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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’s deadly AI training platform for drone tech opens to UK companies
- Ukraine opens wartime battlefield data to Britain through Avengers AI Labs, giving British companies access to data for AI drone development.
- — Katie Livingstone 2026-09-25 21:24:56
- Trump administration obligates $307M for military aid to Ukraine
- The Trump administration has made legally binding commitments to spend almost all of the $400 million Congress approved for military aid to Ukraine.
- — Patricia Zengerle and Mike Stone, Reuters 2026-09-25 19:49:34
- US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
- A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon.
- — Reuters 2026-09-25 19:19:29
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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
- Navy Previews MUSV Phase II Project
- The Navy on Thursday announced an upcoming Area of Interest (AOI) release for Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MUSV) Phase II Integration and Testing, meant to put finalists on a marketplace [&#...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-25 21:48:12
- Navy Establishes New Robotic And Autonomous Warfighting Development Center
- Navy leadership on Thursday established the service’s newest development center, focused on operational employment of robotic and autonomous systems. The Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-25 21:00:38
- Northrop Grumman Receives Long-Lead Funding for 67 APG-85 Radars for F-35s
- Northrop Grumman [NOC] has received a nearly $124 million fixed-price incentive contract for long-lead items for 67 AN/APG-85 active electronically scanned array radars for the F-35 fighter by Lock...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-25 20:37:37
- Defense Watch: Munitions Shortages, IVEWS LRIP, Satellite Infrastructure
- Munitions Shortages. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Defense Department is plagued with “persistent shortages” of munitions. The congressional audit arm on Sept. 24...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-09-25 19:00:54
- Upcoming High-Energy Laser Counter-Drone Shoot Off Has $200 Million At Stake
- Depending on the results of a shootoff later this year of high-energy laser (HEL) systems against different types of small drones, the Defense Department is prepared to award up to […]<img wi...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-25 18:45:53
- DIU Seeks Commercial Tech, Private Capital For Counter-UxS In Maritime Environment
- The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) this week issued a solicitation for capabilities and private capital firms for a pilot effort in the area of counter-unmanned systems (C-UxS) in the [...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-24 21:10:53
- USAF Seeking Industry Input on Replacement of ARSR-4 Radar
- The U.S. Air Force wants companies’ insights on a replacement for the Air Route Surveillance Radar-4 (ARSR-4). Northrop Grumman [NOC] delivered more than 40 ARSR-4s in the 1990s for border [&...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-24 20:12:17
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Hispanic Heritage Month arrives amid political gains
- Hispanic lawmakers hold a growing share of elected offices, both on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures across the country, as National Hispanic Heritage Month begins this week. Hispanic lawmake...
- 2026-09-14 18:45:17
- Hospital group admits Senate health aide
- A veteran Democratic health policy aide has left Capitol Hill for a hospital advocacy group. Christina McCauley is now vice president of government relations at the Federation of American Hospitals...
- 2026-09-10 19:00:37
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-09-26 04:00:00
- Wrapping Up the Trump-Xi Summit / The President vs. the White House Press Corps
- Donald Trump's meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping result in an extended trade truce, as Beijing presses the U.S. on its stance regarding Taiwan. Meantime, a federal judge halts Trump from bann...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-09-25 22:07:00
- CBO’s Climate Health Forecasters
- Congress’s budget office takes on temperatures and Medicare spending.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-25 22:03:00
- Congress Tries to Fix College Sports
- The NCAA invites 535 athletic commissioners. Hope it works out.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-25 21:37:00
- Ending the ESG Dairy Heist
- The USDA settles a lawsuit against a coercive farm payment.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-25 21:36:00
- Trump Gives Putin Another Blessing
- He invites the Russian to the Florida G-20 despite his hybrid war.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-25 21:35:00
- Trump Is in Denial About AI’s Danger
- He tells the U.N. that concerns about mankind’s future are a hoax. Ike would have known better.
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-09-25 20:19:00
The Diplomat
- Mongolia’s New Government Set Ambitious Goals. But Are They Realistic?
- Data centers, the Sovereign Wealth Fund, and a hydropower plant – will any of it better the lives of Mongolian people?
- — Bolor Lkhaajav 2026-09-25 17:36:00
- China’s Visibility Gap Around the Trump-Xi Summit
- Xi’s U.S. visit was extensively covered by official outlets. It's much harder to gauge public opinion or even interest.
- — Lina Ma 2026-09-25 16:44:00
- From Idols to KOICA: South Korea’s Disaster Support for Nepal
- Pop star donations and state aid work together to give Seoul a durable bond with Nepal.
- — Titiksha Devrani 2026-09-25 16:54:00
- What Lies Behind the Rise in Anti-Israel Sentiment in Thailand?
- Nationalist rabble-rousers have accused Israelis of trying to seize Thai territory, and Israeli tourists of misbehaving or disrespecting the country's culture.
- — Andrew Nachemson 2026-09-25 01:07:00
- North Korea’s Ukraine POWs Are Now in South Korea. What Comes Next?
- Both the South Korean government and the two former soldiers face an unprecedented resettlement process.
- — Michael MacArthur Bosack 2026-09-25 16:41:00
- The Militarization of Outer Space: Chinese Infrastructure in the Global South
- Projects developed within bilateral frameworks could form an international infrastructure that provides China with operational advantages in space.
- — Ana Soliz de Stange 2026-09-25 16:00:00
- Taiwan Isn’t Giving Up, It’s Pulling Apart
- Rising passivity in Taiwan doesn’t mean Taiwanese have given up on resisting. It means the conditions for political action are eroding.
- — Dennis Lu-Chung Weng 2026-09-25 15:00:00
European Security & Defence
- MKE PİRANA hit the surface target with live warhead
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-25 21:00:00
- KNDS and AERIX SYSTEMS announce a strategic cooperation
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/large_KNDS_DSP_10_01_2ffd02c0ae-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="KNDS and AERIX SYSTE...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-24 12:00:32
- Growing European Demand for Israeli Defence Systems
- <img width="300" height="233" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Viper-300-SpearUAV-300x233.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The launch of an Israeli SpearUAV...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-09-24 11:07:19
- Insta Selected for NCIA Contract Award in Cyber Security Domain
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Insta-Selected-for-NCIA-Contract-Award-in-Cyber-Security-Domain-300x169.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-24 10:00:34
- A new day dawns for the MALD decoy
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/251028_RTX_Tucson_37-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A new day dawns for the MALD® ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-24 09:19:07
- Rheinmetall awarded the maintenance contract for customs vessels
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-23-rheinmetall-erhaelt-wartungsvertrag-fuer-zollschiffe.37b09f54-300x209.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-23 14:00:40
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
- The incident raises the possibility that top secret weapons technology may have been exposed to a foreign adversary — including China.
- — By Audrey Decker and Mark Satter 2026-09-18 15:55:26
- US, in controversial deal, agrees to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia
- Lawmakers have expressed concerns for years that the move would give China access to sensitive technology.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-17 20:01:00
- Trump floats setting up Army base in Poland
- The potential move comes after the Pentagon sought to pull troops from the country earlier this year.
- — By Jack Detsch 2026-09-17 18:56:22
CGTN-China politics
- Xi says to work with Trump to steer China-US ties on steady course
- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he is ready to work with US President Donald Trump to steer the giant ship of China-US ties on a steady course towards the future.
- 2026-09-24 14:31:54
- 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's key quotes on global governance
- Chinese President Xi Jinping has shared his views on global governance on multiple occasions. The following are some of his key quotes.
- 2026-09-24 03:35:21
- Trump greets President Xi at airport
- Trump greets President Xi at airport
- 2026-09-23 22:03:07
- Israel election panel votes to disqualify Arab party, two candidates
- Israel's Central Elections Committee voted on Wednesday to disqualify an Arab party and two left-wing lawmakers from running in the October 27 election, amid mounting tensions over the Israeli-Pale...
- 2026-09-24 04:48:37
- China, US reach consensus on eight outcomes from President Xi's visit
- China and the United States have reached a consensus on eight outcomes in President Xi Jinping's state visit to the US.
- 2026-09-26 08:05:55
- Xi, Peng Liyuan visit US National Archives with Trump and his wife
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited the US National Archives in Washington, D.C. on Friday, accompanied by US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
- 2026-09-25 15:52:44
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- France to send troops to Yanbu as Houthis pledge not to attack EU ships
- Macron says troops will not get involved in the fighting
- — Eric Priante Martin,Harry Papachristou 2026-09-25 21:40:00
- US ends probe after liner group World Shipping Council scales back agreement
- Federal Maritime Commission placated by amendments to strip out trade association work and discussions on key international policy positions
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-25 19:18:51
- ‘Safer than wind’: Nuclear-propulsion players make their case in Miami
- It’s not the old-school nuclear power, but can ‘perception and fear’ be overcome but new safety and savings?
- — Joe Brady 2026-09-25 17:19:26
- Video: Blazing inferno rages on Greek truck carrier abandoned off Mykonos
- Authorities scramble to organise response to disaster on Attica Group vessel
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-09-25 17:15:53
- Heung-A puts $136.5m guarantee behind tanker newbuilding trio
- South Korean shipowner shifts newbuilding purchases to three special-purpose companies
- — TradeWinds staff 2026-09-25 17:04:30
- Root canal: Panama questions deepen as Federal Maritime Commission tips fees probe
- For the second straight day, ASBA delegates hear some tough questions asked about frothy transit fees in key maritime chokepoint
- — Joe Brady 2026-09-25 16:23:08
- American Club returns to members for cash after costly claims year
- Impact of the most expensive maritime disaster and other major losses prompted the move
- — Paul Peachey 2026-09-25 16:11:41
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 State of Play
- 2026-06-24 04:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
- Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-09-26 21:02:06
- TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement
- TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-09-26 20:24:45
- Meta and YouTube say they will run ads for ‘Musk’ documentary after all
- Two companies now say they will accept advertising for director Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary about Elon Musk, following earlier reporting that a number of social media platforms had rejecte...
- — Anthony Ha 2026-09-26 17:44:00
- Levoit’s new air purifier is for the pet odors that have taken over your apartment
- This $189.99 air purifier is specifically designed to tackle pet odors, removing up to 70% in one hour.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-09-26 17:00:00
- I created an interactive digital avatar of myself — and you can talk to it
- After obtaining an interactive avatar and training it to discuss venture fraud, I have mixed feelings about making AI clones of ourselves.
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-09-26 14:00:00
- At Meta Connect, the company’s smart glasses were everywhere
- The company behind Facebook and Instagram wants to keep consumers connected to the digital world via its ever-growing line of smart glasses.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-09-26 01:08:57
- Crusoe abandons $1.25B plan to use Boom turbines at AI data centers
- Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said the company's new stationary power plants were no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-09-25 23:11:10
Space.com
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