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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
- First North Korea-Russia road bridge nearly complete, symbolizing new era of military cooperation
- The first-ever road bridge linking North Korea and Russia across the Tumen River appears close to completion, according to satellite imagery reviewed by De
- — Linus Höller 2026-08-26 09:03:18
- Ukraine needs changes to avoid losing war, ousted defense minister says
- Fedorov, a young reformer whose dismissal last month sparked weeks of protests, said Ukraine lacked any overall vision for how to win the conflict.
- — Max Hunder, Reuters 2026-08-25 22:10:54
- US Navy’s new anti-submarine torpedo will be a glide weapon
- What form will the Silent Anvil Air-Launched Torpedo, or SAA-LT, take? The Navy wants contractors to explore two options.
- — Michael Peck 2026-08-25 19:30:37
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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
- Raytheon Awarded $603 Million For New Radar For B-52
- The Air Force on Tuesday said it awarded RTX‘s [RTX] Raytheon an up to $603 million contract through August 2031 for a new radar, the APQ-188, for the service’s 75 […]<img width="...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-26 12:15:04
- Counter-Drone Startup Mara Raises $7 Million To Advance Spike, An Integrated System
- Mara on Tuesday said it raised $7 million in a pre-seed round to build its Spike portable counter-drone platform, which includes targeting sensors and small interceptors for 360-degree coverage aga...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-26 12:10:17
- Oshkosh Invests $50 Million-Plus To Support Potential JLTV ‘Bridge’ Production For Marines
- Oshkosh Defense [OSK] has announced it’s invested more than $50 million in support of a new plan submitted to the Marine Corps proposing a “production bridge” option for Joint Light […]...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-08-25 21:26:01
- White House Links Nuclear Energy To National Security And Deterrence
- The White House’s new science and technology strategy elevates nuclear energy to a critical technology for national security, while also emphasizing the need for a survivable and credible nuclear...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-08-25 20:57:54
- Ursa Major Going Public To Scale Hypersonic Weapon, Rocket Motors And Engines
- Ursa Major on Tuesday said it will go public in early 2027 to raise funds that will enable it to transition its products from development and low-rate production to full-rate […]<img width="1...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-25 20:14:52
- SecNav Creates New Defense Industrial Base Office
- Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao on Monday announced the appointment of Andrew Magliochetti to the new role of Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for the Defense Industrial […]<img w...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-25 19:15:44
- MDA Looking To “Dramatically” Lower Costs Of Missile Defense Kill Vehicles
- The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on Aug. 19 issued a solicitation seeking innovative proposals from industry to dramatically lower the cost of kill vehicles used to defend against ballistic and [&#...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-25 19:11:45
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- AP Top 25 schools count 100 alumni in Congress
- At least 100 current members of Congress can have high hopes for this college football season. That's how many attended a school represented in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll, accordin...
- 2026-08-24 18:27:13
- King brings Big Law counsel back to Senate
- Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) has brought a Big Law attorney with prior Hill experience onto his legislative team. William Scheffer has joined King's office as counsel, handling judiciary, firearms, l...
- 2026-08-20 19:20:30
- GOP commands the congressional mail tab
- House Republicans continue to dominate spending on franked mail in 2026. First-quarter disbursement data show that Republican House members have spent roughly $1. 09 million on franked mail so far ...
- 2026-08-17 18:09:13
- Cyber specialist logs on to Gallagher's comms team
- Rep. James Gallagher (R-Calif. ) has hired a cybersecurity communicator from the Department of Energy to lead his press operation. Marissa Martinez has joined Gallagher's office as communications ...
- 2026-08-13 19:38:32
- Ballard Partners extends its K Street dominance
- Ballard Partners is pulling away from the rest of Washington's lobbying industry. Ballard Partners reported a record $30. 37 million in lobbying revenue in the second quarter, outperforming its the...
- 2026-08-10 18:14:48
WSJ Op-eds
- The Path to Zero: How the War in Afghanistan Ended
- Five years after Kabul fell, WSJ Opinion’s new documentary traces the way one decision produced disaster.
- 2026-08-26 10:09:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-08-26 04:00:00
- Magic Midterm Messages
- What messages are resonating with midterm voters? On this episode of All Things, Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel explains why the politicians who are explaining policies—and alternative...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-08-26 00:57:00
- Most Depressing Election of the Year
- Which failed government interventions do Los Angeles voters prefer?
- — James Freeman 2026-08-25 23:16:00
- Abdul El-Sayed Keeps Driving Left / Linda McMahon's College Call to Action
- GOP voters in South Carolina pick Darline Graham or Ralph Norman; Michigan's El-Sayed won't pivot; and Texas and Iowa Senate seats are now tossups. Plus, Education Secretary McMahon pushes univers...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-08-25 23:10:00
- WSJ Opinion: The Path to Zero
- The Path to Zero is an unflinching account of America's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, told by the people who lived it.
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-08-25 21:53:00
- Josh Shapiro Finds the Sensible Middle on Data Centers
- His bid to land AI jobs and investment while protecting ratepayers and communities is a model for Democrats.
- — Patrick J. Murphy 2026-08-25 21:53:00
The Diplomat
- Pakistan’s Kashmir Crackdown
- A “sham” election sparked popular outrage in nominally autonomous Pakistan-administered Kashmir – and a corresponding security crackdown.
- — Kunwar Khuldune Shahid 2026-08-25 18:25:00
- The South Korean Government’s Housing Policy Tanks Its Approval Ratings
- Even the historic Yongsan Park isn’t safe from the government’s desire for more housing.
- — Eunwoo Lee 2026-08-25 15:29:00
- A Golden Chance to Protect the Pacific’s ‘Blue Corridors’
- If Albanese is serious about a Pacific COP, he must heed the region’s call on oceans.
- — Dermot O’Gorman and Alfred Ralifo 2026-08-25 14:53:00
- How an Election in Okinawa Will Impact East Asian Security
- Incumbent Governor Denny Tamaki is known for his staunch anti-U.S. base sentiment. His re-election bid will ripple through the alliance and beyond.
- — Zhenlin Cui 2026-08-25 14:25:00
- Taiwan: A Growing Economic Partner for the EU in Troubled Times
- EU-Taiwan relations increasingly resemble a form of functional strategic partnership, despite the lack of formal diplomatic recognition.
- — Jun-Rong Lin and Philippe Le Corre 2026-08-25 13:54:00
- India’s Gen Z Protests: When Youth Rage Becomes a Beacon of Hope
- India's Gen Z protest undeniably reopened democratic spaces that had shrunk over the past decade.
- — Satish K Jha 2026-08-25 12:57:00
- What the Latest ‘2+2’ Dialogue Tells Us About China-Indonesia Relations
- China wants more influence in Indonesia’s defense sector. Jakarta should make sure that also suits its national interests.
- — Febry Triantama 2026-08-25 13:04:00
European Security & Defence
- Nordic Compass – New Initiative of Major Defence Players
- <img width="300" height="141" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/af712050468dd8c7_org-300x141.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Nordic Compass. (Photo Patria G...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-26 09:23:52
- NATO Seeks a Next-Generation Multi-Role Helicopter
- <img width="300" height="176" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/03-X2-Technology-masthead-bg_Lockhhed-Martin-300x176.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Develop...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-26 07:00:39
- SMM 2026: It’s all about technology
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SM24_RZ_050924_0635-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="SMM 2026: It’s all about techn...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-26 05:00:37
- G-CAP II SU: Rheinmetall receives first order for a modular camp
- <img width="300" height="224" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/neuesBild.jpg-300x224.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="G-CAP II SU: Rheinmetall receives fir...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-25 19:00:02
- Patria partners with Ukrainian drone manufacturer General Cherry
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Patria-partners-with-Ukrainian-drone-manufacturer-General-Cherry-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-25 16:19:53
- Availability of Systems in Europe’s Defence Acceleration
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Leopard-2-Panzer-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Bundeswehr Leopard 2 of Panze...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-25 10:56:03
Politico Defense feed
- The Iran war is already on November ballots
- The conflict’s economic impacts — and not its foreign policy consequences — could sway voters.
- — By Leo Shane III and Jerry Wu 2026-08-25 16:34:47
- Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite
- The decision to end annual military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea is unlikely to affect security on the world’s most militarized border.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-08-18 21:30:00
- Xi Jinping will skip UN ahead of Trump summit
- Xi will forego an opportunity to speak at the U.N. General Assembly the same week that he’ll meet with President Donald Trump in Washington.
- — By Phelim Kine 2026-08-17 16:56:08
- Top US Middle East commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier
- Adm. Adam Cooper met with those on board the Abraham Lincoln.
- — By Associated Press 2026-08-16 13:11:20
- Trump has a plan to break China’s mineral grip. It needs workers first.
- A White House spending pledge is no "quick fix" in reviving a worker-starved sector that’s key to challenging China’s global monopoly on critical minerals
- — By Phelim Kine 2026-08-14 21:21:00
- Trump demands threaten Navy's progress
- The president’s interest in the service has brought it more attention but could also be its downfall.
- — By Paul McLeary and Leo Shane III 2026-08-14 21:00:00
- Republicans fear Hegseth’s Democrat brushoff could backfire
- GOP lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to change course, or risk alienating Democrats whose votes could prove critical for a record-breaking defense budget.
- — By Mark Satter and Connor O'Brien 2026-08-12 21:00:00
CGTN-China politics
- China: Stable Korean Peninsula benefits all parties
- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that a peaceful and stable Korean Peninsula and a political settlement of the peninsula issue are in the interest of all parties.
- 2026-08-19 11:37:37
- Canada to unveil retaliatory measures against US after talks collapse
- Canada to unveil retaliatory measures against US after talks collapse
- 2026-08-24 23:07:28
- UN chief voices grave concern over US sanctions on top ICC officials
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seriously concerned by the imposition of US sanctions against two top officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), said his spokesperson on Wednesday.
- 2026-08-20 03:13:12
- Chinese premier meets Ecuadorian president
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday met with President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín in Beijing.
- 2026-08-19 12:24:08
- China says EU's probe into e-commerce giant JD.com unlawful
- China's Ministry of Justice on Wednesday said that the European Union's (EU's) recent cross-border investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation has cons...
- 2026-08-19 14:39:54
- Carney: Canada now 'at war,' to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that Canada was "at war" over trade with the United States and that, starting September 8, the country would impose tariffs on imports of US ste...
- 2026-08-23 01:04:25
- Kazakhstan holds election for new unicameral parliament
- Kazakhstan holds election for new unicameral parliament
- 2026-08-23 02:00:20
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Trump declares Strait of Hormuz mine-free despite military warnings
- US president warns that any Iranian vessel laying mines would be attacked
- — Paul Peachey 2026-08-26 12:14:51
- MPCC’s seven-ship Maersk charter signals shift in container market dynamics
- Long-term package deal highlights tightening vessel availability, says CEO Baack.
- — Ian Lewis 2026-08-26 11:55:23
- Taxman triumphs over UK shipowners seeking risk-free tax breaks
- High Court ruling shows limits of capital allowances that can be claimed under tonnage tax scheme
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-26 11:22:57
- Marinakis brings in ‘ambitious’ broker Marex as Nottingham Forest shirt sponsor
- Derivatives player teams with Greek tycoon to back UK Premier League club
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-26 10:56:01
- John Fredriksen's SFL bets on car carriers with $363m newbuilding order
- CEO Ole Hjertaker sees undercapacity in car carrier market
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-08-26 10:44:45
- Torm boss Jacob Meldgaard explains why newbuildings make sense after eight-year gap
- Danish executive says price shifts have moved in favour of shipyard contracting
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-26 10:23:55
- High winds deliver thrills at 43rd Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta
- Traditional sailing race grows its international focus after offering participants ‘pure adventure’
- — Ian Lewis 2026-08-26 10:12:53
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TechCrunch
- Hearing tech startup Legato emerges from stealth with $12M and a peek at its AI hearing glasses
- The glasses, called Legato Frames, integrate the company’s patented hearing-assistance technology into the arms of eyewear frames.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-08-26 12:00:00
- Runable hits $21M to bet AI agents can go from building businesses to growing them
- Runable says 60%–70% of its 1 trillion-plus token usage in the last 90 days came from paying customers.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-08-26 11:00:00
- Ventures Platform goes bigger — and broader — with its second Africa fund
- The Pan-African venture firm has raised $84 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria.
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-08-26 07:00:00
- India’s Ringg gets backing from Peak XV as it pushes voice AI past the phone call
- Ringg has raised $10 million from Peak XV as a part of its Series A extension.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-08-26 03:30:00
- Robotics startup Generalist reaches $3B valuation, sources say
- The $200 million extension comes just months after the physical AI startup reached a $2 billion valuation.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-08-26 00:40:59
- OpenAI loses a top data center exec as stream of high-profile departures continues
- In a statement to TechCrunch about Malone's departure, OpenAI said it had "recently reorganized" its "infrastructure organization to support the scale and pace of our work."
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-08-26 00:06:20
- X sends cease-and-desist to open source project Nitter over alleged scraping
- X has sent cease-and-desist letters to Nitter, the open source project behind privacy-friendly X front ends, demanding its instances and code repository be taken down over alleged scraping.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-08-25 20:44:12
Space.com
- SpaceX's final Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Florida creates gorgeous 'jellyfish' over New York City (video)
- SpaceX's last planned Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Florida created a memorable sight for folks hundreds of miles away — a glowing "jellyfish" high in the sky.
- — Mike Wall 2026-08-26 12:00:00
- SpaceX sends Starlink satellites to orbit on predawn launch from California
- SpaceX launched 27 more of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit today (Aug. 26), in a predawn liftoff from California's central coast.
- — Mike Wall 2026-08-26 11:04:35
- Inside the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory
- Here's a rundown of all the major parts of NASA's Roman Space Telescope launching Aug. 30.
- — Sharmila Kuthunur 2026-08-26 10:00:00
- Watch the partial lunar eclipse online Aug. 27-28 with these free livestreams
- You can catch the partial lunar eclipse live online here with these free livestreams starting at 9:23 p.m. EDT (0123 GMT).
- — Anthony Wood 2026-08-26 07:07:58
- 'You just saved the video dish': Two astronauts complete spacewalk to replace ISS antenna
- Astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk on Tuesday, (Aug. 25), installing a replacement Space-to-Ground antenna on the outside of the International Space Station.
- — Robert Z. Pearlman 2026-08-25 21:00:00
- 'Aliens: The Video Games' author Mike Diver on overlooked Alien games, tracking down retro game developers, and the future of the Xenomorph (interview)
- We chat to author Mike Diver about this complete chronicle of Alien video games.
- — Fran Ruiz 2026-08-25 20:00:00
- Starbase Louisiana: SpaceX announces enormous $100 billion Starbase launch site
- A new spaceport will bring 10 launch pads to Louisiana's Gulf Coast and support thousands of Starship launches per year.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-08-25 18:34:54