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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 Air Force flight to Antarctica turns back after Russian hazardous space activity warning
- A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III taking off from Christchurch, New Zealand, returned after receiving a “potentially hazardous” space activity notice.
- — Cristina Stassis 2026-08-20 19:10:05
- US approves possible $4.5 billion sale of KC-46As, equipment to Qatar
- The U.S. Department of State approved a possible $4.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for up to four KC-46As and related equipment.
- — Cristina Stassis 2026-08-20 16:36:23
- Switzerland seeks additional $1.2 billion for air defense in 2026 budget
- Switzerland's envisioned plus-up for air defense comes amid a heightened threat situation and long delivery times for defense equipment, officials said.
- — Rudy Ruitenberg 2026-08-20 12:20:03
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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
- Portal Space Plans First Launch Of Transorbital Supernova Spacecraft In 2028
- Portal Space Systems on Thursday said it has contacted with SpaceX [SPCX] to launch the company’s Supernova spacecraft in mid-2028, which will feature Portal’s FLARE solar thermal power propuls...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-20 19:21:18
- Space Force PAE For Infrastructure Completing Move To Colorado Springs
- U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for infrastructure–a $4 billion contracting hub for SSC–is completing a move from Los Angeles ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-20 17:20:56
- ThinKom Nabs Army Award To Begin Testing Prototype High-Power Microwave For Countering Drones
- ThinKom this week said the Army has awarded it a potential $46 million contract to deliver up to four prototype fire-on-the-move counter-drone high-power microwave (HPM) systems for field testing b...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-20 16:45:19
- Castelion Raises $1 Billion To Produce Hypersonic Weapon Sooner, Develop New Weapons
- Hypersonic weapons developer Castelion Wednesday night said it has raised $1 billion in a new funding round to accelerate production of its Blackbeard hypersonic weapon and develop new, longer-rang...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-20 13:34:55
- DoD Declined To Brief CBO On Golden Dome
- The Defense Department’s Golden Dome office has declined repeated briefing requests from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on what the Pentagon is planning to build while the head of that [&#...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-19 21:55:50
- REGENT Demonstrated Autonomous Seaglider At Navy Drone Event
- Rhode Island-based seaglider developer REGENT on Tuesday said it successfully demonstrated its Squire seaglider drone over almost two weeks at the Navy’s Silent Swarm experimentation event last m...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-19 21:10:27
- Air Force Interested In New, Lower-Cost Aerial Targets
- The Air Force is looking into new aerial targets that have lower costs than the more than $1 million Kratos Defense [KTOS] BQM-167A and the Boeing [BA] QF-16, a retired […]<img width="1208" h...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-19 20:55:43
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Hawley brings intel to security team
- Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo. ) has added a veteran intelligence and foreign policy hand to his national security team. Everett Price is now Hawley's national security adviser after most recently servin...
- 2026-08-06 19:45:20
WSJ Op-eds
- What ObamaCare Was Meant to Accomplish
- The real objective was the establishment of national health insurance through the backdoor.
- 2026-08-20 20:00:00
- Why Get Three MMR Vaccines Instead of One?
- Dravet syndrome is relatively rare.
- 2026-08-20 20:00:00
- How the Fed Can Make Capital Countercyclical
- The remedy isn’t another emergency facility. It is the discipline to build margin while the sun is out.
- 2026-08-20 19:59:00
- Who’s Teaching Capitalism?
- Too many well-intended faculty members are ill equipped to prepare their students for capitalism.
- 2026-08-20 19:58:00
- Stop Delaying SNAP Reform
- Congress should strengthen the cost-sharing requirement, not further delay its implementation.
- 2026-08-20 19:58:00
- Americans Are Getting Caught in the Safety Net
- The 1996 welfare reform helped move people from dependency to work. We need to do that again.
- — Paul Ryan 2026-08-20 16:03:00
- New York Isn’t the Same for Jews
- The term ‘hate crime’ didn’t exist when I was growing up in Queens in the 1970s.
- — Tevi Troy 2026-08-20 16:02:00
The Diplomat
- Why the World’s Hedging Responses to China’s Rare Earth Dominance Have Failed
- At the heart of the global effort to diversify away from Chinese supply of critical minerals is the tension between friendshoring and strategic autonomy.
- — Tobias Burgers and Hoang Trung Vu 2026-08-20 16:24:00
- After 9 Years, China Is Reopening Its Borders To Recycled Plastic
- Now Beijing needs to build domestic demand for recycled materials – and global rules for the trade.
- — Justin Robertson and Douglas Woodring 2026-08-20 15:26:00
- Dhaka’s Balancing Act: Post-election Bangladesh Between India, China, and the US
- Dr. Smruti S. Pattanaik joins host Tushar Shetty to examine Bangladesh six months after its first post-uprising election.
- — Tushar Shetty 2026-08-20 14:13:00
- North Korea Dismisses Trump’s Recent Overtures to Kim Jong Un
- Days after U.S. President Donald Trump showed his interest in meeting with the leader of North Korea, Pyongyang responded by launching short-range ballistic missiles and publishing a harsh statement.
- — Mitch Shin 2026-08-20 13:49:00
- Dr. Moses Haregewoyn and the Operational Case for a Different Kind of Global Health Leadership
- Filling a gap in global health governance
- — Mae Cornes 2026-08-20 06:27:00
- Can Japan Become Indonesia’s Principal Partner in Asia?
- Jakarta is seeking partnerships that can strengthen its security and economy while respecting its non-aligned foreign policy.
- — Hugh Harsono 2026-08-20 04:10:00
- China Praises Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim For Supportive Comments on Taiwan
- The Malaysian leader's remarks also prompted a rebuke from Taipei, which said that they "could negatively impact Taiwanese businesses’ confidence in investing in Malaysia.”
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-08-20 01:19:00
European Security & Defence
- Multi-role Damen Stan Patrol 5009 enters service
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Multi-role-Damen-Stan-Patrol-5009-enters-service-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Mul...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-20 19:00:05
- Movotrak CTU: Greater reach and flexibility for industrial automation
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/01-Rodriguez-Movotrak-CTU-Application_rgb-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Movotr...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-20 18:30:11
- Israel’s New Precision Bombs Modeled After JDAM
- <img width="300" height="195" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Falcon_JDAM_US-Air-Force-300x195.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A JDAM under the left wing ...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-08-20 09:04:29
- Investigating Advanced Tactical Fighter Options
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/01_EDS-advanced-tactical-fighters-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Investigatin...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-20 08:57:17
- Kongsberg to deliver PROTECTOR RS4 to Canada
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Kongsberg-to-deliver-PROTECTOR-RS4-to-Canada-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-20 08:03:34
- Russia Might Test NATO: Strategic Concerns in the Nordic Area
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Arctic-Century-1-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A Luftwaffe Typhoon, a Royal ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-20 05:00:01
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Hegseth can’t persuade Republicans to back his big budget
- Senators are leaving town no closer to enacting the crown jewel of the Defense secretary’s agenda.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Mark Satter 2026-08-10 08:45:00
CGTN-China politics
- Xi's key quotes on economic and social development of Macao SAR
- Xi's key quotes on economic and social development of Macao SAR
- 2026-08-18 14:55:12
- Chinese FM urges to enhance strategic partnership with S. Korea
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that he hopes South Korea will firmly pursue a friendly policy toward China and take the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relati...
- 2026-08-20 08:43:38
- China-Iran 55 years: From ancient Silk Road to modern partnership
- For millennia, Chinese and Iranian civilizations have met and interacted along this ancient route, leaving a rich legacy of people-to-people exchanges, cultural exchanges and intellectual encounters.
- 2026-08-16 09:44:12
- China slams Philippine defense secretary's claims on Chinese workers
- The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has slammed Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.'s claims on Chinese workers at a steel plant in the Philippines, saying China firmly opposes any...
- 2026-08-16 09:22:31
- Yemeni govt forces launch 181 operations against Houthis in 24 hours
- Yemeni government forces said Sunday they had launched 181 military operations against targets in Houthi-held areas over the past 24 hours, marking a sharp escalation in fighting between the two si...
- 2026-08-16 14:16:48
- Mainland to promote peaceful cross-Strait relations: official
- A senior Chinese mainland official said on Thursday that the mainland will firmly promote the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait and integrated cross-Strait development.
- 2026-08-20 11:54:14
- 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
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Do I hear $100? Navios Maritime shares strike five-year high but one big caveat persists
- — Joe Brady 2026-08-20 19:48:51
- US-listed Star Bulk is delivering cargoes to Iran, and it’s completely legal
- Shipowner’s vessels have been making regular deliveries of grain to Iranian ports during the war
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-08-20 16:56:28
- Hormuz shipping death toll rises as seafarer confirmed killed on Malaysian bulker
- Second engineer reported killed after attack in Strait of Hormuz
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-08-20 16:35:43
- Viking Holdings exercises options for two new cruise ships at Fincantieri
- Order comes after better-than-expected earnings report
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-08-20 15:42:04
- LNG rates slump to eight-month lows as tonnage builds
- Gloomy mood swirls for rest of this year and into 2027
- — Lucy Hine 2026-08-20 13:55:13
- How Saverys and CMB.Tech are taming the lions of Wall Street
- This week’s Streetwise takes a look at the comeback of a ‘green’ platform and one investor who profited handsomely
- — Joe Brady 2026-08-20 13:32:11
- Equinor to supply Norwegian bunker operation with ammonia
- Azane Fuel Solutions strikes deal with oil major for green marine fuel
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-20 13:15:23
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- 2026-05-28 04:00:00
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- 2026-06-03 04:00:00
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TechCrunch
- Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure
- A hacker pretending to work for a leading cryptocurrency news website targeted several cybersecurity professionals using Google Docs as a way to deliver malware.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-08-20 20:00:00
- Mark buys a castle
- Mark Zuckerberg just bought a cozy abode somewhat close to Meta’s international headquarters in Ireland.
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-08-20 19:55:40
- Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses
- Google is giving publishers a new button that lets readers make them a preferred source across Search, Discover, and Google News, potentially boosting their traffic as AI search sends fewer clicks ...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-08-20 19:18:21
- Runlayer, Rippling drop lawsuits — but the brouhaha is still a cautionary tale for founders
- Runlayer and Rippling have dropped their lawsuits. No money was paid. Rippling celebrated by releasing a competing product.
- — Julie Bort 2026-08-20 19:15:05
- Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles
- Founded in 2022, Castelion set out to manufacture hypersonic weapon systems at a lower cost and at faster speeds than traditional defense primes.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-08-20 19:01:41
- Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule
- Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-08-20 18:20:35
- Grok keeps sending gibberish responses to users
- Affected users told TechCrunch they were using Grok Lite, and noticed the issues as early as Wednesday morning.
- — Russell Brandom 2026-08-20 17:32:16
Space.com
- Microbes from Earth may survive on the moon, scientists find
- "Even a bootprint or a rover's tread may create a habitable area."
- — Charles Q. Choi 2026-08-20 20:00:00
- 'Wet Hot American Summer': The raunchy 2000s teen movie that was actually about a space station falling to Earth
- Reminiscing about the summer camp Skylab disaster movie on its 25th anniversary.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-08-20 19:00:00
- A weather satellite 22,000 miles above Earth saved my 2026 total solar eclipse cruise on the Mediterranean Sea
- Joe Rao took to sea aboard the cruise ship Le Boréal to watch the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's what it was like.
- — Joe Rao 2026-08-20 18:00:00
- Ludicrous, nonsensical, an affront to canon — 'Strange New Worlds'' puppet episode is an instant classic
- It could have been a disaster, but "Star Trek"'s collaboration with the Jim Henson Company is a hilarious masterpiece
- — Richard Edwards 2026-08-20 18:33:08
- Mars Express orbiter captures detailed new video of the crater where Mark Watney was stranded in 'The Martian'
- Europe's Mars Express orbiter has captured stunning telemetry to create a new flyover visualization of the Red Planet's Southern Highlands and Schiaparelli Crater in magnificent detail.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-08-20 18:33:08
- Try not to be hypnotized by the 'Eye of Africa' | Space photo of the day for Aug. 20, 2026
- This geologic feature has been mesmerizing astronauts since 1965.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-08-20 14:00:00
- On this day in space! Aug. 20, 1977: Voyager 2 launches to the outer planets
- On this day in space! Aug. 20, 1977: NASA launched the Voyager 2 spacecraft on a mission to explore the outer planets.
- — Hanneke Weitering 2026-08-20 15:21:23