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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
- Ukraine asks EU to fund first Patriot missiles buy
- Brussels is weighing a rare waiver that would let Kyiv tap its €90 billion loan for U.S.-made interceptors for the first time.
- — Katie Livingstone 2026-09-05 04:34:28
- US Air Force speeds Reaper successor timeline after Iran losses
- The Air Force is accelerating its timeline for a cheaper, more expendable successor to the MQ-9A Reaper after combat losses.
- — Michael Scanlon 2026-09-04 19:27:23
- Trump to travel aboard Qatari-donated Air Force One to Ireland
- U.S. President Donald Trump will use the Qatari-donated jet to travel to Ireland next week, the plane's first international trip since the swap in Turkey.
- — Cristina Stassis 2026-09-04 18:58:02
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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
- U.S. OKs Nearly $7 Billion In FMS With Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Including Large JDAM-ER Deal With Riyadh
- The U.S. has approved nearly $7 billion in potential foreign military sales with Saudi Arabia and Iraq, to include a $5 billion deal with the former for Joint Direct Attack […]<img width="502...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-09-04 21:40:44
- Trump Picks Army Civil Works Chief Adam Telle As Service’s Acting Secretary
- President Trump has selected Adam Telle, assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, to be the service’s acting secretary “effective immediately.” “He is a Great Patriot, who is respec...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-09-04 21:17:12
- Defense Watch: Polish Aerostats, Honeywell False Claims Act, Drone JV, Lockheed Martin Training Round
- Aerostats for Poland. TCOM last week said it has received an Army contract worth over $600 million to provide the Polish armed forces its aerostat systems for airspace and surface […]<img wid...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-09-04 20:16:33
- DoD Begins Falcon Peak Counter-Drone Experiment With Focus On Southern Border
- U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and the Pentagon’s counter-drone task force last week began another in an ongoing series of experiments and demonstrations aimed at detecting and defeating threat...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-04 20:11:00
- Navy Demonstrated More Unmanned Refueling At Sea
- The Navy this week revealed this summer it demonstrated using a robotic towed connector to repeatedly capture, refuel and release an unmanned surface vessel (USV) at sea. A Navy-industry team [R...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-04 19:44:16
- L3Harris Announces Production Completion of First 35 Viper Shields
- L3Harris Technologies [LHX] said on Sept. 3 that it has finished production of the first 35 AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare and countermeasure systems in a planned buy of 233 […]<i...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-04 17:07:13
- Meink Directs MMA Acceleration, USAF Eyes $10 Million Unit Cost for Air Vehicle, $20 Million for CCA Air Vehicle
- A U.S. Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) solicitation in July pegged initial operational capability (IOC) of 20 Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) in fiscal 2031, but that schedule may […...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-03 21:47:30
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Veteran Murphy aide gets the key to Gates
- A longtime Senate staffer is taking more than a decade of policy experience to the philanthropic sector. Emily Smith has joined the Gates Foundation as a senior program officer after over 13 1/2 ye...
- 2026-09-03 19:35:13
- K Street's revolving door swings red
- The lobbying landscape continues to favor Republican talent in its revolving door hires, even as the GOP faces an increasingly challenging midterm environment. So far this year, LegiStorm has track...
- 2026-08-31 19:03:00
- Reinsurance group adds Hill coverage
- A House Financial Services Committee staffer has left Capitol Hill for the reinsurance industry. Shannon Evans has joined the Reinsurance Association of America as assistant director of federal aff...
- 2026-08-27 19:46:55
- AP Top 25 schools count 100 alumni in Congress
- At least 100 current members of Congress can have high hopes for this college football season. That's how many attended a school represented in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll, accordin...
- 2026-08-24 18:27:13
- 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
WSJ Op-eds
- School Choice Could Ease the Fertility Crisis
- Kevin and Alissa Kashani had a third child after moving to Florida, where a good education doesn’t require paying tuition or taking on a prohibitive mortgage.
- — William Mattox 2026-09-06 22:30:00
- The Teamsters Return to Ugly Type
- Union bullies blockade an Amazon facility, and people get hurt.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-06 22:29:00
- The AfD Rises on the German Right
- The party’s 44% plurality in Saxony-Anhalt reflects voter frustration with mainstream parties.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-06 22:25:00
- Democrats Want Fetterman ‘on a Pike’
- His support for Israel is the reason he’s now under attack from anonymous staff and Senate leaks.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-06 22:23:00
- Sunshine Really May be the Best Medicine
- If you never go out without sunscreen, you may be endangering your health.
- — Allysia Finley 2026-09-06 17:42:00
- WSJ Opinion: Hits and Misses of the Week
- Journal Editorial Report: The week’s best and worst from Kyle Peterson, Allysia Finley and Kim Strassel.
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-09-06 15:32:00
- WSJ Opinion: The Food Stamp Reform is Working
- Journal Editorial Report: Will Republicans sell their policy success?
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-09-06 15:31:00
The Diplomat
- Schools Close Across Sarawak Due to Toxic Haze From Indonesian Wildfires
- Wildfires have raged for weeks across swathes of Sumatra and Kalimantan, exacerbated by a particularly severe dry season.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-09-07 04:37:00
- What’s Happening in Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial?
- The trial has dropped from the headlines amid ongoing corruption controversies and the massive flooding that hit vast areas of Luzon this month.
- — Mong Palatino 2026-09-06 21:45:00
- Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Concludes State Visit to Vietnam
- The two nations agreed to bolster cooperation in a host of areas, including defense, investment, trade, and digital technologies.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-09-07 01:36:00
- Free and Open Indo-Pacific: A Pillar of Deeper Regional Cooperation
- Japan’s Indo-Pacific vision has outlasted its creator and found new partners. Beijing is not pleased.
- — IIDA Masafumi 2026-09-06 10:49:00
- A Message to China from Japan’s Takaichi Administration
- Can Japan ‘normalize’ relations?
- — KAWASHIMA Shin 2026-09-05 06:05:00
- Humanoid Robots and China’s Vision of the Future
- China’s humanoid robots are more than a showcase of state ambition. They reveal how differently we interpret visions of the technological future depending on who builds them.
- — Leonie Spangenberg 2026-09-04 14:49:00
- Public Scrutiny Really Does Help the Unjustly Detained
- Concerned citizens and civil society groups working in tandem can help free the unjustly imprisoned. But the work is far from finished.
- — Mandeep Tiwana and Susan Marx 2026-09-04 14:26:00
European Security & Defence
- FDI: Naval Group Signs Contract With Sweden
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Signature-FDI-contract-with-Sweden.jpg-1-300x169.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Naval Grou...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-05 08:00:41
- Hanwha to launch ‘Chunmoo User Club’
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Chunmoo-User-Workshop-in-Estonia-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Kick-off workshop...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-04 13:11:31
- Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna: Building Europe’s Next 40 mm Ammunition Hub and a New Pillar of NATO Security
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/4K-300-DPI-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: NIEWIADÓW POLSKA GRUPA MIL...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-04 09:22:50
- FN Herstal Partners for Make in India
- <img width="300" height="173" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/kalyani-Kopie-300x173.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="(Photo: FN Herstal)" style="display: b...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-03 18:56:55
- Ford, GDLS and Ricardo Join Forces for the UK
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GD-DSEI-100925-2-2048x1365-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Ford, GDLS and Ricardo ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-03 14:00:49
- XPONENTIAL Europe: Drone-Protection Following Leipzig
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Germandrones_im_Anflug_auf_MGL_Foto_MGL_-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="XPONE...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-03 11:50:06
Politico Defense feed
- NATO races to guard against Russian nuclear subs without the US
- Allied forces gathered near Iceland to practice hunting for Russian submarines, with a key member missing.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-05 11:00:00
- Red tape, not his controversial past, could sink Trump's Navy nominee
- Congress needs to grant MAGA backer Hung Cao a waiver to lead the service, but lawmakers aren’t in town to do it anytime soon.
- — By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien 2026-09-04 08:45:00
- Trump makes surprise pick to lead Army after Driscoll’s departure
- Trump announced that Adam Telle, who oversees the Army Corps of Engineers, will take over as acting secretary.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-09-03 23:37:35
- German defense chief to meet with Hegseth after earlier snub
- Boris Pistorius will visit the Pentagon chief for a rollout of F-35 warplanes.
- — By Stefanie Bolzen and Paul McLeary 2026-09-03 14:19:35
- Markwayne Mullin safe after Coast Guard jet makes emergency landing due to engine failure
- The plane experienced jet engine failures midflight and safely made an emergency landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday afternoon.
- — By Elleiana Green 2026-09-02 21:03:18
- White House pushes companies to ditch Macron’s space summit
- More than 120 countries are attending the symposium in Paris.
- — By Audrey Decker and Cheyenne Haslett 2026-09-02 20:07:22
- Trump to promote acting Navy secretary amid Pentagon turmoil
- Hung Cao has been serving in an acting capacity since John Phelan left the post in April.
- — By Jalen Beckford 2026-09-01 23:58:20
CGTN-China politics
- Xi urges efforts to nurture capable young people for socialist cause
- Congratulating a popular national children's radio program on its 70th anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged professionals in children's culture to redouble efforts in nurturing a new gen...
- 2026-09-04 11:41:37
- China says US should work with it for stability in trade ties
- China and the United States should work together to jointly implement the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state, and maintain the momentum of stable development in bilat...
- 2026-09-04 10:32:49
- Xi calls on China, Egypt to enhance mutual support, deepen cooperation
- Xi calls on China, Egypt to enhance mutual support, deepen cooperation
- 2026-09-02 07:48:53
- Iran hits back after US launches new strikes
- The latest US strikes against Iran and Iran's reported retaliation have further escalated tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington and Tehran trading accusations and threats of ...
- 2026-09-02 02:04:31
- Mainland thanks sectors in Taiwan for concern over mudslide disaster
- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday expressed appreciation to people from various sectors in Taiwan for their concern after a devastating mudslide struck Gyirong border Port in southwest X...
- 2026-09-02 08:02:19
- Zelenskyy says US to hold separate talks in Moscow and Kyiv
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that US officials have confirmed plans to hold separate talks in Moscow and Kyiv, with the Ukrainian side expecting the Kyiv meeting to take...
- 2026-09-04 02:46:59
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates
- Iran on Saturday launched retaliatory strikes on three oil tankers following US attacks on three Iranian tankers earlier in the day, with the confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz intensifying in...
- 2026-09-05 23:03:52
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Swire Shipping buys four heavy-lift ships as project cargo unit folds into main brand
- Singapore-based Shipowner buys four Nordic Project & Finance ships leased by Swire Projects
- — Jonathan Boonzaier 2026-09-07 10:36:33
- Hanwha Ocean facing fresh claim of over $1bn damages from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2
- Shipbuilder dragged into second piece of arbitration over Russian Arc7 LNG newbuildings
- — Lucy Hine 2026-09-07 10:23:40
- Russia switches shadow fleet tactics to block European tanker seizures
- Windward reveals no falsely flagged ships have loaded Russian oil since interception of aframax in June
- — Paul Peachey 2026-09-07 10:10:41
- Tanker shipping at a crossroads as geopolitics shakes up oil industry
- Some think crude markets may never return to ‘normal’ as shipping waits for Strait of Hormuz to settle
- — Matt Coyne 2026-09-07 09:49:50
- Capesize rates hit highest level since 2021 as bulker markets strengthen
- Bullish mood running through all segments of the bulker market
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-09-07 08:25:17
- Sanctioned Russian ship reportedly hit in new Mediterranean drone strikes
- Vessel was one of the first Russian ships to be sanctioned by the West
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-09-07 07:59:01
- LNG carrier U-turns over apparent planned Hormuz transit
- Q-Flex in ballast returns to position off United Arab Emirates coastline
- — Lucy Hine 2026-09-07 07:31:27
EveryCRS Appropriations
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- 2026-06-18 04:00:00
- NASA Appropriations and Authorizations: At a Glance
- 2026-06-22 04:00:00
- Overview of FY2027 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS)
- 2026-06-23 04:00:00
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TechCrunch
- Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
- Schiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-09-06 21:41:06
- Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement
- Authors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-09-06 20:47:37
- Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business
- The Uber founder has said that Atoms will allow him to complete "unfinished business."
- — Anthony Ha 2026-09-06 16:45:00
- TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road — and a snag
- Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-09-06 16:08:00
- Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft
- Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-09-05 22:49:55
- Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning
- The sheriff’s office said the hikers “were advised by Gemini to bring far less food and water than their group required."
- — Anthony Ha 2026-09-05 19:35:24
- OpenAI confirms ‘wiki incident,’ says it’s ‘working on a framework’ for more disclosure
- OpenAI acknowledged its role in a recently reported incident where AI agents took over a German wiki forum.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-09-05 18:05:27
Space.com
- Cheaper than Prime Day, this super-portable, beginner-friendly telescope is my number one choice for skywatching
- 20% off at Amazon, the Celestron FirstScope is the telescope I grab for quick stargazing sessions and it's ideal for beginners and kids too.
- — Chris McMullen 2026-09-07 11:00:00
- Labor Day in space: NASA astronauts get the holiday off
- Like their compatriots here on Earth, the three NASA astronauts living aboard the International Space Station will get a well-deserved rest on Labor Day.
- — Mike Wall 2026-09-07 10:00:00
- On this day in space! Sept. 6, 1947: The US Navy launches 1st V-2 rocket at sea in ballistic missile test
- On Sept. 6, 1947, a V-2 rocket launched from an U.S. Navy aircraft carrier for the first time. Here's why it mattered.
- — Hanneke Weitering 2026-09-06 16:25:30
- SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 27 Starlink satellites, lands on ship at sea (video)
- SpaceX launched yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites today (Sept. 6), sending them up from California's central coast.
- — Mike Wall 2026-09-06 16:43:04
- Feel the Force with these 10 out-of-this-world Lego Star Wars starships
- Whether you're a Jedi or a Sith, if you love Star Wars' iconic vessels you'll want to own these ten Lego Star Wars starships.
- — Chris McMullen 2026-09-06 15:00:00
- NASA expands Deep Space Network with giant new dish in California desert
- The new antenna will boost capacity on NASA's increasingly strained deep-space communications network as Artemis and other missions drive up demand.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-09-06 16:30:24
- Venus is disappearing from the evening sky — here's how to see it while you can
- Venus is sinking lower into the sunset this September, but the brilliant Evening Star won't be gone for long.
- — Joe Rao 2026-09-05 15:00:00