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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
- Austrian jets intercept unauthorized US military planes two days in a row
- The May 10 intercept reportedly took place over the Totes Gebirge mountain range in Upper Austria, over 60 kilometers from the German border.
- — Linus Höller 2026-05-13 09:05:29
- Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield estimated to cost $1.2 trillion
- A national missile defense system would cost $1.2 trillion to build and maintain over the next 20 years, a nonpartisan federal agency estimated.
- — Ellen Ioanes 2026-05-12 22:16:44
- Defense contractors have donated millions to members of Congress, new report finds
- The defense industry donations make up only a small percentage of the cash going to Congress, however, according to OpenSecrets.
- — Ellen Ioanes 2026-05-12 20:37:16
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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
- HAC-D Lawmakers Skeptical Of Battleship; CNO Says Will Use Ford Reactor
- Several lawmakers on the House Appropriations Committee’s defense (HAC-D) subcommittee Tuesday expressed skepticism of the Navy’s approach to the new Trump-class battleship in the wake of the f...
- — Rich Abott 2026-05-12 22:00:43
- Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage
- The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]<img width="969...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-05-12 21:55:42
- Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives
- Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliat...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-05-12 21:31:34
- Army Awards Leidos $2.7 Billion To Accelerate Hypersonic Work
- Leidos [LDOS] on Tuesday said it received a $2.7 billion Army contract to unify two hypersonic programs it is developing for the Army and Navy in an effort to accelerate […]<img width="135" h...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-05-12 21:12:19
- SPACECOM Chief: Maneuver Needed For High Value Satellites
- While safety in numbers is a defining trait of low Earth orbit satellites, including those in the Space Development Agency’s future Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, key geosynchron...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-05-12 21:05:12
- Graham Criticizes DoE Reprogramming Of Savannah River Funds To Los Alamos Pit Work
- Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) recently pressed Energy Secretary Chris Wright recently over the Department of Energy’s decision to redirect funding intended for the Savannah River Site to weapons p...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-05-12 20:47:35
- More Defense Contractors Participating In Army’s Right To Integrate Initiative
- An increasing number of defense contractors have agreed to participate in an Army initiative that will unlock proprietary weapons, software, radar and other military systems to able to share and [&...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-05-12 20:38:23
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- K Street's partisan split persists in Q1
- Republican-leaning firms have long dominated K Street, and the first quarter of 2026 was no exception. Revenue totals from this quarter showed a massive divide between the two sides of the federal ...
- 2026-05-11 19:05:14
- Firefighter union pulls Senate aide from Hill
- A Senate homeland security staffer has left Capitol Hill for the firefighters union. Chelsea Davis is now deputy director of government affairs for the International Association of Fire Fighters af...
- 2026-05-07 19:39:16
- Natural resources lobbying surges in Q1
- Lobbying on natural resources has become one of the fastest-growing issue areas on K Street. Lobbying spending for natural resources, covering issues like energy development, mining and public land...
- 2026-05-04 18:10:27
- Spotify queues up Scalise aide
- A House GOP leadership aide has moved from the Hill to Spotify's government affairs team. Dominique Yelinski is now director of U. S. government affairs at Spotify after most recently serving as d...
- 2026-04-30 18:32:34
- Lobbying giants level up in Q1
- The first quarter of 2026 was a standout period for the top lobbying firms, marked by record or near-record earnings across the industry's upper tier. The top 10 highest-grossing firms each brought...
- 2026-04-27 18:44:08
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-05-13 04:00:00
- What Gen Z Is Up to This Summer
- Students discuss their plans for the school break.
- 2026-05-12 22:17:00
- The ‘Civic Life’ Success at UNC
- The faculty hated the idea, but now it’s getting a promotion on campus.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-05-12 21:49:00
- Jerome Powell’s Inflation Legacy for Kevin Warsh
- The new Fed Chair will have to avoid his predecessor’s mistakes.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-05-12 21:49:00
- The 51st State of Venezuela
- Trump wants Caracas in the union, but U.S. states hold elections.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-05-12 21:49:00
- Keir Starmer Steels Himself
- Britain’s Prime Minister thinks a blast from the past can save his future.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-05-12 21:48:00
- WSJ Opinion: Back to the Future of Brexit
- An Editor at Large: Ten years after the vote to leave the European Union, the rise of populism and increasingly radical leftism could be a foretaste of the American political future.
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-05-12 21:13:00
The Diplomat
- The Geopolitics of the Trump-Xi Meeting
- Amid the expected pomp and circumstance, what can we expect from the Trump-Xi summit?
- — Ankit Panda, Catherine Putz, and Shannon Tiezzi 2026-05-12 21:22:00
- The Thorium Gamble: India’s Nuclear Breakthrough
- Dr. Anil Kakodkar, former chair of India's Atomic Energy Commission, joins the podcast to discuss the history and future of India’s three-stage nuclear program.
- — Tushar Shetty 2026-05-12 19:14:00
- A 7-Year-Old American Boy Is Trapped in China Because His Father Made Art
- In what can only be described as collective punishment, the young son of detained artist Gao Zhen is being prevented from returning home to the United States
- — Jianli Yang 2026-05-12 16:26:00
- Human Rights Are Off the Agenda at the Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
- The meeting will be a stark display of Trump and Xi’s shared anti-human rights vision of transactional geopolitics. Accountability will have to come from elsewhere.
- — Carolyn Nash 2026-05-12 14:52:00
- 4 Kazakh Regions Likely to See Water Shortages in 2026
- Following the 2025 regional drought, Kazakhstan authorities have warned about below-average reservoir levels and the possibility for summer shortages.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-05-12 15:09:00
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police: Pakistan’s Underfunded Frontline
- KP police are the most targeted by terrorists. They are also the worst paid.
- — Aamir Hayat 2026-05-12 14:32:00
- The Coming Food Crisis in South Asia
- Oil disruptions are cascading into fertilizer markets, weakening agriculture and putting South Asia’s food security at risk. We've seen this pattern before.
- — Santosh Nepal 2026-05-12 13:52:00
European Security & Defence
- Rheinmetall and Telekom plan to develop a drone defence shield
- <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 2026-05-11 08:47:05
- HAVELSAN Advances BARKAN UGV Family with Version 3 at SAHA Expo
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BARKAN3-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[2026 © HAVELSAN Inc.]" style="display: blo...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-07 12:50:41
- Rheinmetall: profitable growth and full order books
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rheinmetall-logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Rheinmetall]" style="displa...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-07 11:31:55
- Kongsberg Maritime wins contract to supply propulsion systems
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kongsberg-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Kongsberg Maritime will supply its Promas ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-06 10:08:04
- Patria signs Memoranda of Understanding
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/96d718ab77aee6a3_org-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Patria]" style="display...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-06 08:11:07
- Insitu’s ScanEagle and Integrator UAS Selected by US Navy
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/insitu-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Integrator VTOL UAS launches from a US Navy v...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-05 08:20:06
Politico Defense feed
- Pentagon's estimate for Iran war grows to $29B
- The latest increase comes even as the U.S. says the fighting has largely stopped.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-05-12 17:32:41
- German lawmaker downplays Trump troop withdrawal
- German lawmaker Roderich Kiesewetter acknowledged tense relations between Berlin and Washington but argued German leaders could have done a better job of calibrating their criticisms of the Iran war.
- — By Daniella Cheslow 2026-05-12 16:42:26
- Slotkin leaves door open to 2028 bid
- The Michigan Democrat and prominent national security voice said the country is ready for a “new generation” of candidates.
- — By Giselle Ruhiyyih Ewing 2026-05-12 16:07:39
- Trump’s Beijing trip should make Taiwan ‘nervous,’ Slotkin says
- The Senate Armed Services member and former Pentagon official warned the president could easily fall into a trap due to his eagerness to strike a deal with China.
- — By Giselle Ruhiyyih Ewing 2026-05-12 15:16:20
- Top Republican wants more details on Iran war if ceasefire ends
- As the war's future seems uncertain, there are signs GOP patience is starting to fray.
- — By Audrey Decker 2026-05-12 14:35:46
- What Beijing has learned about the US from the Iran war
- Current and former U.S. defense officials worry headwinds from the conflict with Tehran leave Beijing with the upper hand.
- — By Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-05-08 22:00:00
- Kelly’s profile rises as he heads toward another likely victory over Hegseth
- The saga has turned the Democratic senator into a high-profile opponent of the administration and elevated his national standing ahead of a possible presidential run.
- — By Leo Shane III, Connor O'Brien and Lisa Kashinsky 2026-05-07 16:28:59
CGTN-China politics
- World leaders react to ceasefire agreement & Iran
- World leaders react to ceasefire agreement & Iran
- 2026-04-11 17:55:17
- Vietnam's top leader To Lam arrives in Beijing for state visit
- To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and president of Vietnam, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit to China through Friday.
- 2026-04-14 01:54:43
- KMT chairwoman pays tribute to Sun Yat-sen at cenotaph in Beijing
- Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led a KMT delegation on Saturday to pay tribute to Sun Yat-sen, a great forerunner of China's democratic revolution, at the cenotaph ...
- 2026-04-11 08:48:53
- Faces of Africa - Kalthum Mohammad: The woman who talks to Boko Haram
- Maiduguri is the largest city in northeastern Nigeria and the capital of Borno State. However, in Africa’s counter-terrorism history, it is known as the “birthplace” of the Nigerian terrorist...
- 2026-04-11 06:15:14
- Iranian, German FMs discuss Middle East conflict, truce over phone
- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, exchanged views on the recent conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran and the ceasefire bet...
- 2026-04-11 13:31:37
- Pakistan PM: US-Iran ceasefire 'holding,' peace efforts ongoing
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was "holding" and that efforts were underway to reach an agreement after weekend talks failed ...
- 2026-04-13 13:33:15
- Experts: Mainland's 10 measures to bring tangible benefits for Taiwan
- The Chinese mainland on Sunday unveiled a package of 10 policies and measures to promote cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, a move experts say will bring tangible benefits to people in the Tai...
- 2026-04-13 06:29:06
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Denmark ready to join UK-France Strait of Hormuz security mission
- Countries ready to secure freedom of navigation, but only when conflict ends
- — Matt Coyne 2026-05-13 08:56:54
- Iran war puts major reinsurer Munich Re on the hook for $100m plus in claims
- Chief financial officer says impact on business less than during year of Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine
- — Paul Peachey 2026-05-13 08:56:45
- Norden buys four handysize bulkers in secondhand swoop
- Danish company has been busy buying, selling and leasing vessels this year so far
- — Holly Birkett 2026-05-13 08:41:45
- Asyad Shipping bets on spot market exposure after selling five vessels
- Newbuildings will aim to maximise earnings by staying free from term deals, Omani owner says
- — Gary Dixon 2026-05-13 08:07:15
- Strait of Hormuz disruption and severe weather blamed as Hapag-Lloyd sinks into the red
- German liner giant maintains 2026 outlook unchanged, as Middle East operations begin to stabilise
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-05-13 08:01:24
- HMM focuses on managing soaring bunker prices as profit chopped
- South Korean owner expects uncertainty to remain elevated amid Middle East crisis
- — Gary Dixon 2026-05-13 07:50:34
- Awilco LNG almost doubles quarterly loss in weak spot market
- Company says “uncertainty persists” in LNG segment
- — Lucy Hine 2026-05-13 07:38:18
EveryCRS Appropriations
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY2026 Budget Request and Appropriations
- 2026-03-12 04:00:00
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: Overview of FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-19 04:00:00
- Overview of FY2026 Appropriations for the Census Bureau
- 2026-03-19 04:00:00
- FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs
- 2026-03-19 04:00:00
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 Provisions
- 2026-03-24 04:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- Medicare’s new payment model is built for AI, and most of the tech world has no idea
- There is no governmental mechanism to pay for an AI agent that monitors a patient between visits, calls to check in, coordinates a housing referral, or makes sure someone picks up their medication....
- — Connie Loizos 2026-05-13 00:26:48
- Kevin Hartz’s A* just closed its third fund with $450M
- The firm takes a generalist approach, backing companies across categories such as AI applications, fintech, healthcare, and security. The average check size for this fund will be between $3 million...
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-05-12 18:45:05
- Former Tesla exec and Heron Power CEO Drew Baglino has founded a heat pump startup
- Sadi Thermal Machines is Drew Baglino's second startup since leaving Tesla in 2024.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-05-12 18:14:58
- Musk mulled handing OpenAI to his children, Altman testifies
- Altman said that Musk's focus on controlling the initial for-profit gave him pause because OpenAI was dedicated to keeping advanced AI out of the hands of a single person, and Altman, with his expe...
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-05-12 18:05:15
- Anthropic warns investors against secondary platforms offering access to its shares
- "Any sale or transfer of Anthropic stock, or any interest in Anthropic stock, offered by these firms is void and will not be recognized on our books and records," the company's support page reads.
- — Ram Iyer 2026-05-12 17:36:34
- Potholes cost cities millions: This company is using AI and trucks to fix them
- Fleet management company Samsara has developed an AI model to detect different kinds of potholes and gauge how fast they're deteriorating.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-05-12 17:33:29
- Report: Google and SpaceX in talks to put data centers into orbit
- Google and SpaceX are in talks to build data centers in orbit, pitching space as the future home for AI compute, even as costs today remain far higher than on the ground.
- — Rebecca Bellan 2026-05-12 17:30:57
Space.com
- Cost estimate for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system balloons to $1.2 trillion
- It will likely cost about $1.2 trillion to develop and operate President Trump's planned "Golden Dome" missile defense system, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report.
- — Mike Wall 2026-05-13 10:00:00
- SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket finally has a debut launch date. Here's when it will fly
- SpaceX is officially targeting May 19 for the debut of Starship Version 3, an advanced new vehicle that could help humanity take its first steps on the moon and Mars.
- — Mike Wall 2026-05-12 22:42:06
- Uranus and Neptune could be full of rocks, new study suggests
- "Rather than 'icy' or 'rocky,' we should simply call them minor giants."
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-05-13 08:53:14
- Cowboy Space raises $275 million to launch AI data centers on brand-new rocket
- The newly rebranded Cowboy Space Corp. will use the money to develop and operate AI data centers in orbit, which it will launch on a homegrown rocket.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-05-12 19:05:26
- 'Cannibal stars,' AI and the Rubin Observatory could shed light on the mystery of dark energy. Here's how
- Using AI and Rubin Observatory data, scientists are rethinking Type 1a supernova "standard candles," hunting for "unknown unknowns" that could lead us to missing ingredients in our recipe of the co...
- — Robert Lea 2026-05-12 18:00:00
- Don't miss Mars, Saturn and the moon form a cosmic triangle before dawn on May 14
- The razor-thin crescent moon meets Saturn and Mars in the glow of the rising sun on May 14.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-05-13 08:53:14
- Watch SpaceX launch 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station on May 13
- SpaceX will launch its Dragon cargo capsule toward the International Space Station on Wednesday evening (May 13), and you can watch the action live.
- — Mike Wall 2026-05-12 20:40:02