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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 assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027
- The assessment in the intelligence agencies’ annual report comes as Beijing has stepped up pressure on Taiwan with frequent military drills.
- — Michael Martina, Reuters 2026-03-18 18:19:59
- The Pentagon wants to field laser weapons at scale within 3 years
- Amid waves of Iranian drone attacks, the U.S. Defense Department is pushing to finally field high-energy laser weapons in the next 36 months.
- — Jared Keller 2026-03-18 17:20:15
- UK, Netherlands, Finland in talks to set up defense investment bank
- The multilateral mechanism can include non-EU partners such as the U.K., according to Dutch officials.
- — Rudy Ruitenberg 2026-03-18 16:49:52
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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
- Pentagon Discussing Second B-21 Production Line, FY 2027 Budget May Give Clues On Space Control And EA-37B Buy
- U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) has said it needs around 145 Northrop Grumman [NOC] B-21 Raider stealth bombers–at least 45 more than now planned, and discussions continue about opening a s...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-18 17:26:17
- U.S. International Defense Sales Rose 4 Percent In Fiscal 2025
- Total U.S. defense sales in fiscal year 2025 to foreign customers rose nearly 4 percent to $331.2 billion versus $318.7 billion the prior year, driven by an increase in Direct […]<img width="...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-18 17:17:39
- Army Enlists Advanced Manufacturing Startup Hadrian To Bring Automation To Red River Depot
- As part of the Army’s efforts to modernize its organic industrial base (OIB), the service on Tuesday evening awarded Hadrian Automation a potential $80 million contract to establish an advanced [...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-18 12:30:22
- Pentagon Eyes April Rollout Of FY ‘27 Budget Docs, Will Detail Multi-Year Requests Beyond Munitions
- The Pentagon’s forthcoming fiscal year 2027 budget request, which a lead official has said is likely to be detailed in April, is expected to lay out plans to seek new […]<img width="913" he...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-17 21:37:10
- USAF Looks To Have Analysis On Numbers, Unit Cost Goals For CCA By Summer Or Fall
- The U.S. Air Force is in the midst of determining how many Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) it wants and unit cost goals for the drones, which are to field initially […]<img width="900" he...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-17 21:12:32
- Space Force Adds Portfolio Acquisition Executives For Four More Mission Areas
- The Space Force on Tuesday created acquisition executives for four mission areas, bringing to six the number of Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) the service has established to pursue a more ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-17 21:05:47
- Funding To Support Multi-Year Missile Production Deals Expected In Iran Supplemental, FY ’27 Request
- Spending to back up framework agreements the Pentagon has negotiated with at least two defense contractors to demonstrate long-term demand for certain missile systems will be requested in the forth...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-17 20:25:23
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- International Women's Day: women gain ground
- The observance of Women's History Month and International Women's Day comes as women hold a historically large share of elected offices, both on Capitol Hill and across the states. Women make up ab...
- 2026-03-09 16:53:40
- Rep. Nikema Williams hires K Street exec
- A K Street executive has headed to Capitol Hill to join the office of Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga. ). Taylor Holmes recently became a legislative assistant in Williams' office, marking her first ro...
- 2026-03-06 20:37:10
- Record number of new lobbyists flock to K Street
- A record number of newcomers entered the federal lobbying industry in 2025, as historic lobbying spending helped drive an infusion of new blood into K Street. Nearly 2,040 individuals registered as...
- 2026-03-02 19:36:36
- Nintendo protects IP as Pokémon turns 30
- Thirty years after Pokémon debuted, Nintendo continues its fight for stronger copyright enforcement and intellectual property protections in one of the most prominent Pokémon GO gyms:...
- 2026-02-27 20:54:30
WSJ Op-eds
- War Requires Ugly Choices
- If Trump wants to exit rather than escalate, he can take out Iran’s oil infrastructure.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-03-17 20:58:00
- Paul Ehrlich Was Always Wrong, Never in Doubt
- He didn’t repudiate his warnings when they failed to pan out, yet didn’t lose his popularity or prestige.
- — Jason L. Riley 2026-03-17 20:55:00
- Iran and the Escalation Trap
- U.S. military successes against Tehran don’t guarantee a lasting political victory.
- — William A. Galston 2026-03-17 16:32:00
- Paul Ehrlich, the Man Who Lost an Infamous Bet
- The Stanford biologist bet against human ingenuity and lost to Julian Simon.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-17 22:23:00
- Why the SAVE America Act . . . Won’t
- A pyrrhic victory on voting isn’t worth busting the Senate filibuster.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-17 22:06:00
- Joe Kent Resigns on Anti-Israel Principle
- A counterterror official says the Jewish lobby dragged Trump into war.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-17 22:03:00
- So You Want to Be a Millionaire? Don’t Wait Until You’re 20
- The best time to start a business is when you’re young, energetic and allowed to make mistakes.
- — Emil Barr 2026-03-18 17:54:00
The Diplomat
- Nvidia Export Curbs Cloud South Korea’s Chip Outlook, Fueling China’s AI Ambitions
- Seoul’s semiconductor giants face collateral damage as Washington’s tech blockade inadvertently accelerates Beijing’s domestic hardware breakthroughs.
- — Mitch Shin 2026-03-18 14:16:00
- The India-US Interim Trade Deal and New Tariffs
- Insights from Pratik Dattani.
- — Mercy A. Kuo 2026-03-18 13:56:00
- Responding to the Israel-US vs Iran War: Indonesia’s Board of Peace Dilemma Intensifies
- The Israel-U.S. vs Iran war is forcing Indonesia to reassess its Gaza Board of Peace stance, balancing neutrality, public pressure, and support for Palestine.
- — Teuku Rezasyah 2026-03-18 14:04:00
- Oil Shocks Are Rewriting Southeast Asia’s Auto Market for Legacy Carmakers
- If established brands do not pivot to electric vehicles immediately, they risk losing market share to a new generation of competitors across the region.
- — Yujie Xue 2026-03-18 13:40:00
- Fear and Loathing in Pyongyang: What the Iran Strikes Imply for North Korea
- Alarmed by the example of Iran, Pyongyang will learn its lessons – and learn them fast.
- — Anton Ponomarenko 2026-03-18 12:50:00
- Kazakhstan and the Board of Peace: Humanitarian Aid and Middle Power Ambitions
- Kazakhstan’s commitments at the Board of Peace are backed by a multi-layered, field-tested approach to international development assistance.
- — Bimal Adhikari and Assel Rakhmetullina 2026-03-18 12:59:00
- The Kabul Hospital Strike and the Escalation Logic Driving Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict
- The destruction of a rehabilitation hospital is difficult to reconcile with a strategy aimed at neutralizing militants.
- — Vlad Paddack 2026-03-18 12:34:00
European Security & Defence
- Milrem Robotics and PGZ Sign MoU to Strengthen Estonian–Polish Defence Industry Cooperation
- <img width="300" height="206" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_PGZ_MOU-300x206.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Milrem Robotic]" style="displa...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-18 14:13:12
- BABCOCK and S.A.F.E. form Training Partnership
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Babcock-SAFE-MOU-signing-BEDEX-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Tom Hendrickx, Partne...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-18 13:47:01
- Damen Stan Patrols 5009 to strengthen Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SPa-5009-2-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Damen Shipyards Group]" style="di...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-18 12:49:16
- HENSOLDT strengthens its supply chain for radar production
- <img width="300" height="205" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260318_HENSOLDT_UMS_Spexer-300x205.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The sensor specialist HEN...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-18 09:54:23
- DroneShield Expands Radar Interoperability with Robin Radar Systems
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/droneshield-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Sample configuration of DroneShiel...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-18 09:00:30
- BAE Systems to modernize ADS for the U.S. Air Force U-2 reconnaissance aircraft
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bae-u2-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[BAE Systems]" style="display: block; margin-...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-18 07:55:33
Politico Defense feed
- Pentagon says lethal boat strikes are ‘just the beginning’ in South, Central America
- A top DOD official also told lawmakers on Tuesday that the possibility of deploying ground forces hasn’t been ruled out.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-03-17 19:45:56
- ‘Never heard him so angry’: Trump is furious that global allies aren’t pitching in in Iran
- Their assistance, the president said on Tuesday, is no longer needed.
- — By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Jacob Wendler 2026-03-17 16:31:41
- Crew of fatal US military crash included Alabama father recently deployed and several from Ohio
- The aircraft was supporting military operations against Iran.
- — By Associated Press 2026-03-15 11:06:26
- Hegseth ignored military officials when he slashed offices that limit risk to civilians
- The Defense secretary’s decision to cut offices that mitigate civilian harm faces renewed attention as the Pentagon investigates a strike that killed hundreds of Iranian children.
- — By Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-03-13 18:30:00
- Hegseth, attacking press, declares victory is near amid ongoing Iran conflict
- The Defense secretary gave little indication on how or when the war would end.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-03-13 14:01:21
- Republican lawmakers shrug at more funding for Iran war
- Republicans say the administration hasn’t suggested it needs more funding for the U.S.-Israel operation.
- — By Leo Shane III, Connor O'Brien and Joe Gould 2026-03-13 08:45:00
- Pentagon: First week of Iran war cost about $11B
- The Defense Department’s acting comptroller said officials plan to submit a supplemental budget request to Congress in the coming days.
- — By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould 2026-03-12 18:08:43
CGTN-China politics
- Iran FM: US‑Israeli strikes root cause of Hormuz disruption
- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday said the root cause of the disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz lies in US-Israeli military strikes against Iran.
- 2026-03-17 10:27:44
- UN says Iran heritage sites at risk in conflict
- UN says Iran heritage sites at risk in conflict
- 2026-03-17 22:18:24
- Hegseth calls Iran leadership 'rats'
- Hegseth calls Iran leadership 'rats'
- 2026-03-13 21:25:51
- Chinese FM Wang Yi holds phone conversation with Dutch counterpart
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that both China and the Netherlands being committed to promoting mutually beneficial cooperation in an open and pragmatic spirit is in line with the ...
- 2026-03-13 15:14:00
- Xi's key quotes on exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations
- Xi's key quotes on exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations
- 2026-03-15 06:07:28
- China announces humanitarian aid for four Middle East nations
- China announces humanitarian aid for four Middle East nations
- 2026-03-17 12:25:20
- Backgrounder: What came out of five rounds of China-US trade talks?
- A new round of China-US economic and trade talks is set to take place in Paris, France, marking the latest step in a series of meetings aimed at stabilizing one of the world's most significant bila...
- 2026-03-13 14:20:39
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Trump waives Jones Act to counter disruptions to oil markets
- American Maritime Partnership expresses ‘deep concern’ that waiver will be abused
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-03-18 16:49:14
- New-look New Fortress plans to fire up Nicaragua LNG terminal this year
- ‘Truly new company’ set to emerge from large debt restructuring, CEO says
- — Lucy Hine 2026-03-18 16:30:21
- Trafigura among first customers as Transpetro opens Brazilian coastal market to global players
- Shipowner will expand clients beyond its parent Petrobras
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-03-18 16:04:22
- Middle East war engulfs energy assets as Israel strikes gas field and Iran threatens Aramco
- Iran says oil and natural gas infrastructure in three Gulf countries is fair game after Israeli strike on South Pars field
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-03-18 15:39:53
- Star Bulk ship hit by Iran makes it through Strait of Hormuz
- Star Gwyneth exits chokepoint on Sunday four days after Iranian attack
- — Paul Peachey 2026-03-18 15:15:40
- Knutsen NYK adds suezmax shuttle tanker newbuilding after $150m bond raise
- Joint venture goes back to Cosco yard for another specialist vessel
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-18 14:39:33
- Scottish ferry company turns to China’s Guangzhou Shipyard for next newbuildings
- Fresh problems emerge on domestically built in-service vessel
- — Lucy Hine 2026-03-18 14:27:43
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Overview of Continuing Appropriations for FY2026 (Division A of P.L. 119-37)
- 2025-12-15 05:00:00
- DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Appropriations, FY2026
- 2025-12-18 05:00:00
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2025-12-23 05:00:00
- Energy and Water Development: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2025-12-30 05:00:00
- Status of FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations: In Brief
- 2025-12-30 05:00:00
- The National Science Foundation (NSF): FY2026 Appropriations and Funding History
- 2026-01-06 05:00:00
- Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2026
- 2026-01-12 05:00:00
TechCrunch
- FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms
- FBI director Kash Patel told lawmakers that the agency is actively purchasing commercially available location data, which can track Americans without needing a warrant.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-03-18 18:32:32
- Pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton is trying to raise $1B for AI-powered planes
- He told the Wall Street Journal he thinks autonomous planes will be "10 times harder than Nikola ever was."
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-03-18 17:58:28
- Patreon CEO calls AI companies’ fair use argument ‘bogus,’ says creators should be paid
- Patreon CEO Jack Conte says AI companies should pay creators for training data, arguing their fair use defense falls apart when they license content from major publishers.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-03-18 17:54:31
- Rebel Audio is a new AI podcasting tool aimed at first-time creators
- Rebel Audio is a new all-in-one podcasting tool that allows creators to record podcasts, edit, clip content for social, and publish episodes, all without ever leaving the platform.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-03-18 17:15:00
- The Gemini-powered features in Google Workspace that are worth using
- From summarizing emails, drafting content, organizing data, and tracking meetings, here are all the best Gemini features in Google Workspace.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-03-18 16:43:18
- Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling
- It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content that’s engaging and productive.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-03-18 16:34:42
- The leaderboard “you can’t game,” funded by the companies it ranks
- Artificial intelligence models are multiplying fast, and competition is stiff. With so many players crowding the space, which one will be the best — and who decides that? Arena, fo...
- — Theresa Loconsolo 2026-03-18 16:30:00
Space.com
- Chinese astronaut conducts record-tying 6th spacewalk outside Tiangong space station (video)
- Zhang Lu matched Chen Dong's tally of six spacewalks as he and crewmate Wu Fei completed a seven-hour excursion outside China's space station.
- — Andrew Jones 2026-03-18 18:00:00
- 'Firefly' is getting an animated series featuring the original cast, and we're all shiny with anticipation
- Calling all Browncoats! The original cast of the cult space western will return to voice their cartoon counterparts.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-03-18 17:00:00
- One of the youngest visible moons of the year appears alongside Venus on March 19
- Look west after sunset on March 19 to try spotting a razor-thin crescent moon less than 24 hours old with brilliant Venus lighting the way.
- — Joe Rao 2026-03-18 16:00:00
- Northern lights may be visible in 16 US states tonight as several CMEs race toward Earth
- Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois tonight as several coronal mass ejections are forecast to impact within the next couple of days.
- — Daisy Dobrijevic 2026-03-18 14:56:43
- X-59 gets ready for 2nd test flight | Space photo of the day for March 18, 2026
- NASA's X-59 jet looks ready to fly into the sunset in this new image taken before its second test flight.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-03-18 14:00:00
- New moon of March 2026 brings stunning views of Jupiter, Venus, zodiacal light and more
- Winter constellations shine defiantly in the face of spring as galaxy season and zodiacal light beckon.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-03-18 13:02:41
- Rainfall, rivers and seas: How Earth can prepare us to explore Saturn's moon Titan
- Titan, Saturn's largest moon, happens to share some truly remarkable geophysical and geological processes with our home planet.
- — Paul Sutter 2026-03-18 12:00:00