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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 Army commissions second cohort of tech executives into innovation unit
- This week, the Army added three more technology executives to Detachment 201, a unit intended to bridge the gap between the commercial sector and military.
- — Eve Sampson 2026-06-12 16:01:06
- Ukraine’s defense AI chief predicts ‘new paradigm’ of warfare
- “The system that possesses more data and better understands that data, proposes solutions — that system will gain the advantage over the other."
- — Max Hunder, Reuters 2026-06-12 14:38:09
- US plans major cut to jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports
- The United States reportedly plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO operations in Europe.
- — Reuters 2026-06-12 13:05:31
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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
- 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
- SASC Wants Boost In Air Force MQ-9 Numbers
- The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) wants the Air Force to boost its number of MQ-9 drones by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) through production or other means, a...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-06-11 20:30:01
- GA-ASI And Germany’s INTEC Enter German CCA Competition
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Germany’s INTEC Group are to collaborate to offer GA-ASI’s Gambit series of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the German CC...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-06-11 18:58:21
- Saronic, Castelion Partner For Sea-Launch Of Hypersonic Vehicle From MUSV
- Unmanned surface vessel (USV) developer Saronic Technologies and Castelion, which is developing low-cost hypersonic strike missiles, have partnered to conduct a maritime containerized launch in 202...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-11 16:50:32
- Pyka’s New Autonomous Cargo Drone Conducts Parachute Airdrops
- Shortly following its first flight, Pyka on Thursday said it recently demonstrated autonomous low-altitude parachute airdrops using its fixed-wing unmanned DropShip cargo aircraft that is designed ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-11 15:11:16
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Pipeline to Washington: Sable's federal push
- The operator behind a controversial effort to restart offshore oil production in California has emerged as one of Washington's fastest-growing lobbying clients. Sable Offshore Corp. tallied $620,0...
- 2026-05-26 19:10:30
WSJ Op-eds
- Kathy Hochul and the ‘Gestating Parent’
- New York’s Governor considers a bill to remove ‘mother’ and ‘father’ from family law.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-12 14:23:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-06-12 04:00:00
- WSJ Opinion: The FY27 Defense Budget That Relies on a Third Reconciliation Bill
- Amid what President Trump calls a "defense crisis," there was confusion during a Senate hearing to discuss the FY27 budget, when Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said his department's spendin...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-06-12 00:38:00
- ‘Rocky’ and the Love of America
- Theme of the bicentennial blockbuster: Anyone can come here from anywhere and become anything.
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-06-11 21:49:00
- Is That All From the GOP Congress?
- Republicans may squander their last legislative reform chance for years.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-11 21:48:00
- The Revolt of Britain’s Defenders
- Key ministers resign over Labour’s failure to fund the military.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-11 21:44:00
- FISA 702 Goes Dark
- Democrats sabotage foreign intelligence to spite Donald Trump.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-11 21:44:00
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
- 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
- Powering European Rearmament: VINCORION and Energy in GBAD Systems
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2CNT7MN-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="VINCORION gensets on Patriot missile l...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-12 03:03:32
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- More women, Democratic veterans running for Congress this year
- The number of veterans running for federal office this cycle is up 47 percent from 2024.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-06-09 11:00:00
- NASA quietly talking to Congress about more moon money
- The agency has begun reaching out to lawmakers as it pushes to meet President Trump’s moon landing timeline.
- — By Audrey Decker 2026-06-08 20:58:41
CGTN-China politics
- Israel steps up operations in Gaza, south Lebanon over the weekend
- Israeli forces pressed ahead with military operations in Gaza City and south Lebanon on Saturday, killing and wounding multiple people.
- 2026-06-07 02:09:54
- Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent deal
- US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes against Iran on Thursday and said a deal with Tehran to end the war could be signed in coming days.
- 2026-06-12 00:40:36
- US, Iran trade strikes despite visas for World Cup footballers
- New attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened to unravel an already fragile United States-Iran ceasefire, even as American officials confirmed that Tehran's football players had received visa...
- 2026-06-06 08:46:46
- Chasing the light: From imported screws to a unified market
- Chasing the light: From imported screws to a unified market
- 2026-06-06 13:22:53
- VP Han Zheng: China committed to deepening ties with Belarus
- China is firmly committed to developing relations and deepening cooperation with Belarus, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said during a meeting with Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin in ...
- 2026-06-07 00:38:45
- Japanese scholar warns intelligence council act risks 'dangerous path'
- A Japanese scholar cautioned on Monday that the act to establish a national intelligence council lacks sufficient justification and could be used to expand intelligence surveillance and drive milit...
- 2026-06-09 06:44:03
- 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
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- 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
- Three dead after supply boat and landing craft collide in Singapore
- Investigations into the incident still ongoing
- — Karen Ng 2026-06-12 13:16:24
- Gunvor secures $1.4bn Asian credit facility as it attracts new banks
- Thirty-two banks syndicated for facility that was 71% oversubscribed
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-06-12 13:13:28
- Cypriot owner takes over management of two Eletson Gas LPG carriers
- Acheon Akti denies broker reports that it has bought the pair
- — Gary Dixon 2026-06-12 13:01:20
- Container ship ordered in 2005 finally delivered
- Behram Box completed as revived charter market breathes life into long-stalled project
- — Ian Lewis 2026-06-12 12:39:02
- John Fredriksen doubles newcastlemax orderbook at Chinese yard
- Norwegian tycoon’s Seatankers doubled an order for 211,000-dwt bulk carriers at Panjin Dajin to eight
- — Irene Ang 2026-06-12 10:44:17
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
- Robinhood sees ‘record-breaking’ traffic after SpaceX stock debuts
- The trading platform says some customers experienced intermittent disruptions, but that those issues have resolved.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-06-12 17:05:06
- SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI’s hot IPO summer
- The IPO market is back, and it’s not the same companies leading the charge. FAANG had a good run, but a new acronym is taking over: MANGOS — Meta (or Microsoft...
- — Theresa Loconsolo 2026-06-12 16:23:25
- Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s historic IPO
- The SpaceX IPO has boosted Musk's paper wealth to more than $1,000,000,000,000 at a time when he is more hated -- and powerful -- than ever.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-06-12 15:55:06
- SpaceX opens at $150, an 11% pop for the most anticipated debut in history
- The company made its heavily anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price.
- — Marina Temkin, Sean O'Kane 2026-06-12 15:54:44
- SpaceX IPO: Everything you need to know
- TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and m...
- — Kirsten Korosec, Russell Brandom 2026-06-12 14:08:54
- US surveillance law to expire for first time after lawmakers reject Trump’s controversial pick to lead spy agencies
- The spy law known as Section 702, which authorizes the NSA and FBI's warrantless surveillance, will all but certainly expire on Friday for the first time.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-06-12 11:43:32
- Cheaper, faster, and culturally aware, Avataar’s video AI is built for India’s scale
- Avataar AI's distilled video model is priced at $0.005 for every second of generation.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-06-12 04:30:00
Space.com
- 'Disclosure Day' review: A close encounter with Spielberg's brilliance that doesn't quite make contact
- Sensational performances and stunning cinematography just about cover for a predictable plot with nothing much to say.
- — Ian Stokes 2026-06-12 16:18:44
- 'As terrible and harrowing as things were, people just had to get on with it': 'Star City's' Ruby Ashbourne Serkis and Adam Nagaitis on learning to love the Motherland in Apple TV's soviet space ra...
- 'I think it’s a really interesting environment to delve into. Ultimately, it's a culture of survival.'
- — Jeff Spry 2026-06-12 15:00:00
- Satellite-boosting spacecraft inside air-launched rocket | Space photo of the day for June 12, 2026
- A spacecraft was recently prepped for encapsulation inside of its rocket at one of NASA's launch facilities ahead of its launch to save another satellite.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-06-12 14:00:00
- The critical robot arm on the ISS isn't working properly, but NASA has a plan to fix it
- A part of Canadarm2 robotic arm on the ISS broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30. A spare is already on the station.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-06-12 13:00:00
- My quiet obsession with satellites — and how they're ruining everything
- From ruined photos to vanishing darkness, satellites are transforming the night sky — and not always for the better.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-06-12 12:00:00
- SpaceX goes public with a mind-bogglingly historic IPO today. The space industry may never be the same.
- With the launch of SpaceX into the IPO frontier today, the space industry has its newest publicly traded juggernaut.
- — Leonard David 2026-06-12 13:11:00
- SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit as market awaits IPO launch (video)
- Liftoff of the Falcon 9 was at 11:05 a.m. EDT on Thursday (June 11) as anticipation soared for SpaceX to debut on the NASDAQ.
- — Robert Z. Pearlman 2026-06-11 20:00:00