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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
- Pentagon, Boeing agree to triple PAC-3 seeker production
- The contract framework, which will be spread across seven years, will match Lockheed Martin’s push to surge production on the PAC-3 MSE all-up round.
- — J.D. Simkins 2026-04-01 15:23:48
- ‘Infrastructure is the weapon’: Inside the race to build portable interceptor factories
- As the Iran war drives global demand for interceptor drones, defense startups are betting they can fit a production line into a shipping container.
- — Katie Livingstone 2026-04-01 13:50:03
- Ukraine claims near-90% air-defense success in March as attacks increase
- “The frequency of attacks is increasing but air defense performance is improving,” the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense said.
- — Rudy Ruitenberg 2026-04-01 12:46:48
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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
- Meink And Duffey Determining Path Forward For GPS Ground System
- Pentagon leaders, including Defense Department acquisition chief Michael Duffey, are weighing options for the future GPS ground system–options that include a cancellation of the GPS Next Gene...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-04-01 17:44:07
- Godspeed Capital Acquires Airborne Networking Company GALT Aerospace
- The private equity firm Godspeed Capital Management on Wednesday said it has acquired airborne networking and multi-domain command, control and communications technology company GALT Aerospace, mak...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-01 17:38:52
- Vantor Nabs Small Luno B Award To Provide Government Agencies Imagery Of Space Objects
- Satellite imagery and analytics provider Vantor on Wednesday said it won a $2.3 million task order under the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) Luno B program to supply the agency an...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-01 12:59:25
- SpaceX Awarded Task Order For SDA-4 Mission
- SpaceX has received a more than $178 million task order from U.S. Space Force’s Systems Command (SSC) for two National Security Space Launch Phase 3, Lane 1 launches from Cape […]<img w...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-04-01 12:05:15
- Caudle Sees Frustration In Navy MUSV Changes, Previews Containerization Plan
- The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on Tuesday acknowledged industry’s frustration with changing Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) plans after the latest switch from the Modular Attack Surfac...
- — Rich Abott 2026-03-31 21:48:08
- Hanwha Plans Alabama Site To Support U.S. Production Of K9MH Howitzer It’s Offering To U.S. Army
- South Korea’s Hanwha on Tuesday confirmed it will offer its K9 Mobile Howitzer (K9MH) for the Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon competition and is planning to establish a new site in […]<...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-31 21:26:19
- Navy Issues RFP For T-45 Trainer Aircraft Replacement
- The Navy issued its final Request for Proposals (RFP) on March 26 for its Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) that aims to succeed the current T-45 Goshawk trainer aircraft. The […]<img ...
- — Rich Abott 2026-03-31 20:50:06
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- “All in” on lobbying: sportsbooks ramp up spending
- As millions of Americans placed bets on sporting events in the past year, sportsbook firms placed their bets on Capitol Hill. The rise of online sports betting platforms has pushed the activity int...
- 2026-03-30 17:35:17
- Fulcher bolsters staff with USDA hire
- A veteran staffer is returning to Capitol Hill after more than a decade away. Bob Bolster has joined Rep. Russ Fulcher's (R-Idaho) staff as legislative director after serving as branch chief of le...
- 2026-03-27 18:51:50
- House bonuses trend down in 2025
- Fourth-quarter bonuses among House staff in 2025 trailed those of 2024, with fewer large increases and more offices reporting pay declines. This decline comes on the heels of the longest government...
- 2026-03-23 17:35:34
- Former Rep. Greene's legislative director moves to DHS
- The former legislative director to then-Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga. ) has joined the U. S. Department of Homeland Security. Anna Kenna has been named deputy chief of staff in the U. S. De...
- 2026-03-20 19:40:10
- Security spending tops $1.3M in 2025
- House members spent about $1. 31 million on security services through their Member Representational Allowances in 2025, with 228 members reporting at least one expense. While spending was widesprea...
- 2026-03-18 20:39:16
WSJ Op-eds
- Hormuz, Shmormuz
- The U.S. needs to define its goals and let other problems take care of themselves.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-03-31 20:39:00
- The Tragic Tale of Tiger Woods
- Sports heroes face inner demons as the rest of us do but sometimes have to deal with them publicly.
- — Jason L. Riley 2026-03-31 20:36:00
- America Faces Tough Choices in Iran
- Even taking Kharg Island will require significant forces and a wider air operation.
- — William A. Galston 2026-03-31 16:07:00
- Birthright Citizenship Hits the Supreme Court
- Trump’s order to exclude the children of illegal immigrants is legal revisionism.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-31 21:49:00
- China Keeps Trying to Punish Tokyo
- Trump can help an ally by stopping in Tokyo on his way to Beijing.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-31 21:46:00
- Trump and the Hormuz Stakes
- The U.S. won’t escape damage if the Strait remains largely closed.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-31 21:46:00
- The Courts Should Treat Social Media Like Cigarettes
- These apps knowingly promote harmful addiction in minors. Tech companies should be held accountable.
- — Mark Weinstein 2026-04-01 16:40:00
The Diplomat
- The Kyrgyzneftegaz Case: Shairbek Tashiev Arrested
- Shairbek, who resigned from parliament last month, had previously been questioned as a “witness" in the Kyrgyzneftgas case.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-04-01 15:02:00
- The Graveyard of Rohingya Diplomacy: Is Bangladesh Stuck in an ‘Exhaustion Trap’?
- For almost a decade now, the gap between official progress and political reality has stalled Rohingya diplomacy.
- — Helal Mohiuddin 2026-04-01 14:59:00
- Cobalt, Congo, and China: Battery Power as Political Power
- Insights from Nicholas Niarchos.
- — Mercy A. Kuo 2026-04-01 13:47:00
- How Will South Korea Respond to the Iran-US Conflict?
- Amid U.S. requests for naval involvement in the Strait of Hormuz, Seoul has three options: leveraging, minimizing, or compensating.
- — Jong Eun Lee 2026-04-01 13:23:00
- Iran War Opens New Markets for Kazakhstan
- With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, Bangladesh is in a dire strait of its own and looking far afield for new energy partners, like Kazakhstan.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-04-01 13:24:00
- Between Cooperation and Control: China’s Expanding Role in Central America
- The key question is not whether China is “exporting authoritarianism,” but how its cooperation mechanisms interact with domestic dynamics already moving in that direction.
- — César Eduardo Santos 2026-04-01 12:36:00
- Aijan Sharshenova on the Japarov-Tashiev Political Divorce in Kyrgyzstan
- Put one way, the Japarov-Tashiev split is a “political divorce… involving high stakes, such as significant assets, complex business structures, or intense custody battles.”
- — Catherine Putz 2026-04-01 12:30:00
European Security & Defence
- Deliveries on Schedule: Quantum Frontline Industries sends first batch of drones to Ukraine
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/QFI_Press_Selection_2026_04_01-2-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Bernd Ste...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-01 14:02:11
- ST Engineering Secures ADSB Sub-Contract for Kuwait’s New Missile Gun Boat Fleet
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/st-logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: ST Engineering]" style="display: blo...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-01 13:45:33
- Insitu Awarded $8.6 Million Services Contract by Canada Armed Forces to Support Long-Endurance CU-172 (Integrator) UAS Fleet
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/insitu-news-april-26-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-01 13:17:54
- Hybrid Communications and NATO’s Imperative for Innovation on the Eastern Flank
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NATO-and-hybid-comms-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="NATO and Hybrid Comms. [P...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-31 22:00:36
- ASELSAN Elevated Space-Based IoT Capability with LUNA-2
- <img width="229" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LUNA2-229x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © ASELSAN A.Ş.]" style="display: bloc...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-31 10:55:58
- HENSOLDT opens an innovation hub in Ukraine
- <img width="300" height="205" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260331_Ukraine_Innovationszentrum_TRML4D-300x205.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo HENS...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-31 09:19:48
Politico Defense feed
- Isaacman aims to reinvigorate NASA’s image, starting with the moon
- The space agency is preparing to launch its highest-stakes mission in decades, carrying astronauts deeper into space than ever before.
- — By Audrey Decker 2026-04-01 09:55:00
- Trump says he expects US to leave Iran in ‘2 or 3 weeks’
- The president will address the nation Wednesday evening on the war.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-03-31 23:36:16
- US officials tell allies Iran war could delay Ukraine weapons shipments
- The warning comes as the U.S. burns through air defense interceptors and other weapons in its military campaign against Tehran.
- — By Jack Detsch and Victor Jack 2026-03-27 15:16:29
- ‘I have no idea what they are trying to do’: Allies say Trump sends mixed signals on Iran
- The administration’s mixed messaging has spooked U.S. partners and allies fearful of worsening economic fallout if the president intensifies the war on Iran
- — By Felicia Schwartz, Phelim Kine and Nahal Toosi 2026-03-26 23:11:32
- Allies and Congress are about to lose a key window into US military plans
- The Pentagon’s decision not to release a Global Posture Review follows the go-it-alone pattern of the Trump administration.
- — By Paul McLeary, Leo Shane III and Chris Lunday 2026-03-25 22:15:00
- Top Republican attacks Pentagon for not providing details on Iran
- The House Armed Services Committee chair said the department owes lawmakers more information about the administration’s plans for U.S. troops in the Middle East.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-03-25 18:32:16
- Republicans reject limits on Iran war, despite deepening conflict
- This was the third test of GOP support for the president's actions, even as oil prices have shot up and the American public appears increasingly disenchanted with the war.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-03-25 00:01:54
CGTN-China politics
- Pentagon chief says coming days 'decisive' for war with Iran
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the coming days of the US-Israeli war with Iran "will be decisive," while admitting that Iran retains the ability to retaliate after suffering se...
- 2026-03-31 12:04:42
- HKSAR government slams UK's untruthful report on Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Friday strongly condemned the untruthful remarks, slanders and smears against the HKSAR in the so-called six-monthly report release...
- 2026-03-28 03:15:13
- Zhao Leji reiterates commitment to opening up, shared development
- China adheres to the basic state policy of opening up and welcomes enterprises from all countries to continue investing in China and share the opportunities brought about by China's high-quality de...
- 2026-03-27 09:31:39
- Chinese, Pakistani FMs agree to push for ceasefire in Iran conflict
- Chinese, Pakistani FMs agree to push for ceasefire in Iran conflict
- 2026-03-27 13:29:13
- SDF officer's intrusion into Chinese embassy 'regrettable': Japan's DM
- Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Friday it was deeply regrettable that a Self-Defense Forces officer, who should be complying with the law and maintaining discipline, had been arreste...
- 2026-03-27 08:33:41
- China firmly opposes US Section 301 probes, says commerce ministry
- A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to recent US Section 301 investigations targeting multiple economies including Ch...
- 2026-03-27 09:26:40
- Pakistan vows peace support ahead of quadrilateral meeting on Iran
- Pakistan on Saturday vowed continued support for efforts to restore regional peace and stability, ahead of a two-day quadrilateral foreign ministers' meeting scheduled to commence on Sunday in the ...
- 2026-03-29 06:41:07
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- What happens to shipping after the Iran war ends?
- Brokers and analysts look ahead as short-term reactions to conflict threaten to become ingrained
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-01 15:24:53
- Rebel shareholder wins latest round in battle against Euronav-Fredriksen VLCC deal
- FourWorld Capital keeps legal bid on track in Belgian court in long-running dispute
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-01 14:49:52
- Emirates shrugs off Gulf war as sub-let boxship fixed at $65,000 per day
- Container charter market holds up despite Middle East Gulf disruption
- — Ian Lewis 2026-04-01 13:43:44
- JP Morgan linked to VLGC newbuilding duo at Samsung Heavy Industries
- Contract prices 2029-delivering vessels at around $113m each
- — Karen Ng 2026-04-01 13:41:00
- Alternative fuels uptake for newbuildings slows to a crawl in March
- First-quarter figures also reflect drop-off, with numbers down 37% year on year
- — Lucy Hine 2026-04-01 13:34:48
- Full scale of Strait of Hormuz traffic slump revealed after month of war
- Chokepoint traffic remains depressed despite US efforts to paint a rosier picture of global trade
- — Paul Peachey,Harry Papachristou 2026-04-01 13:09:03
- Iran carrying out ‘global economic extortion’, says Adnoc boss
- Oil group’s CEO says the world must act together to protect the free flow of energy
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-01 12:52:04
EveryCRS Appropriations
- DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Appropriations, FY2026
- 2026-01-29 05:00:00
- Bureau of Reclamation: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-02-02 05:00:00
- Congressional Rules Pertaining to Changes in Mandatory Program Spending in Appropriations Bills (CHIMPs)
- 2026-02-03 05:00:00
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-06 05:00:00
- Defense Primer: Defense Appropriations Process
- 2026-02-11 05:00:00
- Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-17 05:00:00
- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-23 05:00:00
TechCrunch
- Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity
- Cameo launched a new TikTok integration that allows U.S. creators to offer personalized videos through the app.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-04-01 17:11:20
- WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app made by government spyware maker
- The Meta-owned company said it identified around 200 users who were tricked into installing a fake version of WhatsApp that was actually Italian-made spyware.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-04-01 16:34:10
- Cognichip wants AI to design the chips that power AI, and just raised $60M to try
- The firm says it can reduce the cost of chip development by more than 75% and cut the timeline by more than half.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-04-01 16:00:00
- SpaceX files confidentially for IPO in mega listing potentially valued at $1.75 trillion, report says
- The company has also lined up an unusually large number of 21 banks to manage the mega IPO, internally codenamed “Project Apex."
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-04-01 15:46:43
- Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take ‘several weeks’ to recover
- The American toy-making giant noted that it was continuing to "implement measures to secure its business operations," suggesting that the hackers may still be in the company's systems.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-04-01 14:50:32
- Less than a month: StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together
- StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together on April 30. Space is limited. Register here for your pass.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-04-01 14:00:00
- Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts
- The company struggled with quality issues when Gravity production started last year, and the new recall shows it's not out of the woods yet.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-04-01 13:40:23
Space.com
- What do scientists hope to learn from NASA's historic Artemis 2 moon flyby?
- Here's what's on the experiment roster for the Artemis 2 moon mission.
- — Sharmila Kuthunur 2026-04-01 17:00:00
- NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch may be visible from Florida and southern Georgia today. Here's when to look
- Here's where you need to be to see the Artemis 2 moon rocket launch with your own eyes.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-04-01 16:00:00
- Watch Artemis 2 fly through space in real time with this telescope livestream
- A Virtual Telescope Project livestream aims to track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft after launch — here's how to watch it as it travels through space.
- — Robert Lea 2026-04-01 15:00:00
- April's full 'Pink Moon' rises tonight — just as NASA readies its Artemis 2 moon mission
- The "Pink Moon" will rise on the same day Artemis 2 is due to launch a crew of 4 to lunar space.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-04-01 13:00:00
- Satellite spies SpaceX Starlink before it breaks apart | Space photo of the day for April 1, 2026
- SpaceX Starlink spacecraft was seen prior to breaking up in orbit by a satellite.
- — Robert Lea 2026-04-01 13:02:21
- Saturn's magnetic field is curiously warped, and one of its moons may be to blame
- "A better understanding of Saturn’s environment is especially urgent now as plans for our return to Saturn and its moon Enceladus start to be developed."
- — Robert Lea 2026-04-01 12:00:00
- NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today, the 1st crewed lunar flight since 1972
- NASA plans to make history today (April 1) with the launch of Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.
- — Mike Wall 2026-04-01 13:58:54