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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
- USS Tripoli, embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive in Middle East
- The Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit entered CENTCOM waters Friday.
- — J.D. Simkins 2026-03-28 16:43:58
- Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Croatia for repairs
- The warship has been deployed for nine months and also took part in operations against Venezuela in the Caribbean prior to arriving in the Middle East.
- — Reuters 2026-03-28 14:47:55
- Ukraine’s Zelenskyy agrees to defense cooperation with UAE, Qatar
- Qatar said on Saturday that Doha and Kyiv have signed a defense cooperation agreement that includes sharing counter-missile and UAS expertise.
- — Reuters 2026-03-28 14:26:36
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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
- White House To Deliver FY ‘27 Budget Request To Congress On April 3, OMB Confirms
- The Trump administration will deliver its fiscal year 2027 budget request to Congress on April 3, a spokesperson for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) confirmed to Defense Daily. […]<...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-27 21:43:07
- AV Expects Upgraded LOCUST X3 Laser To Be ‘Forward Deployed’ In Coming Months
- HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – AeroVironment [AVAV] has already received production orders for its new, upgraded LOCUST X3 laser weapon capability, according to a lead company official, who said the first s...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-27 21:29:08
- Defense Watch: GMTI, New SASC Member, CH-47F Award, Big sUAS Order
- Dems Want Iran Hearing. Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee have called on Chair Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) to immediately convene a public hearing with Pentagon officials on the Trump [̷...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-03-27 20:57:20
- To Help Meet USAF Demand, PBS Aerospace Plans To More Than Double Small Turbojet Engine Capacity
- PBS Aerospace, the U.S. subsidiary of the Czech-based PBS Group, plans to increase its production capacity for turbojet engines from 2,000 this year to 5,000 next year at its Roswell, […]<img...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-27 19:57:33
- Prototype, Modular Silo For Sentinel To Aid Construction “At Scale”
- Testing of Northrop Grumman‘s [NOC] and Bechtel‘s prototype missile silo for the U.S. Air Force LGM-35A Sentinel future ICBM is to demonstrate a modular design that the service and indu...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-27 16:43:52
- Hundreds of Bath Iron Works Ship Designers Go On Strike
- A union of ship designers at shipbuilder General Dynamics [GD] Bath Iron Works (BIW) went on strike Monday after members rejected the company’s new four-year contract proposal last weekend. T...
- — Rich Abott 2026-03-26 21:21:30
- Lockheed Martin, Workers Building F-35, Begin Contract Negotiations
- The union representing about 5,000 Lockheed Martin [LMT] employees that work on the F-35 fighter opened contract negotiations on Thursday with the company. International Association of Machinists a...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-26 21:09:43
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Democratic town hall surge continues into 2026
- Democrats have continued hosting town halls at high rates in 2026, significantly outnumbering Republicans and pushing overall totals well above those seen during the previous election cycle. Democr...
- 2026-03-16 19:17:15
WSJ Op-eds
- Trump’s Iran Strategy Is Chaotic
- Perhaps this would be a good time to remember that the real endgame lies with the Iranian people.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-03-27 20:27:00
- Cuban Communism’s Long Goodbye
- Everywhere else, the Cold War ended 35 years ago. Fidel Castro’s legacy may be crumbling at long last.
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-03-26 21:51:00
- The Astroturf Podcasts
- Tucker Carlson wants you to believe he speaks for MAGA. So do the Democrats.
- — Kimberley A. Strassel 2026-03-26 21:27:00
- Anthropic and Hegseth Need a Truce
- The AI firm has a strong case against its ban as a ‘supply-chain risk.’
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-27 22:00:00
- The High-Tax Wealth Flight Continues
- IRS data show that taxpayers keep fleeing rapacious states even after the pandemic.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-27 21:36:00
- Da Bears Want Da Subsidies
- Taxpayers could get sacked, as two states vie for a football arena.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-27 21:35:00
- AI Doesn’t Have to Rot Your Mind
- If you use your chatbot as a coach, not a crutch, it can help you hone your own memory and reasoning skills.
- — Nelson Dellis 2026-03-27 20:44:00
The Diplomat
- Parks and Recreation: Tokyo’s Lack of Third Places
- When every encounter requires a transaction, some encounters never happen at all.
- — Donald Self 2026-03-27 17:33:00
- Testing the Japan-South Korea-US Techno-Alliance
- Guided by geopolitical realities, the framework is recalibrating into a highly practical alliance centered on advanced technology and economic security.
- — Donggak Heo 2026-03-27 17:05:00
- The Iran War: Is Southeast Asia Heading Into Its Next Crisis?
- History suggests the energy crunch is just the beginning of a chain reaction that ends with a food and social stability crisis.
- — Brice Tseen Fu Lee and Juan Pablo Sims 2026-03-27 15:01:00
- Has the Iran War Revealed a Shift in India’s Grand Strategy?
- Whatever happened to India’s promotion of a multipolar world?
- — Sandeep Bhardwaj 2026-03-27 14:30:00
- Australia, International Broadcasting, and the Maintenance of Regional Trust
- Australia must decide whether to remain an active, trusted participant in regional discourse or to relinquish that role to competing actors.
- — Kevin McQuillan 2026-03-27 14:39:00
- What the West Misses About China’s Nuclear Build-up
- Until Western analysts honestly grapple with what U.S. and allied conventional capabilities look like from Beijing, no stable strategic relationship with China is achievable.
- — Dan Plesch and Manuel Galileo 2026-03-27 13:42:00
- The Global Implications of China’s 5-Year Plan AI Ambitions
- China’s quest for global leadership in AI and cybersecurity threatens free expression and information integrity around the world.
- — Michael Caster 2026-03-27 13:09:00
European Security & Defence
- Rheinmetall and Indra Group sign memorandum of understanding t
- <img width="300" height="183" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HX2-Produktion_Rheinmetall-300x183.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Rheinmetall]" sty...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-28 07:21:07
- Influence Tool: Gulf conflict illustrates strategic impact of mine warfare returning to the fore
- <img width="200" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2-ESD-Gulf-NMW-Nor-Kopie-200x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Simulated explosions illust...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-27 07:44:05
- NAVAIR Selects Near Earth Autonomy to Enable Uncrewed Ship-to-Shore Operations in Contested Maritime Environments
- <img width="300" height="171" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A9wsawbh_1lusuct_1ew-300x171.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-27 07:03:08
- HENSOLDT publishes its 2025 Annual Report
- <img width="300" height="190" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AUMOVIO_PP_Cooperation-HENSOLDT_2-300x190.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Martin ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-26 14:18:19
- Operation Roaring Lion
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/P1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Israel Ministry of Defense]" style="displ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-26 13:12:52
- Patria AMV Full Mission Simulator delivered to the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/patria-logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Patria]" style="display: block; ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-26 08:17:57
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Pentagon prepares to send another 3,000 troops to Middle East
- The decision to move the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the region heightens the possibility U.S. troops will enter Iran.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-03-24 18:10:56
- Pentagon weighs sending more troops to Middle East
- The discussions, while evolving, would mark a drastic new step in the Iran war.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-03-19 18:41:55
CGTN-China politics
- Chinese VP calls for stronger relations with Kenya
- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng visited Kenya from Sunday to Wednesday at the invitation of Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, pledging to enhance trade with the East African country and acc...
- 2026-03-25 14:41:50
- Expert insights: Will US deploy ground troops to the Strait of Hormuz?
- As tensions surrounding Iran continue to escalate, speculation is mounting over whether the United States could take the unprecedented step of deploying ground forces near the Strait of Hormuz. Rec...
- 2026-03-25 14:06:50
- CGTN Poll: Seeing China's stability and predictability at Boao
- The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 held at the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) has attracted widespread attention.
- 2026-03-24 01:46:41
- US, Iran propose own terms to end war: Is a breakthrough possible?
- Washington and Tehran have put forward sharply competing terms to end the hostilities, creating deep divisions that make a diplomatic breakthrough highly uncertain, Yu Guoqing, executive director o...
- 2026-03-25 06:32:21
- Vice premier: China ready to build a global sci-tech community
- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said Wednesday that China is willing to work with all parties to build a global sci-tech community, as he addressed the opening ceremony of the 2026 Zhongguancun ...
- 2026-03-25 14:43:01
- 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
- Mexican president urges diplomatic path amid US blockade of Cuba
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told a press briefing on Monday that her government supports a peaceful resolution to tensions between the United States and Cuba, advocating the use of diplomat...
- 2026-03-24 01:23:18
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Houthis enter war with attack on Israel raising new threat to shipping
- Iran-backed Yemeni militants fire missile at Israel, sparking the fear of attacks on tankers serving Yanbu
- — Julian Bray 2026-03-28 09:25:18
- Tanker stocks log another strong week despite Friday selloff in broader US markets
- Other shipping sectors show weaker weekly numbers, but generally better than broad indices
- — Joe Brady 2026-03-27 19:33:35
- How Jamieson Greer’s trade probes could impose new fees on shipping
- Maritime Action Plan proposals could find their way into probes by Trump’s trade chief
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-03-27 17:59:31
- Wavelength podcast: What to do with the floating wreck of the Arctic Metagaz
- Plus: IMO climate battle lines emerge, amplifying the voice of Africa, and the role of US farmers in a clean fuel future
- — Craig Eason 2026-03-27 17:37:23
- Can US farmers sway Trump to make a U-turn on IMO decarbonisation policy?
- Ethanol production is underutilised with capacity available for shipping, says Climate Ethanol Alliance’s Szabo
- — Craig Eason 2026-03-27 17:18:13
- Iran war has become a high-stakes game for Greek shipping
- If Tehran starts charging tolls for Hormuz crossings, Hellenic vessels can hardly expect a rebate
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-03-27 17:02:51
- Sales of bulk carriers steady and values are still rising
- Asset values continue to creep up and prospective buyers are as hungry as ever, brokers say
- — Holly Birkett 2026-03-27 15:58:04
EveryCRS Appropriations
- DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Appropriations, FY2026
- 2026-01-20 05:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- Elon Musk’s last co-founder reportedly leaves xAI
- All but two of Musk's 11 xAI co-founders departed before this week.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-03-28 16:11:16
- These iPad apps will make you wish you had more free time
- We’ve compiled a list of some of the best iPad apps for creativity that are available on the App Store.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-03-28 16:00:00
- Anthropic’s Claude popularity with paying consumers is skyrocketing
- Estimates for total Claude consumer users are all over the map (we've seen figures ranging from 18 million to 30 million). Anthropic hasn't disclosed this data, but a spokesperson did tell TechCrun...
- — Julie Bort 2026-03-28 14:15:00
- What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open
- Fusion, fission, and even natural gas are appeared tied in the race to deliver new power to the grid in the early 2030s.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-03-28 13:05:00
- Let’s take a look at the retro tech making a comeback
- Boomboxes, instant cameras, and even landlines are making a comeback. Here are the coolest retro-inspired devices available.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-03-28 13:00:00
- From Moon hotels to cattle herding: 8 startups investors chased at YC Demo Day
- We polled nearly a dozen VCs to find out which W26 startups are the sought after in the batch.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-03-28 12:00:00
- Whoop has LeBron – now it wants your mom
- Whoop founder Will Ahmed has spent 14 years building a health wearable beloved by elite athletes, and is now racing Oura — and the FDA, and the limits of consumer medicine — to turn it into som...
- — Connie Loizos 2026-03-28 02:31:10
Space.com
- Where should we send a real 'Hail Mary' spacecraft? A new study has the answers
- A new atlas of 45 potentially habitable planets makes us think of the new film "Project Hail Mary," based on the book by Andy Weir.
- — Joanna Thompson 2026-03-28 16:00:00
- Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space
- The Antennae galaxies are witnessed in the process of merging into a single elliptical galaxy.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-03-28 13:00:00
- This Week In Space podcast: Episode 203 — China Rising
- On Episode 203 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Dr. Namrata Goswami of Johns Hopkins University to examine the potential threats to American leadership in space.
- — Space.com Staff 2026-03-28 12:16:58
- 'Project Hail Mary' author Andy Weir reveals his favorite scenes in the movie, praises Ryan Gosling's amazing performance, & more (interview)
- 'Seeing Ryan add all these layers, I'm like, 'Oh good, he’s covering the things that I didn’t do.''
- — Jeff Spry 2026-03-28 12:00:00
- This Celestron Firstscope is my go-to for moonwatching and it's 15% off in Amazon's Spring Sale
- Ideal for adults and children alike, this super-compact tabletop Celestron Firstscope is perfect for fast, fuss-free skywatching. I'd never part with mine and it's even cheaper thanks to Amazon's B...
- — Chris McMullen 2026-03-28 11:00:00
- How to watch NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts launch to the moon on April 1
- Artemis 2 aims to fly to the moon with four astronauts on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 GMT). Here's how you can watch live.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-03-28 12:06:24
- Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of NASA's historic launch around the moon
- The Astronauts for NASA's Artemis 2 mission to fly around the moon have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, just five days before their historic mission is scheduled to lift off.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-03-27 20:54:36