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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
- New hypersonic missiles unveiled for fighter planes, ground systems
- The medium-range hypersonic system is powered by a liquid rocket engine, is able to alter its speed in flight and can be adapted for use.
- — Zita Fletcher 2026-02-25 20:31:20
- US Army revamping its electronic warfare acquisition system
- The Army is seeking feedback from industry on the service's new concept of electromagnetic spectrum operations.
- — Michael Peck 2026-02-25 18:08:11
- Ukraine is reshaping the armored battlefield. The US Army is trying to keep up.
- In armored brigades built around tanks and heavy firepower, lessons from Ukraine are pushing leaders to rethink how formations move and survive.
- — Eve Sampson 2026-02-25 16:10:55
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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
- Army Aims To Complete New Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Strategy In Coming Months
- PITTSBURGH – The Army is aiming to complete a new tactical wheeled vehicles (TWV) strategy over the next three months, a lead official has said, with the plan expected to inform […]<img wi...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-02-25 20:16:25
- USAF And Northrop Grumman Break Ground On Sentinel Prototype Silo
- AURORA, Colo.–On Feb. 13, the U.S. Air Force broke ground on a prototype silo for the Northrop Grumman [NOC] LGM-35A Sentinel future ICBM at the company’s Promontory, Utah, site, offici...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-02-25 18:43:53
- New Sub Forces Head Succeeds Gaucher As He Preps For New Sub Czar Position
- Navy Vice Adm. Richard Seif relieved Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher as commander of Submarine Forces and Submarine Force Atlantic during a change of command ceremony on Feb. 20 as the […]<img width...
- — Rich Abott 2026-02-25 18:04:30
- Avio Will Focus On Defense Tactical SRMs At New Virginia Plant; Options For Strategic Motors
- Virginia Gov. Abagail Spanberger (D) on Tuesday said that Avio USA Inc. has selected a greenfield site in southern Virginia for a new solid rocket motor (SRM) production facility that […]<img...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-02-25 17:34:57
- Official: Army’s Plan Remains ‘Buying Less’ JLTVs, Doesn’t Foresee Fleet Divestments
- PITTSBURGH – An Army official on Tuesday said the plan remains “buying less” Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), while affirming the service doesn’t envision divesting of the platforms c...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-02-24 22:25:46
- Counter-Drone Marketplace Operational With Over 1,600 Items, DoD Says
- A repository for counter-drone systems and items for use across the Defense Department has achieved initial operational capability with more than 1,600 items, DoD said on Tuesday. The counter-unman...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-02-24 22:18:50
- Army Will Issue CSO Soon To Move Forward With Procuring Common Tactical Truck
- PITTSBURGH – The Army is moving forward on procuring the next-generation Common Tactical Truck (CTT), confirming Tuesday it will soon issue a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to solicit indust...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-02-24 21:58:55
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Tariff bill lobbying surges to record levels
- Turmoil surrounding U. S. tariffs pushed lobbying tied to tariffs to record levels in 2025, as companies sought carveouts and exemptions from sweeping tariff measures. Lobbying firms reported earn...
- 2026-02-23 20:11:00
- Slotkin hires former CPSC adviser
- A former senior aide at the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is returning to the Senate. Anna Laitin has joined Sen. Elissa Slotkin's (D-Mich. ) office as a senior policy adviser after se...
- 2026-02-20 20:24:54
- Ballard Partners rewrites lobbying revenue record books
- Ballard Partners set a new benchmark for lobbying revenue in 2025, operating at a scale K Street has never seen before. The firm brought in nearly $82 million in lobbying revenue last year, the hig...
- 2026-02-17 19:46:32
- Knott hires insurance veteran as chief of staff
- Rep. Brad Knott (R-N. C. ) has tapped a veteran insurance industry advocate and longtime Capitol Hill aide to serve as his chief of staff. Blaire Bartlett most recently served as vice president of...
- 2026-02-12 20:39:52
- Black History Month: Black lawmakers reach record highs
- Black representation in U. S. elected office reached new highs in 2025, with record numbers serving in Congress and state legislatures during the current cycle. A total of 69 Black lawmakers have ...
- 2026-02-09 19:42:01
WSJ Op-eds
- The GOP’s Last Chance to Shed the Tariff Albatross
- Import duties are driving up prices, voters worry about affordability, and November is approaching.
- — Jason L. Riley 2026-02-24 21:52:00
- America’s Bills Will Come Due
- As the federal debt keeps ballooning, options are narrowing to avert a crisis.
- — William A. Galston 2026-02-24 18:41:00
- Bill Maher’s State of the Union
- Speechwriters don’t like it, but it’s a storied part of the American tradition.
- — William McGurn 2026-02-23 22:14:00
- The State of Trump’s Agenda
- The main political news is that the GOP Congress won’t do much this year.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-02-25 15:53:00
- Who’s in Charge at the FDA?
- Commissioner Marty Makary talks about accelerated cures while biologics chief Vinay Prasad quietly scuttles them.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-02-24 22:25:00
- It’s a Miracle: A Cheap Pentagon Missile
- The Air Force has built the ERAM cruise missile in 16 months.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-02-24 22:19:00
- The Economics of Illegal Drugs
- As a teenager I saw the war on drugs up close. Then I studied it as an economist and saw it differently.
- — Roland Fryer 2026-02-25 18:54:00
The Diplomat
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- 2026-02-25 08:03:24
- Thailand’s Conservatives Consolidate Power After 2026 Snap Polls
- Bhumjaithai’s election win and coalition deal signal a resurgence of establishment politics, shaped by border tensions, nationalist rhetoric, and unresolved constitutional reform.
- — Teuku Rezasyah 2026-02-25 15:35:00
- Inside CCTV’s Lens: How China Frames the Iran Protests
- The official primetime news broadcast of China’s state broadcaster essentially act as a mouthpiece for the Iranian regime, while packaging their narrative in language tailored to Beijing’s stra...
- — Amit Elazar 2026-02-25 14:50:00
- Peru’s Political Crisis Shows How China Could Militarily Use the Port of Chancay Against the US
- Two otherwise unrelated events highlight a significant strategic risk in Peru for the United States and the region.
- — R. Evan Ellis 2026-02-25 14:15:00
- Ukraine Rebuked by Washington Over Caspian Pipeline Consortium Strikes
- Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. said the complaint cited the risks posed to “American investments which are being performed through Kazakhstan.”
- — Catherine Putz 2026-02-25 14:55:00
- Kim Jong Un’s Ninth Party Congress Personnel Shakeup
- The generational shift that the Ninth Party Congress signaled is noticeable: Kim’s old mentors and advisors inside the regime have stepped aside – whether willingly or not – to make room for ...
- — Michael MacArthur Bosack 2026-02-25 13:37:00
- Pakistan Strikes TTP and ISKP Camps in Afghanistan
- Islamabad is now increasingly claiming that these groups pose a threat not just to Pakistan but to the world.
- — Umair Jamal 2026-02-25 12:02:00
European Security & Defence
- SwissP Defence introduces SHATTER4K. A highly effective ammunition for combating drones
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SHATTER4-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: SwissP Defence]" style="display: bl...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-25 13:44:00
- IDE demonstrates Advanced Hybrid Tactical Power Capabilities in major NATO Exercises
- <img width="300" height="210" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PHOTO-PR-Kopie-300x210.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: INTRACOM DEFENSE (IDE)]" styl...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-25 12:18:26
- Bittium and VTT Deepen Their Cooperation to Deliver Field-Ready Defense Solutions
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/84abf12bc80398b8_800x800ar-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Bittium]" style="...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-25 09:03:19
- Kongsberg Maritime to supply an integrated technology package for LS Marine Solution’s next-generation, ultra-large cable lay vessel (CLV)
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/kongsberg-news-esd-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Render of LS Marine Solutio...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-25 08:39:49
- BAE Systems recently delivered its 100,000th APKWS® laser-guidance kit
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/23-C04-01-APKWS-F-16-Counter-UAS-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: BAE S...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-25 08:27:25
- HENSOLDT extends CEO Oliver Dörre’s contract until end of 2031
- <img width="300" height="196" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HENSOLDT_Oliver-Dorre-Portrait.jpeg-300x196.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Contract extende...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-25 06:08:17
Politico Defense feed
- What happened after Elon Musk took the Russian army offline
- From a Ukrainian listening post, our reporter heard it happen: Starlink terminals went dark, leaving Russian soldiers along the front unable to coordinate.
- — By Ibrahim Naber 2026-02-25 10:01:00
- Hegseth revives push to punish Sen. Mark Kelly
- The Defense secretary appealed a ruling this month in favor of the former Navy captain.
- — By Leo Shane III, Connor O'Brien and Kyle Cheney 2026-02-24 20:57:23
- Trump’s Iran buildup risks drowning out affordability message
- The massive accumulation of aircraft carriers and fighter jets in the Middle East, coupled with the Pentagon’s Venezuela operation, could cost billions of dollars.
- — By Paul McLeary and Joe Gould 2026-02-20 17:00:00
- Newsom says Trump’s attacks are bringing Europe together
- It’s the president’s one contribution to the continent, the California governor said.
- — By Gregory Svirnovskiy 2026-02-14 18:09:34
- US ambassador to NATO: America is 'not leaving' Europe
- His comments are part of a more conciliatory tone American officials are taking during the Munich Security Conference.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-02-14 15:59:20
- Top Republican lawmakers spar over Greenland
- Without naming him directly, Sen. Thom Tillis appeared to fire back at Sen. Lindsey Graham over his comments on Greenland's sovereignty.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-02-14 15:16:06
- Munich Day 2: Marco Rubio’s test
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is unlikely to flame the Munich Security Conference like Vice President JD Vance did last year — but don’t expect him to arrive bearing apologies for Preside...
- — By Joe Gould 2026-02-14 04:30:00
CGTN-China politics
- Moroccan FM to visit China
- Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita will visit China from September 19 to 20, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
- 2025-09-17 09:30:08
- Why the Global Governance Initiative is timely and necessary
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative (GGI) has drawn widespread attention. Many leaders and experts say it is timely, reaffirms the UN's founding spirit, amplifies the voices...
- 2025-09-22 02:42:02
- TikTok: A new way to reach voters in California's governor race
- TikTok: A new way to reach voters in California's governor race
- 2025-09-16 14:15:19
- Arab-Islamic summit urges suspension of Israel's UN membership
- Arab-Islamic summit urges suspension of Israel's UN membership
- 2025-09-16 11:28:47
- China firmly opposes Israeli escalation of military operations in Gaza
- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that China strongly opposes Israel's escalation of military operations in Gaza and condemns all actions that harm civilians and violate int...
- 2025-09-17 14:52:29
- Graphics: Xinjiang's all-round development in 70 years
- Graphics: Xinjiang's all-round development in 70 years
- 2025-09-19 15:06:41
- U.S. Fed cuts interest rate by 25 basis points
- The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 4 to 4.25 percent, the first rate cut since December 2024.
- 2025-09-18 01:11:25
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Lyras bows out at London Club as it reports big boost to tonnage at renewal
- Greek shipowner John Lyras steps down after 30 years as chairman of the club’s board
- — Paul Peachey 2026-02-25 16:48:39
- Green Seas: There are critical questions to answer about nuclear for shipping
- Is the industry changing its mind about atomic solutions?
- — Craig Eason 2026-02-25 16:39:12
- Tor Olav Troim reveals strategic process underway to improve value of Golar LNG
- Floater specialist’s chairman and CEO explain reasoning for not moving speculatively on next FLNG units
- — Lucy Hine 2026-02-25 15:43:18
- Aristides Pittas boxship outfit Euroseas eyes growth after near-record profit
- Robust freight markets and profitable sales drive net income to 13-year high
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-02-25 15:28:49
- DIS hits tanker coverage target after raft of time charters
- Italian owner reveals three new MR contracts, plus a couple of extensions
- — Gary Dixon 2026-02-25 15:22:07
- Onboard carbon capture start-up Seabound targets green lime projects
- The system is being fitted for cement producer Heidelberg Materials on board a cement carrier owned by the Hartmann group
- — Holly Birkett 2026-02-25 14:20:42
- Broker Ifchor Galbraiths’ residential shipping course going strong after 56 years
- Swiss-UK operation inviting industry players to gather for a two-week training programme this summer
- — Gary Dixon 2026-02-25 14:01:38
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Bureau of Land Management: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2025-11-14 05:00:00
- Overview of FY2026 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS)
- 2025-11-17 05:00:00
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: Overview of FY2026 Appropriations
- 2025-11-19 05:00:00
- Trade-Related Agencies: FY2026 Appropriations, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS)
- 2025-11-19 05:00:00
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2025-11-25 05:00:00
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations for FY2026
- 2025-12-01 05:00:00
- FY2026 Military Construction Appropriations: A Summary
- 2025-12-08 05:00:00
TechCrunch
- The White House wants AI companies to cover rate hikes. Most have already said they would.
- Many of hyperscalers have already made public commitments in to cover electricity cost increases.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-02-25 20:42:14
- US cybersecurity agency CISA reportedly in dire shape amid Trump cuts and layoffs
- Under the first year of the Trump administration, the U.S. cyber agency CISA has faced cuts, layoffs, and furloughs, as bipartisan lawmakers and cybersecurity industry sources say the agency is unp...
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-02-25 20:26:57
- Welcome to the post-hype crypto market
- Crypto is creeping back into the startup conversation, but at ETHDenver last week, the buzz was as much about Washington as it was about tokens. Policy shifts are rippling through the market as ...
- — Theresa Loconsolo 2026-02-25 20:22:11
- Alphabet-owned robotics software company Intrinsic joins Google
- Nearly five years after graduating into an independent Alphabet company, Intrinsic is moving under Google's domain.
- — Rebecca Szkutak 2026-02-25 20:00:00
- Snapchat announces ‘The Snappys,’ its first-ever creator awards show
- Snapchat is the latest social media platform to launch awards for creators, joining TikTok and Instagram.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-02-25 19:54:18
- An accountant won a big jackpot on Kalshi by betting against DOGE
- A tax accountant saw Elon Musk fans bidding up a Kalshi prediction market and saw a sure bet to make easy money.
- — Julie Bort 2026-02-25 19:36:03
- Inside the story of the US defense contractor who leaked hacking tools to Russia
- The former boss of a U.S. hacking tools maker was jailed for selling highly sensitive software exploits to a Russian broker. This is how we first learned of his arrest, reported the story, and some...
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-02-25 19:30:47
Space.com
- 'Invincible' Season 4: Release date, plot, and everything we know
- 'We stick together. That's how we win this.'
- — Jeff Spry 2026-02-25 18:25:00
- NASA reveals the astronaut who required 1st medical evacuation from the International Space Station
- NASA has shed more light on last month's early end to SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station, at the request of the astronaut who experienced the medical issue that caused thei...
- — Josh Dinner 2026-02-25 18:36:49
- What to expect during each phase of the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3
- The blood moon phase will be visible across swathes of North America before dawn on March 3.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-02-25 17:34:19
- Looking to save credits on a Lego Star Wars deal? Get one of the lowest prices we've ever seen on the 654-piece Tantive IV Starship set
- Save almost 40% on the Lego Star Wars Tantive IV set, a buildable replica of the iconic ship from where the franchise started in 'A New Hope'.
- — Alexander Cox 2026-02-25 17:12:57
- Which camera brand is best for astrophotography? A breakdown of each major system
- Discover the best camera system for you and your astrophotography with our comprehensive guide covering the major brands.
- — James Abbott 2026-02-25 16:41:44
- Rocket Lab scrubs planned Feb. 25 launch of hypersonic scramjet vehicle for the US military
- Rocket Lab scrubbed the planned Feb. 25 launch of its HASTE suborbital rocket, which will send a scramjet-powered hypersonic vehicle up for the U.S. military. No new target date has been announced.
- — Mike Wall 2026-02-25 20:17:22
- Spacecraft, stars and city lights | Space photo of the day Feb. 25, 2026
- Cities far below the International Space Station and stars far in the cosmic distance create ghostly trails of light in a long-exposure photograph from NASA astronaut Chris Williams.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-02-25 15:13:30