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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
- Greece to buy $4 billion air defense system from Israel
- Greece has approved the purchase of a multi-layer air defense system worth up to €3.5 billion ($4 billion) from Israel.
- — Lefteris Papadimas, Reuters 2026-07-23 13:41:41
- Peace through secure supply chains
- America cannot dominate the modern battlefield if the Pentagon does not know where its critical materials and components come from, Peter Navarro writes.
- — Peter Navarro 2026-07-23 12:00:01
- EU naval mission will now intercept Russian shadow tankers in the Indian Ocean
- The EU has authorized its naval mission in the Indian Ocean to stop and board Russian shadow fleet tankers suspected of operating under false flags.
- — Linus Höller 2026-07-23 11:16:19
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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
- Missile Business Leads Lockheed Martins Second Quarter Results Higher
- Higher sales of air defense interceptors and a surface-to-surface missile, coupled with the absence of losses on several contracts that hit the company a year ago, helped drive revenue and […...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-23 18:47:46
- RTX Powers To Strong Second Quarter On Broad Strength
- RTX [RTX] on Thursday posted strong top and bottom-line results driven by gains across its operating segments, and the company again raised sales and earnings guidance for 2026. Net income […...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-23 15:57:25
- White House Seeks Exceptions From FY ‘27 Continuing Resolution Limitations In Shipbuilding And Munitions
- The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is requesting a series of anomalies, or exceptions, to be included in a fiscal year 2027 continuing resolution (CR) in order […]<img widt...
- — Rich Abott 2026-07-22 21:56:46
- House Narrowly Votes To Pass $1.15 Trillion FY ‘27 NDAA, Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0
- The House on Wednesday narrowly voted to pass its $1.15 trillion version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill […]<...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-07-22 21:47:53
- Ainsworth: Launch of 500 U.S. Space Force Satellites Planned By End Of 2027
- By the end of next year, U.S. Space Force (USSF) is planning a multi-fold increase in the service’s launches and its number of orbiting satellites. Last week, Space Force Space […]<img ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-22 21:23:57
- American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation Expands Indiana Industrial Hub, Adds New Tenants
- The American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI) has expanded its industrial hub in Indiana that is focused on attracting companies in the national security space, adding 400 acres to [&...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-22 20:40:09
- Degree Of Survivability Key Question For DIU/USAF MMA Program
- The degree of survivability for future massed modular aircraft (MMA) is a key question for the program. This month, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and U.S. Air Force announced MMA […]<img ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-22 19:22:22
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Black staff pay gap widens in GOP Senate offices
- Black Senate staffers in Republican offices appear to be facing their widest pay gap with Caucasian colleagues in over two decades. During the first half of fiscal 2026, Black Senate staffers worki...
- 2026-07-20 18:26:20
- Wilson aide reports for duty at USO
- A longtime aide to Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S. C. ) has left Capitol Hill for a military advocacy role. Megan Amen is now policy engagement and advocacy manager at the United Service Organizations after...
- 2026-07-17 19:14:00
- Amazon primes tax team with Hill hire
- Amazon has turned to Capitol Hill for its latest tax policy hire. Nick Collins is now a public policy manager at the company after serving as legislative director to Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio). He ...
- 2026-07-15 19:22:31
- GOP Senate staff widen median salary lead
- Republican Senate staff earned a higher median salary than Democratic staff during the first half of fiscal 2026, widening the gap between the parties. Republican Senate staff earned a median salar...
- 2026-07-13 19:08:57
WSJ Op-eds
- The ‘Bernie Bros’ Could Spoil Democrats’ Midterms
- Republicans will make even moderate opponents answer for the radical views of DSA candidates.
- — Rahm Emanuel 2026-07-23 17:00:00
- Britain’s New Political Vibe Is ‘Uh Oh’
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham discovers there’s a long list of things a new leader can’t do politically.
- — Joseph C. Sternberg 2026-07-23 16:54:00
- Injecting Housing Affordability Into Budget Reconciliation
- Your editorial is right: The House plan is a let down. But the Senate can fix that.
- 2026-07-23 16:52:00
- America Has a Wildfire Readiness Problem
- Congress and state legislatures need to step up and take responsibility for making sure aircraft are ready to fight blazes.
- 2026-07-23 16:51:00
- Don’t Discount the Art of Trump’s TikTok Deal
- I helped negotiate the agreement and can say that it makes the platform secure for Americans.
- 2026-07-23 16:49:00
- Want to Turn Back Pot Legalization? Look to Oregon
- The state shows it is possible to reverse course when the negative effects of liberalizing drug use become clear.
- 2026-07-23 16:48:00
- Are We Seeing a World Cup AC Revolution?
- Along with happy memories, maybe the Europeans who visited our shores will bring back a bit of our unwillingness to let bureaucrats boss us around.
- 2026-07-23 16:47:00
The Diplomat
- Nepali PM Balendra Shah’s Image as a Change Agent is at Risk
- Shah has shown less concern for the health and wellbeing of the poor, and is preoccupied with appearing as a ruthless executor of public plans.
- — Biswas Baral 2026-07-23 13:42:00
- New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Is Not Tahrir Square, But It Can Become One
- At its heart, this movement is demanding accountability, not upheaval.
- — Asif Ullah Khan 2026-07-23 06:01:00
- Why China Is Investing in Planetary Defense
- For China, planetary defense is about building its international image and strengthening national security. However, the same factors also constrain China's global contribution.
- — Jan Švec 2026-07-23 13:43:00
- India and Japan’s Emerging Shipbuilding Partnership
- The future of India-Japan security cooperation lies in shipyards – and maybe with the Mogami-class frigate.
- — Simran Walia 2026-07-22 16:34:00
- Whatever Happened to ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy?
- In recent years, Beijing has become a lot more selective in how, where, and when it deploys the assertive diplomatic tactic.
- — Yingzi Lin 2026-07-22 16:11:00
- ASEAN Foreign Ministers Call for ‘Immediate Cessation’ of Middle East Hostilities
- The fighting between Iran and the United States is set to have “immediate and long-term effects” on Southeast Asia and its people, the ministers said.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-07-23 02:25:00
- Malaysia Must Reject Hate and Confront Myanmar Over the Rohingya Crisis
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government has largely remained silent about the recent online "hate campaign" targeting Rohingya refugees.
- — Lynn Htet 2026-07-23 01:45:00
European Security & Defence
- Honeywell Aerospace expanding European solutions for international defense market
- <img width="300" height="150" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/36-150-APU-Honeywell-300x150.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margi...
- — ESD 2026-07-23 08:55:06
- Farnborough Airshow 2026: Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines Expand Collaboration
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sikorsky-and-Safran-Helicopter-Engines-2026-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style=...
- — ESD 2026-07-23 08:35:43
- PGZ unveils plans for MSPO 2026
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DSC_7198-—-kopia-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-b...
- — ESD 2026-07-23 08:24:20
- Arrakis to help industrial enterprises compete in the AI era
- <img width="300" height="180" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Arakis-300x180.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; ...
- — ESD 2026-07-23 07:28:52
- Avon Technologies plc appoints Vasilios Brachos as Team Wendy President
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Avon-Technologies-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bo...
- — ESD 2026-07-23 07:18:24
- Farnborough Airshow 2026: CAE and Leonardo to advance M-346 training
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_7797-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px...
- — ESD 2026-07-23 07:09:37
Politico Defense feed
- House and Senate split on votes to rebuke Trump on Iran war
- House lawmakers voted to cease the conflict, while the Senate stalled a similar effort just hours later.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Mark Satter 2026-07-23 14:35:51
- Trump says Iran will be held responsible for future Houthi attacks
- Trump predicted grave consequences for Tehran if the Houthis remained on the offensive.
- — By Gregory Svirnovskiy 2026-07-23 13:48:34
- Trump’s air war in Iran may be reaching its limits
- President Donald Trump is trying to put more pressure on Tehran — but the regime isn’t budging, so far, and there’s no clear endgame for the war.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-07-22 22:03:48
- House Republicans pass hard-right defense bill, handing wins to Trump
- The GOP-led bill authorizes over $1 trillion for the military and would codify President Donald Trump's rebranding of the Pentagon as the Department of War.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-07-22 20:54:53
- Hegseth says Iran is weakened, but won’t give timeline for war’s end
- The administration is seeking tens of billions to cover the cost of the conflict, but Democrats are opposed to the idea.
- — By Leo Shane III and Mark Satter 2026-07-21 22:48:14
- NASA’s nuclear Mars mission to cost over $2 billion
- The price tag doesn't include the cost of the science mission the new spacecraft would ferry to the Red Planet.
- — By Audrey Decker 2026-07-21 11:00:00
- Pentagon’s budget troubles reverberate across the Atlantic
- — By Jack Detsch 2026-07-21 04:30:00
CGTN-China politics
- Wang Huning meets speaker of Czech Chamber of Deputies Tomio Okamura
- Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met with Tomio Okamura, speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, ...
- 2026-07-23 14:31:15
- Behind Ren'ai Jiao flare-up: Manila's calculations ahead of FMs' talks
- Experts said the incident was not accidental, saying that the Philippines, as this year's ASEAN chair, is seeking to internationalize the South China Sea disputes within ASEAN, while portraying its...
- 2026-07-21 12:45:16
- Xi Jinping's key remarks on China's role in global AI development
- Xi Jinping's key remarks on China's role in global AI development
- 2026-07-19 05:40:20
- Xi Jinping's key remarks on seizing opportunities brought by AI
- Xi Jinping's key remarks on seizing opportunities brought by AI
- 2026-07-19 03:09:20
- China's green reform reshapes its energy future, eases global pressure
- By using reform to guide markets, industries and finance toward a low-carbon future, China is reshaping its own energy future while easing pressure on the world. This reform path, which balances bo...
- 2026-07-19 09:57:31
- 'Freedom of navigation' cannot stand above the law
- 'Freedom of navigation' cannot stand above the law
- 2026-07-21 04:57:47
- Tensions rise as US-Iran trade fire, Houthis threaten Saudi shipping
- Tensions across the Middle East intensified on Monday as Iran and the United States exchanged fresh attacks, while Yemen's Houthi group threatened Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, raising concerns ov...
- 2026-07-21 04:05:16
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- US-listed shipping stocks thriving as Middle East conflict expands
- Tankers continue to benefit from geopolitical disruption, but so do bulkers
- — Joe Brady 2026-07-23 16:17:48
- The real danger: Houthis have to hit further north to disrupt shipping to key Saudi tanker port
- As oil hits $100 per barrel, experts run the rule over rebel disruption to Red Sea
- — Matt Coyne 2026-07-23 13:51:57
- Diana Shipping scores higher time-charter rate for panamax bulker
- Greek owner extends charter with Stone Shipping
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-07-23 13:33:53
- Kazakhstan seeks damages as Black Sea tanker exports come under attack
- Ukraine has targeted suezmax tankers loading at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal
- — Paul Peachey 2026-07-23 12:22:16
- ‘Unprecedented’ geopolitics means good times ahead for Nordic American Tankers, Hansson says
- So-called experts are wrong and suezmax strength can last two years, CEO argues
- — Matt Coyne 2026-07-23 12:13:18
- Owners who pay Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll face losing insurance
- Move follows concerns that underwriters could be prosecuted for aiding terrorism and busting sanctions
- — Paul Peachey 2026-07-23 12:06:52
- New UAE ports to bypass Strait of Hormuz, DP World confirms
- Giant terminals group looking to add container and cargo capacity away from chokepoint
- — Gary Dixon 2026-07-23 11:38:08
EveryCRS Appropriations
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- 2026-04-30 04:00:00
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- 2026-05-01 04:00:00
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- 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
- Energy and Water Development: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-05-12 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Anthropic updates Claude voice mode with more capable models
- Claude's new voice model will let you reschedule your meeting or draft an email
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-07-23 19:00:00
- AegisAI, founded by former Google security execs, lands $36M to stop AI-driven spear phishing
- The Series A was led by Battery Ventures, bringing AegisAI total funding to $49 million.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-07-23 18:38:34
- US government says Iran-linked hackers are disrupting American water and energy providers
- An updated government advisory warns that Iranian hackers are exploiting systems used by water and energy providers.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-07-23 17:27:08
- Runway launches AI model router as generative media gets crowded
- The Media Router is a tool that automatically selects the best image, video, or audio generation model for a request based on whether a developer prioritizes quality, speed or cost.
- — Rebecca Bellan 2026-07-23 17:07:35
- OpenAI makes ChatGPT Health available to all US users
- Users can also integrate their personal data from services like Apple Health, Function, and MyFitnessPal.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-07-23 17:00:00
- Tesla’s robotaxis are moving in reverse
- The number of paid robotaxi miles traveled fell 36% in the second quarter, despite expanding to new cities, according to Tesla's own figures.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-07-23 16:29:59
- Meta launched a new AI optimism ad set to a song about human extinction
- David Bowie's song "Five Years," which Meta used in a supposedly inspiring advertisement, is about humans learning that they have five years left to live before the apocalypse.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-07-23 16:28:50
Space.com
- How much better is the Canon EOS R6 III than previous models for astrophotography?
- The latest edition of the Canon EOS R6 III adds 8 MP in resolution compared to the EOS R6 II, a CFexpress card slot and improved low-light autofocusing capability but do these upgrades actually ben...
- — Harry Bennett 2026-07-23 18:00:00
- NASA's retired astronauts are hitting the road to get young people to vote: 'one small step for you, and one giant leap for our country.'
- "We have to do what we can to ensure that the country makes it through the challenges that we're dealing with here, and that is the message that we're going to be taking to colleges and universities."
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-07-23 16:00:00
- Satellite spots a 'hummingbird' in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for July 23, 2026
- A hummingbird shape in satellite data from NISAR is actually a mountaintop spotted in Antarctica.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-07-23 14:00:00
- 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' season 4 opener is a pulpy sci-fi joy packed with dinosaurs, martians, and a 5th planet where the asteroid belt should be
- Dinosaurs, Martians, and the fate of the human race? This could be more than your standard day at the office for the Enterprise crew.
- — Richard Edwards 2026-07-23 13:00:00
- Should Artemis IV astronauts actually land near the moon's south pole? Artemis II pilot says the lunar equator might be better
- NASA has long eyed the moon's south pole for its first crewed Artemis landing. But Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover says the agency should target an easier and safer place to touch down.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-07-23 12:00:00
- The James Webb Space Telescope's disappearing 'Little Red Dots' may lead to another cosmic puzzle
- Just as the dinosaurs didn't disappear but rather evolved into birds, cosmic dinosaurs in the form of the JWST's Little Red Dots may fade away completely.
- — Robert Lea 2026-07-23 10:30:34
- China's record-breaking Gravity-1 rocket launches 9 satellites from a ship at sea (video)
- Orienspace's Gravity-1, the world's most powerful solid rocket, aced its third-ever mission on Tuesday (July 21), launching nine satellites to orbit from a ship at sea.
- — Mike Wall 2026-07-22 21:00:00