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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 Army launches laser production with $465M contract award
- The U.S. Army awarded a $464.8 million production contract to AeroVironment, Inc., this week for the Enduring-High Energy Laser program.
- — Leigh Giangreco 2026-09-03 19:54:51
- The Army shut down a specialized drone unit. Legislators want to know why.
- A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked the Army to explain why it is shuttering a specialized drone battalion less than a year after establishing it.
- — Eve Sampson 2026-09-03 16:29:47
- Defense firms soar on ample military spending, testing manufacturing schemes
- For the many billions of dollars governments spend on defense, companies are on the hook to get their production pipelines in place and deliver.
- — Defense News staff 2026-09-03 14:35:13
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- Deliver capability now through affordable and adaptable programs that pace the threat.
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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
- 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
- Anduril Pitches Lattice For Port Defense, Demonstrates Sea Integration At BlueTide
- NEWPORT, R.I. – Anduril Industries recently demonstrated their ability to quickly integrate various dual-use vehicles, systems and sensors as the company pitches its command and control software ...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-03 21:27:44
- Northrop Grumman Details Demos With IBCS-Enabled ISV, Work With Starlink Connectivity
- Northrop Grumman [NOC] has conducted successful demonstrations of an Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS)-enabled Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), a company official confirmed on Thursday. Kenn Tod...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-09-03 21:18:11
- Software And Robotics Company XTEND Set For Public Debut Following Reverse Merger
- XTEND AI Robotics, the new name for XTEND following a reverse merger with JFB Construction Holdings, on Friday will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange with new resources […]<img wid...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-03 21:14:46
- Hermeus Selects Anduril’s Mission Autonomy Platform For Unmanned Supersonic Aircraft
- Anduril Industries has been selected by unmanned supersonic aircraft developer Hermeus to integrate its Lattice mission autonomy software on the Quarterhorse Mk2 aircraft to enable collaborative mi...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-03 16:09:52
- U.S. Space Force SSC To Solicit For New Launch Companies Next Month
- U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) plans to issue its fiscal 2027 solicitation for new rocket companies for National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3, Lane 1 next month [̷...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-03 15:41:20
- Army Exploring New Tracked Howitzer Modernization Effort
- The Army is exploring a tracked howitzer modernization effort to deliver a new platform for armored formations, according to a recently published Request for Information (RFI) notice. The service r...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-09-02 21:36:53
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
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-09-04 04:00:00
- 25 Years of Thinking About 9/11
- ‘The 3,000 were dead. They were exploded into air. They became a cloud. We breathed them in.’
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-09-03 22:05:00
- Donald Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal and Concerns About Bonds
- Donald Trump's Venezuela oil deal comes into clearer focus, but what does it mean for American policy in Latin America? Plus, should Americans worry about rising interest rates as bond yields fall?
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-09-03 21:43:00
- The Data-Center Dividend for Workers
- Jobs and wages are booming in counties that welcome AI.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-03 21:40:00
- Bureaucrats Beyond the Beltway
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is moving half of its employees out of Washington, setting an example for the Federal Reserve and other agencies.
- — Max Raskin 2026-09-03 21:39:00
- Handouts for Hollywood—Really?
- Adam Schiff and Donald Trump unite to subsidize the rich and famous.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-03 21:38:00
- A Murder in Times Square and a Sick Culture
- A new mother is killed and some celebrate because they hate Israel.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-03 21:38:00
The Diplomat
- The Japan-Thailand Relationship: Light and Shadow
- The benefits and vulnerabilities of deepening interdependence
- — AOKI-OKABE Maki 2026-09-03 23:28:00
- The Climate Crisis Is Stretching the Nepali Military Beyond Its Limits
- The question here is not whether the military should be involved in disaster response, but how the military itself is responding, adapting, and transforming amid the climate crisis.
- — Tek Raj Koirala 2026-09-03 15:12:00
- Australia’s Broken Hill: Where Children Are Sacrificed to Mining Interests
- A historical mining town in Australia’s outback is confronting severe lead-contamination health threats, disproportionately affecting Aboriginal children.
- — Antonio Castillo 2026-09-03 13:49:00
- Ezra Jin Is Free, But There Are More Pastors in China Behind Bars
- “I respectfully ask the international community to stand with me – to fight for the freedom of Pastor Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, and all peaceful Christians imprisoned in China. ”
- — Gao Pu 2026-09-03 13:43:00
- The Meaning Behind Pakistan’s First Lunar Rover
- The Jinnah 1 mission signals increased cooperation with China and takes Pakistan’s rivalry with India to new heights – literally.
- — Usman Haider and Abdul Moiz Khan 2026-09-03 13:16:00
- US Allies in Asia Are Paying for the Iran Stalemate
- The U.S. administration lacks the willingness to confront China and Russia over their assistance to Iran, and Asian allies are paying the price.
- — Alexandru Filip 2026-09-03 12:47:00
- Central Asia’s Energy Transition Depends on Water Security
- A more integrated and flexible power system could give Central Asian states greater room to manage drought, hydropower volatility, and competing demands for water.
- — Kamila Fayzieva 2026-09-03 12:40:00
European Security & Defence
- 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
- Beyond the Howitzer: Hanwha Unveils Next Evolution of K9
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/K9-USER-CLUB-IN-ESTONIA-4-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Beyond the Howitzer: Beyon...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-03 09:24:13
- American Rheinmetall Secures Award from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for MCT-30
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-02-American-Rheinmetall-secures-award-from-Kongsberg-Defence-and-Aerospace-for-MCT-30-turret-machined-compo...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-03 06:14:12
- CSG Group will showcase their products at MSPO 2026
- <img width="300" height="176" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/118eb92e315058c8cb17a64393241fafe14c99ed-1280x749-Kopie-300x176.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" a...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-03 05:57:25
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Hegseth is winning the battle over the Pentagon’s future
- Outgoing Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s effort to modernize the service was a large part of his undoing.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-09-01 22:54:33
- Army secretary resigns after tension with Hegseth
- Dan Driscoll, in submitting his resignation, brought up concerns with the direction of the Army.
- — By Paul McLeary, Dasha Burns and Jack Detsch 2026-08-31 22:55:39
CGTN-China politics
- China: Venezuela cooperation must not face third-party interference
- The China-Venezuela cooperation doesn't concern any third party and should not be subjected to interference by any third party, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Thursday.
- 2026-09-03 13:58:58
- Xi's Kyrgyzstan visit promotes permanent friendship, says Chinese FM
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Kyrgyzstan has strengthened the bonds of permanent good-neighborliness and friendship between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
- 2026-09-03 13:19:52
- Xi Jinping's key quotes on SCO cooperation and development
- Over the years, President Xi has called for building a closer SCO community with a shared future, emphasizing efforts to build an open, inclusive, clean and beautiful world marked by lasting peace,...
- 2026-08-30 12:17:31
- From initiative to action: One year of Global Governance Initiative
- From initiative to action: One year of Global Governance Initiative
- 2026-09-01 10:23:40
- President Xi Jinping attends 'SCO Plus' meeting in Bishkek
- President Xi Jinping attends 'SCO Plus' meeting in Bishkek
- 2026-09-01 08:22:37
- Chinese vice premier meets Putin
- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Wednesday met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok.
- 2026-09-03 05:41:36
- Deported to a country he's never called home
- Deported to a country he's never called home
- 2026-08-29 18:50:22
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Diana Shipping continues Genco exit as holding slides below 10%
- Genco Shipping & Trading shares have held their value despite a series of selldowns by the Greek owner
- — Joe Brady 2026-09-03 22:16:37
- Scorpio Tankers rate update shows handymaxes gaining strength
- New York-listed shipowner also fixes out three more tankers on three-year terms
- — Joe Brady 2026-09-03 21:42:50
- Radar systems face scrutiny after tanker and ferry collide off Malaysia
- Investigators examine what happened before vessels made contact
- — Huaqing Ma 2026-09-03 21:39:54
- ‘Growth, growth, growth’: Patriot Maritime is a ‘small’ manager with big ambitions
- Chief executive and owner of Houston-based company open to new markets after scoring biggest government contract
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-03 19:52:05
- Zim expected to return to dividends in third quarter after upgraded earnings bets
- Clarksons Securities is maintaining ‘neutral’ rating on stock based on uncertainty of Hapag-Lloyd takeover
- — Joe Brady 2026-09-03 17:03:25
- Russian Arctic oil terminal to ship first cargo from new volumes via Northern Sea Route
- President Vladimir Putin stresses goal of year-round navigation on polar passage
- — Lucy Hine 2026-09-03 15:58:32
- CSSC chairman courts European shipowners as Chinese shipyard giant pushes green agenda
- Xu Peng calls for China and Europe to work closer on green fuel
- — Craig Eason 2026-09-03 13:43:08
EveryCRS Appropriations
- National Park Service (NPS) Appropriations: TenYear Trends
- 2026-06-03 04:00:00
- Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-06-03 04:00:00
- Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills
- 2026-06-15 04:00:00
- Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills
- 2026-06-16 04:00:00
- Bureau of Reclamation: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations
- 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
TechCrunch
- The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus
- While restaurant owners might look to generative AI as a shortcut to sprucing up their menu, customers can viscerally sense that something is wrong with the food.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-09-04 04:21:03
- Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation
- The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-09-04 00:48:42
- Oura files to go public
- The ring maker says that its business has shown significant revenue growth over the past year.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-09-03 22:35:41
- Tesla is asking people if they want to buy and run Cybercab fleets
- The company published a form on its website Thursday soliciting info from people who are interested in "Cybercab fleet vehicle purchasing."
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-09-03 22:18:30
- Startup ARR is less secure than ever, new research shows
- The AI era has completely broken enterprise buying patterns, and startups haven't yet figured out how to navigate.
- — Julie Bort 2026-09-03 20:59:23
- The Cybercab is Tesla’s ‘fork in the road’ moment
- The company is about to formally launch the gold two-seater, with no steering wheel or pedals -- a move that could change Tesla forever.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-09-03 19:42:48
- Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation
- The high-profile startup's annual revenue run rate stands at over $100 million.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-09-03 19:36:29
Space.com
- 'Alien: Isolation 2': Facing a ruthless and evolved Xenomorph in our Gamescom hands-on preview
- Sega and Creative Assembly's long-awaited survival horror sequel hits the ground running with a new cast of characters and a fast-paced prologue.
- — Fran Ruiz 2026-09-03 20:00:00
- 2 spacecraft will soon reach Mercury after 8 years in space. Here's what BepiColombo can do
- After an 8-year trek to Mercury, BepiColombo will finally split into two spacecraft ready to track down the secrets of the least-explored planet in the inner solar system.
- — Meghan Bartels 2026-09-03 18:52:34
- 'Strange New Worlds'' latest episode is a soap opera spoof, but hasn't 'Star Trek' always been a soap opera in space?
- The latest 'Strange New Worlds' takes the silliness to warp factor nine, but soap opera plots have long been part of the 'Star Trek' mix
- — Richard Edwards 2026-09-04 01:36:01
- 'A new mission starting today': 8 years after launch, BepiColombo begins Mercury arrival
- After nearly eight years traveling through the inner solar system, the trailblazing BepiColombo spacecraft has finally begun its arrival at Mercury.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-09-03 16:27:58
- Comet McNaught put on a surprise show this summer: Here's how to spot it before it fades
- Comet McNaught brightened dramatically during two outbursts around perihelion as it made a close approach to the sun.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-09-03 21:19:06
- Mesmerizing plasma loops on the sun | Space photo of the day for Sept. 3, 2026
- "To see one AND catch it right on the limb AND have it happen on a clear day when I'm home and able to catch it was a real treat."
- — Daisy Dobrijevic 2026-09-03 14:32:03
- On this day in space! Sept. 3, 2006: Europe's SMART-1 spacecraft crashes into the moon in lunar death dive
- On Sept. 3, 2006, a European satellite named SMART-1 crashed into the moon! Here's why it mattered.
- — Hanneke Weitering 2026-09-03 21:21:28