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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
- General Atomics delivers FQ-42 Vengeance to Nevada air base
- Creech Air Force Base received a new FQ-42 Vengeance aircraft on Friday, with the jet to continue regular test and evaluation operations.
- — Cristina Stassis 2026-09-21 21:12:41
- The Pentagon asked industry how fast it could make more weapons. The numbers remain private.
- The Pentagon remains mum about defense contractors' plans to boost weapons production and delivery following a 21-day deadline for companies to send ideas.
- — Natalie Oliverio 2026-09-21 14:22:27
- US watching Chinese marine presence off Alaska, Arctic Coast Guard chief says
- The United States is watching China’s presence in its Arctic zone “very closely” amid increasing concerns, a senior U.S. Arctic military official said.
- — Gwladys Fouche, Reuters 2026-09-21 14:11:40
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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
- Northrop Expands B-21 Production Capacity With New Utah Facility
- Northrop Grumman [NOC] has opened a new manufacturing facility in Utah as the Air Force increases B-21 Raider production capacity, backed by billions of dollars in procurement funding for the [R...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-09-21 21:18:29
- Department of the Air Force Focused on Mission Systems for Future Tanker to Succeed KC-46 and KC-135
- The Department of the Air Force (DAF) said that it is focused on what mission systems a future tanker to succeed the Boeing [BA] KC-46A Pegasus tanker and the elder […]<img width="1200" heigh...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-21 20:28:12
- Hanwha Ups Munitions Investment At Pine Bluff To $2.2 Billion
- Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) on Monday cut the ribbon on its new administration headquarters at the U.S. Army Pine Bluff Arsenal, where it plans a new munitions manufacturing campus. Hanwha […]...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-21 20:24:30
- General Atomics Delivers FQ-42 CCA To Creech AFB For Flight Testing
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) on Monday said it has delivered a new unmanned FQ-42 Vengeance aircraft to Creech AFB, Nev., for use by test and evaluation units. The […]<i...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-21 19:08:56
- JRC Integrated Systems wins contract mod for SLCM-N, NC3
- JRC Integrated Systems is receiving a $47.4 million contract modification to provide technical and engineering support for the Navy’s Nuclear-armed, Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) program t...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-09-21 18:05:30
- Space Force Looking to Future for RPO-Docking to Counter Space Threats
- U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) is looking to fiscal 2029 and beyond to launch rapid VICTUS missions for rendezvous proximity operations and docking (RPO-D) to counter threats ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-21 18:03:53
- Sikorsky Nabs Army Deal For 16 More Black Hawks, Sets Path For New ‘Multiple-Year’ Contract
- The Army has awarded Sikorsky [LMT] a deal to build 16 more UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, with the company confirming the award is an initial step toward a new “multiple-year” […]<img wid...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-09-18 21:37:17
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- State lawmaker departures rise in 2026
- State lawmakers have left office early in greater numbers this election cycle, with more departing for other political opportunities. LegiStorm data shows 315 state legislators left office between ...
- 2026-09-21 18:19:15
- MITRE specialist engineers a return to the Hill
- A former government relations specialist has gone from tracking Congress to working within it. Kate Lovas has joined Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz. ) as a senior legislative assistant after working as...
- 2026-09-17 19:31:28
- Hispanic Heritage Month arrives amid political gains
- Hispanic lawmakers hold a growing share of elected offices, both on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures across the country, as National Hispanic Heritage Month begins this week. Hispanic lawmake...
- 2026-09-14 18:45:17
- Hospital group admits Senate health aide
- A veteran Democratic health policy aide has left Capitol Hill for a hospital advocacy group. Christina McCauley is now vice president of government relations at the Federation of American Hospitals...
- 2026-09-10 19:00:37
- Hundreds of Hill staffers remain 25 years after 9/11
- Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, hundreds of the congressional staffers who were employed on Capitol Hill are still there in 2026. Of the over 17,000 salaried congressional ...
- 2026-09-08 17:04:35
WSJ Op-eds
- The Coming Republican Revolt Against Tariffs
- If Republicans lose big in November, watch for them to move away from Trump and back toward Reagan.
- — Phil Gramm 2026-09-21 21:13:00
- Who’s Stronger, Xi or Trump?
- Jimmy Lai is more a threat to Beijing in prison than out.
- — William McGurn 2026-09-21 21:12:00
- AI’s Threat to China’s Control
- Artificial intelligence isn’t very intelligent if its knowledge base is lies and propaganda.
- — Walter Russell Mead 2026-09-21 21:12:00
- Mamdani Won’t Intimidate Israel
- Our prime minister will proudly stand before the General Assembly Thursday.
- — Ofir Akunis 2026-09-21 21:11:00
- The Woke Era Isn’t Over at the New York Times
- Is there any learning with this crew?
- — James Freeman 2026-09-21 20:40:00
- Help—I Feel a Bad Case of TDS Coming On
- After 2024, Republicans blew a great opportunity to set the country back onto the right track.
- — Gerard Baker 2026-09-21 20:20:00
- Good News for the GOP: Some Politics Is Still Local
- National trends favor the Democrats, but there are also some opportunities for Republican upsets.
- — Matthew Continetti 2026-09-21 20:20:00
The Diplomat
- Busting the Myths of the US Military’s Presence in Hawai‘i
- As land leases come up for renewal, a new report reveals the facts about the U.S. Armed Forces’ impacts in the Pacific Islands.
- — David Vine, Heidi Peltier, and Omar Ocampo 2026-09-21 15:17:00
- Why Egypt Is Looking Beyond Its Trade Deficit With China
- Trade access matters, but investment can also change what Africa produces, where it produces it, and which markets it can serve.
- — Huiyi Chen and Karani Muthamia 2026-09-21 14:47:00
- Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, North Korea Launches More Missiles
- On September 20, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, its second launch in a little over a week.
- — Mitch Shin 2026-09-21 14:09:00
- Tajikistan Eyes ICC Exit
- The move comes a year after Tajikistan’s refusal to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin brought a formal rebuke from The Hague.
- — Kulobiddin Norov 2026-09-21 12:53:00
- Why Is Lee Jae-myung’s Approval Rating Dropping?
- Four developments, from the fading Yoon effect to failed nominations, help explain a slide to 37 percent that the South Korean president attributes to his own shortcomings.
- — Mitch Shin 2026-09-21 13:29:00
- Why Sri Lanka’s Ruling NPP Has Not Abolished the Executive Presidency Yet
- It is prioritizing economic recovery and establishing accountability of powerful people for past crimes to build the mass support needed to pursue constitutional reform.
- — Rathindra Kuruwita 2026-09-21 09:42:00
- Chinese Data Centers Will Shape ASEAN’s AI Norms
- Southeast Asian governments' reliance on foreign capital, expertise, and capacity could leave them vulnerable over the longer term.
- — Hadley Spadaccini 2026-09-20 22:11:00
European Security & Defence
- Precision in orbit: Thin-section bearings for space applications
- <img width="300" height="217" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rodriguez-DRL-Space_rgb-300x217.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Rodriguez develops specially...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-21 16:13:56
- Calian and SkyFall sign strategic agreement
- <img width="300" height="221" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SkyFall-and-Calian-Group-300x221.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Calian and SkyFall sign str...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-21 13:27:44
- RAFAEL presents National Air Defense with Rafael’s SPYDER
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SPYDER-NATO-DAYS-2-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="SPYDER is a mobile, multi-layered...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-21 09:46:45
- “F-35 will change things” – Rollout of the first German F-35A
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Foto-1-IMG_0032-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Secretary of Defence Boris Pistorius...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-09-19 09:22:36
- Naval Group and Nibe Limited sign strategic MoU
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG-20260918-WA0017-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="(Photo © Naval Group)" style="d...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-18 21:00:39
- IRYDA+ X1 at MSPO 2026
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Iryda-X1-MSPO-2026-04-Kopie-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="MBF Group S.A. and Shark...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-18 21:00:15
Politico Defense feed
- Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
- The incident raises the possibility that top secret weapons technology may have been exposed to a foreign adversary — including China.
- — By Audrey Decker and Mark Satter 2026-09-18 15:55:26
- US, in controversial deal, agrees to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia
- Lawmakers have expressed concerns for years that the move would give China access to sensitive technology.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-17 20:01:00
- Trump floats setting up Army base in Poland
- The potential move comes after the Pentagon sought to pull troops from the country earlier this year.
- — By Jack Detsch 2026-09-17 18:56:22
- ‘The US can’t lose’: Pentagon plows ahead on AI despite warnings
- Military leaders warn the risks of falling behind adversaries in artificial intelligence research outweigh the potential risks of the technology.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-09-16 19:50:00
- Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting
- The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-09-15 18:12:26
- Iran war has led to munitions shortfall, bottlenecks to restock, Pentagon IG says
- The Defense Department’s independent watchdog acknowledged the shortfall, a concern the administration has downplayed for months.
- — By Casey He 2026-09-15 15:28:17
- Hegseth allies campaign to put loyalist in Army secretary job
- Pentagon officials are pushing spokesperson Sean Parnell for the position and launching attacks against other candidates.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-09-14 21:31:03
CGTN-China politics
- Pakistani, Iranian FMs stress diplomacy, energy security in phone call
- Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in which the two sides discusse...
- 2026-09-19 08:39:07
- Denmark summons Russian ambassador over flares fired at helicopter
- Denmark summons Russian ambassador over flares fired at helicopter
- 2026-09-15 13:59:49
- China's people-centered cities: How Shanghai, Jiangsu put people first
- The idea of putting people at the center of urban development has been repeatedly emphasized in China, including the principle that "cities should be built by the people and for the people," put fo...
- 2026-09-16 06:35:59
- Experts: Xi sets clear direction for greater BRICS cooperation
- Experts: Xi sets clear direction for greater BRICS cooperation
- 2026-09-15 14:50:47
- Ministers of Japanese cabinet resign ahead of planned reshuffle
- Ministers of Japanese cabinet resign ahead of planned reshuffle
- 2026-09-17 02:49:09
- What China, US have agreed in previous economic, trade consultations
- Here is a recap of the rounds of China-US economic and trade consultations since 2025.
- 2026-09-21 09:54:44
- President Xi replies to US university students
- Chinese President Xi Jinping recently replied to students from 10 US universities who wrote to him after attending youth exchanges in China.
- 2026-09-21 08:45:58
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Nanjing Tanker steps up product tanker push with four-ship tender
- Chinese tanker owner needs to increase its fleet tonnage to stay competitive
- — Irene Ang 2026-09-21 21:34:34
- Union Maritime strikes for nine newbuildings in order spree
- Latest additions include newcastlemax and handysize bulkers, plus chemical and product tankers.
- — Irene Ang 2026-09-21 21:31:59
- Will Gianluigi Aponte’s MSC Group wrest control over newbuilding berths by buying a yard?
- Shipping giant reported to be in talks to acquire Germany’s Meyer Werft
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-21 21:30:25
- Global hull premiums top $10bn driven by weak dollar
- Analysts say market for insurers remains weak despite premium bump
- — Paul Peachey 2026-09-21 17:18:33
- Hormuz drone strike hits Adnoc VLGC in violent start to week
- TradeWinds has counted at least 99 vessel strikes since war began
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-21 16:38:10
- Industry groups align to launch first maritime educator award
- ASBA foundation teams with NAMEPA to honour those who help introduce next generation to maritime roles
- — Joe Brady 2026-09-21 15:59:44
- Greek tanker owners hold out for better prices as spot rates hit record levels
- Stampede for tonnage puts ship owners in the driving seat of S&P talks with oil exporters and energy traders
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-09-21 15:30:45
EveryCRS Appropriations
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- 2026-06-23 04:00:00
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- 2026-06-24 04:00:00
- National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-07-01 04:00:00
- Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2026 Appropriations: Overview
- 2026-07-02 04:00:00
- Appropriations for Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Since FY2017
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- National Park Service (NPS) Appropriations: TenYear Trends
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-07-15 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems
- The group won't be given leeway to slow down or redirect OpenAI's ongoing mathematical research.
- — Aditya Mehta 2026-09-21 20:15:58
- Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
- Five days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass + 50% off a second one. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco’s Moscone West, October 13-15. Grab...
- — Jessica Barrera 2026-09-21 19:25:00
- Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch
- Meta’s new AI agent Muse has racked up more downloads and daily active users in the U.S. and Canada than ChatGPT did over the same period after its mobile debut, according to new estimates from A...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-09-21 19:19:21
- Kairos Power gets up to $100M from Samsung group to build nuclear reactor for Google
- Future Google supplier Kairos Power inked a deal with Samsung C&T to help build its first 50-megawatt nuclear power plant.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-09-21 18:23:05
- Meta’s AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com
- Amazon has its own cohort of foundation models, along with one of the most popular inference platforms on the internet. As long as they're under no legal obligation to open the doors to Muse, why w...
- — Russell Brandom 2026-09-21 17:55:18
- X will now tell users when governments have forced it to limit their posts
- X is expanding its “Under the Hood” transparency tool to show when posts have been downranked or withheld in response to local laws and government demands, including which country made the requ...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-09-21 17:45:35
- Oura’s $2.2B IPO is mostly a payday for existing shareholders
- Forerunner Ventures plans to sell its entire stake in Oura for as much as $1.26 billion, according to Oura's latest IPO filing.
- — Ram Iyer 2026-09-21 16:45:47
Space.com
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