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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
- How North Korean forces are bolstering Russia’s war against Ukraine
- North Korea has deployed troops, weapons and now, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official, a missile unit to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- — Reuters 2026-08-07 18:29:25
- Rheinmetall says ramping up ATACMS output will take time as US rebuilds stocks
- Rheinmetall signed a memorandum of understanding with Lockheed last month to jointly produce Army Tactical Missile Systems.
- — Matthias Inverardi, Reuters 2026-08-07 14:10:14
- Boeing wins first production contract for jet-powered JDAM
- Boeing won the first production contract for a jet-powered guided bomb that can fly more than 300 nautical miles.
- — Michael Scanlon 2026-08-06 16:50:23
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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
- DoD Investing More Than $2 Billion In Batteries, Critical Minerals And Magnets
- The Defense Department late Friday afternoon announced more than $2 billion in potential loans and equity investments to strengthen supply chains for batteries, critical minerals and magnets used b...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-08 20:11:22
- Navy Establishes Drone DRPM And Replaces PAE RAS
- Navy leadership is restructuring its robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) program office and replacing the top position eight months after it was established. Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao ...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-07 21:51:52
- Army Launches Effort To Speed Up Industry’s Access To Test Ranges
- The Army has launched a new effort to speed up industry’s access to its test ranges, pushing to compress the timeline for securing space that can currently take 12-18 months […]<img width="...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-08-07 21:40:08
- TOTE Hosts LSM Industry Day With Over 30 Companies
- TOTE Services LLC, hosted more than 30 companies in an industry day for the Navy and Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship (LSM) on August 6 as it ramps up in […]<img width="2560" height="1706"...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-07 21:27:49
- Defense Watch: CSO Schiess, SSGNs, Golden Dome Sats, Big DHS C-UAS Award
- New CSO Confirmed. The Senate last Thursday confirmed Space Force Gen. Douglas Schiess as the new chief of space operations (CSO), replacing Gen. Chance Saltzman. Schiess has served as the […...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-08-07 20:58:25
- DoD Plans $150 Million Loan To Boost U.S. Rare Earth-Free Magnet Production
- The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) on August 7 said it signed a $150 million conditional loan commitment with Niron Magnetics, Inc., to scale the company’s permanent magnets that ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-07 20:38:53
- Air Force Looking For Drone Production In Remote, Forward Locations
- The Air Force is soliciting ideas from companies on their capacity to build Group 1 and Group 2 drones at remote, forward sites and to scale up that production. Group […]<img width="527" heig...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-07 19:16:15
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Democratic offices employ more interns
- As National Intern Day approaches on July 30, Democratic congressional offices continue to employ larger intern classes than Republican offices, a pattern that has persisted in both the House and S...
- 2026-07-27 17:43:48
- Cassidy trade aide crosses to Coupang
- Capitol Hill has lost a veteran tax and trade adviser to the "Amazon of Asia. "Jake Parker is now director of global government affairs at Coupang after serving as senior policy adviser f...
- 2026-07-23 18:55:06
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-08-08 04:00:00
- The Federal Reserve Status Quo vs. Kevin Warsh
- The new Chairman’s critics are really out to stop his reform agenda.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-07 21:34:00
- America’s Low-Hire, Low-Fire Labor Market
- After a loss in July, job growth has averaged 34,000 in the last year.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-07 21:31:00
- The Saudis Spurn the Abraham Accords
- A defense pact in Mecca with Turkey and Pakistan shows a different outlook.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-07 21:31:00
- Russia Hears From Lindsey Graham
- The Senate votes 86–11 for his sanctions and tariffs to help Ukraine.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-07 21:30:00
- The Intricate System That Lets You Find Yourself
- The structure underlying GPS uses distant quasars to locate places on Earth.
- — Nishant Sahdev 2026-08-07 21:16:00
- There’s Movie Potential in Dr. Fauci’s Diary
- Reviewers don’t know drama if they missed the 2020 pre-election fight over reopening.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-08-07 21:10:00
The Diplomat
- China’s Asian Affairs Reshuffle
- The elevation of a former ambassador to Mongolia signals a shift in diplomatic execution – but the change can only go so far.
- — Sumiya Chuluunbaatar 2026-08-07 20:04:00
- Hopes for the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2026
- The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 expired in 2022. An important bipartisan effort seeks to reauthorize it.
- — Eunsook Jang 2026-08-07 18:02:00
- India’s Climate Stress and the Solar Power Paradox
- Rising demand will keep coal the backbone of India’s power grid in the coming years. This buys time for executing an energy transition, if India can see through its plans.
- — Shanthie Mariet D’Souza 2026-08-07 11:19:00
- No Wonderland: Alice’s Shameful Australian Aboriginal Camps
- The conditions in and around Australia’s Aboriginal camps, such as the one where a 5-year-old girl was murdered in April, are shameful for one of the world’s wealthiest countries.
- — Antonio Castillo 2026-08-07 12:22:00
- Taiwan’s Missing Deterrent
- Conventional deterrence alone overlooks the vector of conflict most likely to define a cross-strait crisis: civil defense.
- — Alexander Aurich 2026-08-07 13:28:00
- China’s Military Is Now Using AI to Plan Strike Operations
- What does that mean for the future of human control in war – including a war over Taiwan?
- — Gerald Mako 2026-08-07 12:50:00
- How China Is Reordering Global Governance From Within
- Beijing’s June white paper leaves the U.N.-centered architecture intact – but re-interprets the priorities.
- — Helene Bode and Stefan Messingschlager 2026-08-07 12:28:00
European Security & Defence
- Launching of construction for Indonesia’s first Scorpène submarine
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ima_b2983f9-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-08 06:26:33
- ASELSAN TOLUN-P: Mission-Ready for Precision Deep Strike
- <img width="300" height="143" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ASELSAN-300x143.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="ASELSAN TOLUN-P YouTube Screenshot [Photo ©...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-07 11:07:40
- United Shield International and NP Aerospace Join Forces
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/26a2dec3-ec61-0d35-c6bc-0a721da64a25-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="4030 ELITE bomb...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-07 06:16:43
- Rheinmetall’s H1: Strong sales growth and record profitability
- <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 2026-08-06 14:04:45
- Israel Tests Upgraded Arrow Missile Defense System
- <img width="300" height="208" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IAF-Arrow-3-test_zugeschnitten-300x208.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Test of Arrow 3 in Ju...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-08-06 10:09:01
- Efficiency First: Energy Efficiency takes centre stage at SMM 2026
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SM24_Z_040924_730-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Hamburg Messe und Congress/Michae...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-06 08:20:03
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Momentum shifts for Zelenskyy in Washington
- Senators who attended a closed-door meeting with the Ukrainian leader said his pitch is starting to have an impact.
- — By Mark Satter, Connor O'Brien and Jerry Wu 2026-07-29 01:49:11
- Iran launched 'attempted surprise attack' on US forces, CENTCOM says
- The two countries have returned to open conflict after a temporary peace framework collapsed earlier this month.
- — By Emilio Perez Ibarguen 2026-07-28 23:54:39
CGTN-China politics
- Hungarian ruling party names ex-top judge as candidate for president
- Hungary's ruling Tisza party on Saturday named former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka as its candidate for president, ahead of a parliamentary vote next Tuesday.
- 2026-08-08 11:02:46
- Hiroshima anniversary overshadowed by nuclear policy concerns
- Hiroshima anniversary overshadowed by nuclear policy concerns
- 2026-08-06 02:56:02
- Explainer: Why is Ceuta a focal point of Europe's migrant crisis?
- A recent surge of undocumented migrants crossing from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has triggered one of the most serious border crises Spain has faced in recent years, placin...
- 2026-08-02 09:42:39
- PLA conducts joint naval-air training exercise at Huangyan Dao
- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted a joint naval-air training exercise in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding are...
- 2026-08-01 01:32:30
- Chinese business delegation meets US-China Business Council
- A delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs led by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) held discussions with the US-China Business Council (USCBC) and its member companies ...
- 2026-08-02 06:59:48
- Japan's new defense white paper paves way for military buildup
- Japan's Defense Ministry on Tuesday released its annual defense white paper, "Defense of Japan 2026," which continued to portray an "increasingly severe" regional security environment, in an effort...
- 2026-08-04 09:37:26
- LegCo to fully back HKSAR govt in drafting first five-year plan
- The Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will fully support the government in drafting Hong Kong's first five-year plan, LegCo President Starry Lee Wai...
- 2026-08-06 01:23:19
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Week of hope on Hormuz solution puts shipping stocks on slide
- Product tankers, gas carriers fare worst on a week when broader markets rallied
- — Joe Brady 2026-08-07 21:36:49
- The three Irans: US negotiations with Tehran complicated by competing factions
- Iran’s president wants to end the war, but the Revoluionary Guards’ leader may be calling the shots
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-08-07 19:13:35
- Return of El Nino could provide tailwinds for Genco and dry bulk trade
- — Joe Brady 2026-08-07 17:40:32
- Investigators call for pilot phone ban after deadly US collision
- Report finds phone distraction led to at least 10 casualties and three deaths in 15 years
- — Paul Peachey 2026-08-07 16:25:27
- Maersk to divest training unit in deal with OpenGate Capital
- Danish logistics giant sells another business as it continues to focus to core strategic operations
- — Ian Lewis 2026-08-07 16:12:04
- Wavelength podcast: Chokepoint tolls — the spread of a bad idea
- Plus, China’s increased focus on Arctic shipping
- — Craig Eason 2026-08-07 15:42:07
- Diana Shipping nets pay rise from new capesize deal with NYK
- Greek owner fixes 2022-built bulker for up to three years from 2027
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-07 14:40:28
EveryCRS Appropriations
- 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
- Energy and Water Development: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-05-12 04:00:00
- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-05-26 04:00:00
- National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities: FY2026 Appropriations
- 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
TechCrunch
- Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.
- As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-08-08 21:24:02
- OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide
- NextSlide says its team members are now working on ChatGPT.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-08-08 19:41:13
- X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards
- X is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-08-08 16:34:22
- The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have
- While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-08-08 16:00:00
- Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames
- Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers c...
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-08-08 15:00:00
- OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns
- OpenAI said this model, which is still in development, reached its "critical cybersecurity threshold," meaning it could independently identify and carry out cyberattacks against traditionally well-...
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-08-07 22:48:24
- After Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool
- After its own AI usage wake-up call, Rippling this week unveiled AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending.
- — Julie Bort 2026-08-07 21:30:11
Space.com
- SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video)
- SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit today (Aug. 8) from California's scenic central coast.
- — Mike Wall 2026-08-08 19:19:16
- 'Transformers: The Movie' at 40: the cartoon spin-off that traumatized a generation of kids
- With many fan-favorite Autobots and Decepticons bumped off in the opening act, this was not the big-screen romp '80s kids were expecting.
- — Richard Edwards 2026-08-08 16:00:00
- This Week In Space podcast: Episode 222 — How to Invade Earth in 22 Easy Steps
- On Episode 222 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by space writer Rich Edwards to discuss the best ways to repel space invaders.
- — Space.com Staff 2026-08-08 15:58:11
- Don't miss the crescent moon shine close to the red light of Mars before dawn on Aug. 9
- Early risers will catch a spectacular sight in the predawn hours of Aug. 9, as the slender crescent moon shines close to the red light of Mars among the stars of the constellation Taurus.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-08-08 14:00:00
- On this day in space! Aug. 8, 1977: Soviet Union's Salyut 5 reconnaissance space station burns up in Earth's atmosphere
- Salyut 5 was a Soviet space station and part of the highly-secretive Almaz military space station program.
- — Hanneke Weitering 2026-08-08 14:00:00
- Yes, North America gets a solar eclipse on Aug. 12. Here's where and when to see it
- The Aug. 12 eclipse won't rival 2024's Great American Eclipse, but millions across the U.S. and Canada will still see the moon take a bite out of the sun.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-08-08 12:00:00
- Sky-Watcher SolarQuest mount head review
- A brilliantly simple grab-and-go solar mount that finds and follows the sun for you, Sky-Watcher’s SolarQuest is perfect for small-scope solar astronomy and solar eclipses.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-08-08 09:00:00