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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
- Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold
- More than 100,000 Yemeni troops could be mobilized in the offensive, depending on the scale, officials said.
- — Timour Azhari and Mubasher Bukhari, Reuters 2026-10-02 19:00:24
- Ukraine war fatigue fuels defense-spending downgrade plan in Italy
- Italian military planners risk losing out on billions in funding as government and opposition parties seek to cut defense spending and Ukraine support.
- — Tom Kington 2026-10-02 15:29:29
- Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defenses against China
- The first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays.
- — Ann Wang, Reuters 2026-10-02 14:15:53
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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
- Pentagon Partners With In-Q-Tel On Rapid ‘Technology Scouting’ For Critical Priorities
- The Pentagon announced on Friday it’s officially partnering with the CIA-backed In-Q-Tel (IQT) venture capital non-profit for “technology scouting” to support rapid development of promising c...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-10-02 21:16:33
- Hegseth Moves To Speed C-UAS Use In The Homeland, Expands JIATF’s Roles
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week directed his department to lower barriers to fielding counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) speeding approval processes. As part of the goal to accelera...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-10-02 21:14:31
- Northrop Grumman’s First Plane Of Transport Layer Satellites Set For Monday Launch
- The Space Development Agency (SDA) early Monday morning plans to launch the first half of Northrop Grumman’s [NOC] 42 satellites that make up part of the data transport layer for […]<img wi...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-10-02 21:11:32
- Defense Watch: Possible MUSV Lease, CBO and Golden Dome, X-BAT Sites
- Navy Could Lease MUSVs. Christopher Miller, Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager (DRPM) for Robotic and Autonomous Systems, told reporters on Sept. 29 that given many of the companies competing for t...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-10-02 18:57:12
- NROL-97 Mission Features First Agency Use of Falcon Heavy Rocket
- Late Thursday, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and System Delta 80 under the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command launched the NROL-97 mission, which the agency said marked its f...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-10-02 17:23:37
- Skillman Nominated As VCNO, Mahan Moved From Acting Navy Acquisition Chief To Temporary Under Secretary
- Vice Adm. Brad Skillman was nominated by the Trump administration to become the next Vice Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on Sept 29 on the same day acting Secretary of […]<img width="1707" h...
- — Rich Abott 2026-10-02 08:51:07
- Navy Awards RTX $24.4 Billion Contract To Accelerate SM-6 Production
- The Defense Department on Thursday announced a new five-year $24.4 billion Navy award to RTX’s [RTX] Raytheon business unit to accelerate production of the ship-based Standard Missile (SM)-6 anti...
- — Rich Abott 2026-10-01 22:03:24
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Cornyn aide makes an explosive move
- A defense policy aide to Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has left Capitol Hill for an explosives manufacturer. Brett Bauman joined Critical Materials Group in September as government relations manager....
- 2026-10-01 19:52:41
- Midterm mentions surge in congressional releases
- Lawmakers are talking midterms at a pace far exceeding recent midterm election cycles. Just weeks ahead of Election Day, members of Congress appear to be ramping up their midterm-related messaging,...
- 2026-09-28 18:35:18
- Free expression advocate finds a voice with Wyden
- Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore. ) has hired a policy adviser from the nonprofit sector. Becca Branum has joined Wyden's office after serving as deputy director of the Center for Democracy & Technology'...
- 2026-09-23 19:22:05
- State lawmaker departures rise in 2026
- State lawmakers have left office early in greater numbers this election cycle, with more departing for other political opportunities. LegiStorm data shows 315 state legislators left office between ...
- 2026-09-21 18:19:15
- MITRE specialist engineers a return to the Hill
- A former government relations specialist has gone from tracking Congress to working within it. Kate Lovas has joined Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz. ) as a senior legislative assistant after working as...
- 2026-09-17 19:31:28
WSJ Op-eds
- WSJ Opinion: A Question for Young Radicals: Have You Tried Moderation?
- Unruly Republic: As totalizing ideologies on the left and right gain credence approaching the midterms, Aurelian Craiutu, a professor of political science at Indiana University, recommends returnin...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-10-02 23:12:00
- When Blue States Chase Away Their Billionaires
- Don’t politicians understand that the money leaves, too?
- — James Freeman 2026-10-02 21:48:00
- A Big Moment for Federalism at the Supreme Court
- Boulder’s climate lawsuit would return the U.S. to the era of the Articles of Confederation.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-10-02 21:39:00
- A Burst of New Workers in September
- The labor force grew by 485,000, and most of those found work.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-10-02 21:39:00
- Pete Hegseth Says ‘No Beardos, No Weirdos’ / Donald Trump’s AI Safety Accord
- The Defense Secretary's speech to the troops includes a welcome focus on drone warfare, but he also picks cultural fights that drown out his larger message. Plus, Donald Trump gathers tech leaders ...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-10-02 21:38:00
- The Chill of Collectivism, Mamdani-Style
- A judge says the rollout of his pied-a-terre tax violated due process.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-10-02 21:38:00
- Don Jr.’s Star Turn Is Coming
- The Trump family businesses will be in the spotlight on Capitol Hill for the next two years.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-10-02 21:36:00
The Diplomat
- Taiwan’s New F-16s: Why They Still Matter
- The Republic of China Air Force waited 20 years for these aircraft. What are they for?
- — Rowan Allport 2026-10-02 13:10:00
- India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar Openly Calls Out the US
- Previously, India sorted out its differences with friendly nations quietly. Last week, it aired its grievance with Washington publicly.
- — Sudha Ramachandran 2026-10-02 10:39:00
- Concerns About ‘WWII Allies’ at US-China Summit
- How China is weaponizing WWII history
- — KAWASHIMA Shin 2026-10-02 11:50:00
- Philippines Rejects Chinese Claim to ‘Sovereign Rights’ Over Waters Around Batanes
- The Chinese activities around the Philippines' northernmost province represent the opening of a new front in the maritime struggle between the two nations.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-10-02 05:10:00
- Indonesia Needs to Do More to Tackle the Region’s Transboundary Haze Problem
- Under Prabowo Subianto, leadership on the issue has been lacking – and tens of millions are suffering as a result.
- — Edmund Lim 2026-10-02 05:33:00
- A Tajik Bank Shuts Side Door for Russian Cardholders
- Humo Bank's ultimatum to its Russian clients shows how Western sanctions can shape Tajikistan's banking sector.
- — Kulobiddin Norov 2026-10-01 17:10:00
- Trouble in Shangri-La? Why Bruneians Are Going to Australia for Illegal Migrant Work
- Unemployed Bruneians are using Australian tourist visas to work as fruit pickers.
- — Asif Ullah Khan 2026-10-01 18:18:00
European Security & Defence
- Naval Group holds the steel-cutting ceremony of the first FDI frigate for the Royal Swedish Navy
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/011026-Lorient-DecoupeToleFregateSuede-21-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="(Copyright...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-02 09:44:43
- Elbit Opens Drone Factory in Serbia
- <img width="300" height="199" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SKY-STRIKER-002-300x199.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Elbit Opens Drone Factory in Serbia....
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-02 08:45:29
- Axon Vision Completes Successful ForceField C-UAS Live-Fire Demonstration
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Axon-Vision-ForceField-CUAS-solution-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Axon Vision Com...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-02 06:59:40
- DroneShield Launches Mission Ready Services
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DroneShield-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="CUAS Foundations Course accessible...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-01 10:56:19
- GSIS 2026: Where Europe’s Future Security Capabilities Are Shaped
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GSIS25_01_3000x2000px-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="(Photo © Hamburg Messe ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-01 08:08:05
- U.S. Navy Evaluates SeaGuardian(r) UAS at Whidbey Island
- <img width="300" height="158" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Us-navy-evaluates-seaguardian-300x158.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="U.S. Navy Evaluates Se...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-01 07:18:59
Politico Defense feed
- Musk-led war commission triggers alarms in Pentagon
- Two of the Defense Department’s biggest contractors will help lead a project that could directly benefit them.
- — By Jack Detsch, Audrey Decker and Mark Satter 2026-10-02 18:48:41
- Hegseth vows to shrink the Pentagon — and then announces plans to grow it
- The Defense secretary announced several major initiatives that appear to contradict his efforts to cut the department’s bloat.
- — By Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-09-30 22:09:55
- Pentagon excludes key allies from NATO meeting
- Some of Europe’s biggest defense spenders — and U.S. allies — were not invited to a Pentagon-led meeting to discuss the alliance.
- — By Paul McLeary, Stefanie Bolzen and Jack Detsch 2026-09-30 20:24:18
- GOP holds the line on Iran despite growing midterm rift with Trump
- Senate Republicans barely defeated an effort to halt the conflict even as GOP candidates in battleground states turn against the war.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-09-24 19:11:50
- US and Poland near deal for American base with 10,000 troops
- The Polish foreign minister announced the effort Thursday, despite a previous Trump administration threat to pull troops from the country.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-24 18:15:55
- Stalled military nominees leave a Pentagon void
- The delay in confirming high-level officials occurs as the U.S. tries to extricate itself from a war in the Middle East.
- — By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien 2026-09-24 08:45:00
- States jockey to land Trump’s new Space Academy
- Leaders from at least a half-dozen states are making their pitch, even though the federal academy is far from a reality.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Audrey Decker 2026-09-23 21:30:00
CGTN-China politics
- Chinese VP pledges to deepen ties with Ghana, Cyprus, Kiribati
- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said Friday that China is ready to steadily deepen its strategic partnerships with Ghana and Cyprus and advance China-Kiribati relations to new heights during separ...
- 2026-09-26 05:51:23
- Xi Jinping pays tribute to national heroes on Martyrs' Day
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state attended a ceremony to present flower baskets to fallen national heroes at Tiananmen Square in cen...
- 2026-09-30 04:29:45
- Xi sends letter to high-level dialogue marking 5th anniversary of GDI
- Xi sends letter to high-level dialogue marking 5th anniversary of GDI
- 2026-09-25 20:07:30
- Xi Jinping arrives at White House for tea chat with Donald Trump
- Xi Jinping arrives at White House for tea chat with Donald Trump
- 2026-09-25 15:20:53
- 'Respect, fairness, reciprocity' key to China-US strategic stability
- The principles of respect, fairness and reciprocity will help China and the United States advance the new positioning of a relationship of constructive strategic stability and enable it to better b...
- 2026-09-26 06:18:35
- China-US trade talks: A new framework for economic engagement
- The shift from negotiations driven by immediate pressure toward dialogue supported by durable mechanisms may become one of the most significant developments in China-US economic diplomacy in recent...
- 2026-09-28 12:53:05
- US revokes visas of Latin American officials
- US revokes visas of Latin American officials
- 2026-09-29 22:00:42
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Shipping boom carries on as Clarksons’ cross-sector index hits record for fourth-straight week
- Managing director Steve Gordon strikes optimistic tone for short-term outlook, but offers a word of caution on the longer view
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-10-02 22:46:46
- Under fire with rates on fire: VLCC spot market surges to new records after attacks
- Saudi Arabia-to-China flirt with $1.3m per day after attacks
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-10-02 21:44:52
- Hormuz transits fall amid flurry of Iranian ship strikes
- TradeWinds has recorded 106 vessel hits in Middle East in more than seven months of war
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-10-02 19:19:27
- UAE-controlled tanker suffers blackout and fire after Hormuz attack
- Strike marks sixth tanker attack in Hormuz this week
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-10-02 17:11:59
- US rejects once-routine Iran sanctions exemptions under policy of ‘presumed denial’
- Grain and medicine shipments, as well as emergency situations, may still receive licences
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-10-02 16:44:25
- Shipping players question if stricter cyber rules are fit for purpose
- EU has stronger incident reporting requirements and US Coast Guard demands shipping companies demonstrate physical separation of IT and OT
- — Craig Eason 2026-10-02 15:32:26
- BlackRock emerges with $94m stake in CK Hutchison port trust
- Deal makes the world’s largest fund manager the biggest Western investor in the port group
- — Huaqing Ma 2026-10-02 15:05:59
EveryCRS Appropriations
- National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-07-01 04:00:00
- Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2026 Appropriations: Overview
- 2026-07-02 04:00:00
- Appropriations for Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Since FY2017
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- National Park Service (NPS) Appropriations: TenYear Trends
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-07-15 04:00:00
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions
- 2026-07-27 04:00:00
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY2027 Budget Request and Appropriations
- 2026-07-28 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Meta wants your next gadget to be Muse-infused
- Meta wants Muse in your TV and your toaster, so it's giving the code away for free.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-10-03 00:45:39
- Sanders introduces bill to ban the federal government from using Flock
- The proposed legislation would extend to all automotica license plate readers.
- — Connie Loizos 2026-10-03 00:21:57
- Sean Parker is rebuilding Stability AI around music
- Sean Parker, who once taught the music industry what asking for forgiveness looks like, is now back with the labels' blessing and money.
- — Connie Loizos 2026-10-02 21:09:14
- Affected by layoffs? Don’t miss this $75 deal for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass
- Your next opportunity could be one conversation away. Get your Expo+ Pass for just $75. Limited to the first 100 qualifying people.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-10-02 19:15:51
- Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents
- Apple says it will add new controls around macOS’s Full Disk Access permission, warning that increasingly capable AI agents make broad access to users’ files, messages, mail, and browsing histo...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-10-02 18:11:27
- It’s not AI anymore, it’s ‘super intelligence’ (according to the White House)
- This week, the White House got nearly every major tech CEO in one room — Zuckerberg, Bezos, Musk, and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei among them — to sign an AI safety pledge tha...
- — Theresa Loconsolo 2026-10-02 17:48:16
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Blackstone’s Jas Khaira on building the next generation of AI giants
- Blackstone's Jas Khaira will take the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on building next-gen AI. Register for your pass and get 50% off a second.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-10-02 17:32:05
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