day for July 10, 2026
- I promise it's not an alien.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-07-10 14:00:00
- The moon, Mars and the Pleiades form a stunning lineup before dawn on July 11. Here's how to see it
- A slender crescent moon, Mars and Aldebaran and two sparkling star clusters will create a beautiful predawn scene for early risers on July 11.
- — Joe Rao 2026-07-10 13:00:00
- Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots ensures astronauts can vote from space — or anywhere else
- A new ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court protecting voter rights could extend to astronauts living and working in space and training internationally.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-07-10 14:15:41
- Astronomers may have heard the 1st 'whispers' of ghost particles created by supernova explosions
- The universe is haunted by "cosmic ghosts" called neutrinos, which seem to be the "whispers" of stars that died in supernova explosions over the course of billions of years.
- — Robert Lea 2026-07-10 14:15:40
- Don't miss out on 'The Ark' Season 3 — get a year-long Peacock TV deal for just over $9 a month
- Watch SYFY's outer space saga 'The Ark' on Peacock TV and all the best sci-fi content at a bargain price.
- — Paul Brett 2026-07-10 09:17:09