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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 clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia
- The U.S. Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
- — Reuters 2026-09-18 17:44:31
- US Air Force has a $14 billion supply hole, service officials say
- As the force grapples with supply chain and maintenance issues, sustainment funding to fill the $14 billion gap is becoming increasingly necessary.
- — Cristina Stassis 2026-09-18 14:35:13
- Latvia chooses Czech howitzers over Swedish Archer offer
- Latvia will buy Czech Morana 155 mm howitzers, reversing an earlier decision to by the rival Archer artillery weapon from Sweden's BAE Systems Bofors.
- — Jaroslaw Adamowski 2026-09-18 11:01:43
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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
- Sikorsky Nabs Army Deal For 16 More Black Hawks, Sets Path For New ‘Multiple-Year’ Contract
- The Army has awarded Sikorsky [LMT] a deal to build 16 more UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, with the company confirming the award is an initial step toward a new “multiple-year” […]<img wid...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-09-18 21:37:17
- True Anomaly and Northrop Grumman Aiming to Build GHOST-R Prototypes to Reduce RG-XX Costs
- The Defense Innovation Unit and U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) have awarded True Anomaly and Northrop Grumman [NOC] Geosynchronous High-Resolution Optical Space-Based Tactical...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-18 21:23:42
- Defense Watch: X-Bat Collab in Poland, German F-35, DAF Battle Network
- X-BAT Collab in Poland. Shield AI this month signed a five-year letter of intent with two Polish companies to partner on the design, production, delivery and sustainment of the X-BAT […]<img ...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-09-18 20:54:27
- Lockheed Martin Gets GM Defense-Made PAC-3 MSE Components Under One Month From Order
- Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Sept. 17 announced it received the first mission-critical components for the Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC)-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor from GM Defen...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-18 20:35:45
- Navy Seeks New Affordable Interceptor In Request For White Papers
- The Navy is starting to pursue accelerated development and prototyping for a new lower cost anti-air interceptor, dubbed the Naval Affordable Interceptor Prototype, according to a new Request for W...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-18 20:33:18
- Drone Mothership Developer Modalic Gives Peek At First Production Aircraft
- FORT BRAGG, N.C.—Modalic, which has been developing and flying prototypes of an autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that can be used to launch smaller drones, effectors and conduct other mi...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-18 20:07:57
- U.S. Space Force Pins Hopes on Space-Based Radar Systems, Northrop Grumman Building GMTI System
- Moving target indication (MTI) from space has been a reconnaissance dream for decades–and a challenging one to achieve. Witness the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) Discoverer II ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-18 20:05:40
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Hundreds of Hill staffers remain 25 years after 9/11
- Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, hundreds of the congressional staffers who were employed on Capitol Hill are still there in 2026. Of the over 17,000 salaried congressional ...
- 2026-09-08 17:04:35
- 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
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-09-19 04:00:00
- WSJ Opinion: The Zero-Risk Society Has Arrived
- Unruly Republic: The U.S. achieved dominance by taking big chances. But where has that ethos gone, asks columnist Barton Swaim? Yesterday it was the Omicron variant; today, data centers and the AI ...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-09-18 23:28:00
- An American Investor
- Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman.
- — James Freeman 2026-09-18 22:16:00
- The Tariff Gift to Abdul El-Sayed
- Michigan voters oppose Trump’s trade war with Canada, which is helping the radical Democrat.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-18 21:45:00
- Jon Kyl, American Conservative
- The Senate workhorse was an expert on nuclear policy and defense.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-18 21:41:00
- The Saudis, the Houthis, and Israel
- A new challenge requires Riyadh to work with Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-18 21:40:00
- The Staring Contest Over the Dollar and the Yen
- Or is it a circular firing squad among Bessent, Tokyo and investors?
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-18 21:38:00
The Diplomat
- India’s New Eye in the Sky: EOS-05 Satellite and What It Means for South Asia
- EOS-05 is a single satellite that is part of a broader imitative of India to strengthen its ISR capabilities.
- — Abdul Moiz Khan and Sher Ali Kakar 2026-09-18 19:18:00
- Abroad, India’s RSS Speaks of ‘Love.’ At Home, Its Affiliates Attack Christians.
- From church vandalism to grave desecration, assaults against Christian minorities are increasing in the large state of West Bengal since the BJP, an RSS offshoot, came to power in May.
- — Snigdhendu Bhattacharya 2026-09-18 17:50:00
- From Symbolism to Strategy: The Expanding Operational Role of Women in Baloch Militancy
- The motivations of individual women who join militant organizations cannot be reduced to a single explanation. The organizational incentives are easier to identify.
- — Natasha Matloob and Yummna Hina Khan 2026-09-18 17:23:00
- Shipki La and the Battle Over the History of China-India Trade
- The Chinese narrative attempts to erase the independent agency Tibet exercised before 1951, framing Shipki La as a historical link between China and India (not Tibet and India).
- — Akansh Khandelwal 2026-09-18 17:14:00
- Infrastructure Gaps Test Pakistan’s Flagship CPEC Industrial Zone, Field Survey Finds
- Even as investment tops 327 billion rupees, firms at Allama Iqbal Industrial City report inadequate wastewater infrastructure, unreliable utilities, and no public transport.
- — Mujtaba Arshad 2026-09-18 16:34:00
- The Nexperia Case Was Actually a Success. Does Europe Know That?
- A combination of media misunderstandings, Chinese distortions, and Dutch mistakes raise the risk that Europeans draw the wrong conclusions about economic security.
- — Sense Hofstede 2026-09-18 15:26:00
- Making the Most Out of Growing US-Uzbekistan Trade and Investment
- Uzbekistan aims to attract greater U.S. investment, and is making its own investments in the United States. But it can’t forget the people.
- — Wilder Alejandro Sánchez 2026-09-18 15:00:00
European Security & Defence
- Naval Group and Nibe Limited sign strategic MoU
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG-20260918-WA0017-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="(Photo © Naval Group)" style="d...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-18 21:00:39
- IRYDA+ X1 at MSPO 2026
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Iryda-X1-MSPO-2026-04-Kopie-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="MBF Group S.A. and Shark...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-18 21:00:15
- Record-Breaking MSPO 2026
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-09-14-132201-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Record-Breaking...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-18 07:11:36
- IDV brings latest generation VIKING UGV to DVD 2026
- <img width="300" height="259" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IDV-brings-latest-generation-VIKING-UGV-to-DVD-2026-in-two-advanced-configurations-300x259.jpg" class="webfeedsFeat...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-18 06:34:36
- Babcock and Ark Robotics partner
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Babcock-Ark-Robotics-MOU-signing-DVD-2026-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="(Photo © ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-17 17:03:45
- Emmanuel LEVACHER Re-elected President of GICAT
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Portrait-Benoit-Vedel-NB-2jpg-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Emmanuel LEVACHER Re-e...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-17 16:00:31
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- ‘The US can’t lose’: Pentagon plows ahead on AI despite warnings
- Military leaders warn the risks of falling behind adversaries in artificial intelligence research outweigh the potential risks of the technology.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-09-16 19:50:00
- Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting
- The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-09-15 18:12:26
- Iran war has led to munitions shortfall, bottlenecks to restock, Pentagon IG says
- The Defense Department’s independent watchdog acknowledged the shortfall, a concern the administration has downplayed for months.
- — By Casey He 2026-09-15 15:28:17
- Hegseth allies campaign to put loyalist in Army secretary job
- Pentagon officials are pushing spokesperson Sean Parnell for the position and launching attacks against other candidates.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-09-14 21:31:03
CGTN-China politics
- US House passes Russia sanctions bill granting Trump tariff authority
- The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature.
- 2026-09-17 15:11:29
- Should US lawmakers give states more power to regulate AI?
- U.S. lawmakers are preparing to vote Tuesday on whether to give states more power to protect the public from rising energy costs linked to the construction of AI data centers. The bill comes as AI ...
- 2026-09-15 22:20:53
- Ramaphosa calls for BRICS framework on AI governance
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for BRICS countries to establish a cooperative and inclusive framework for the safe use of artificial intelligence.
- 2026-09-14 14:03:08
- Center-left bloc leads Swedish election, preliminary results show
- Center-left bloc leads Swedish election, preliminary results show
- 2026-09-14 00:34:44
- Chinese VP addresses welcome banquet of Beijing Xiangshan Forum
- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Tuesday addressed the welcome banquet of the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which was attended by official representatives from nearly 100 countries, regions and ...
- 2026-09-16 01:08:26
- Mongolian president vows to deepen energy cooperation with China
- Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on Sunday said the Erdeneburen Hydropower Plant in the western Khovd Province is an important outcome of practical cooperation between Mongolia and China.
- 2026-09-14 00:55:37
- MOFA: DPP colluding with external forces doomed to fail
- MOFA: DPP colluding with external forces doomed to fail
- 2026-09-16 09:35:57
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Italy escorts container ship in Red Sea after defence minister vows to protect shipping
- Defence minister says country’s forces will protect Italian vessels
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-18 22:15:15
- Panagiotidis’ Toro beefs up MR tanker fleet with two acquisitions
- One transaction matches deal previously reported by brokers
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-18 20:36:44
- Senator sees opportunity to get 250-ship US-flag fleet into US military spending bill
- Senate version of National Defense Authorization Act could be one way to add additional provisions
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-18 18:33:50
- Upbeat LNG sector locks sights on long-term opportunities as near-term market burns
- Supply diversification and energy resilience emerge as watchwords of relentlessly upbeat Bangkok gas industry meet
- — Lucy Hine 2026-09-18 15:43:10
- US urges judge to reject claims on sanctioned SeaLead’s seized cash
- Ruling by the judge in US government’s favour would sweep aside all claims to assets
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-18 15:41:45
- Police retrieve cocaine from sea chest off Brazilian port
- Drug gangs increasingly favouring technique of stowing drugs below the waterline
- — Paul Peachey 2026-09-18 14:46:01
- AP Moller-Maersk confirms order for 26 large container ship newbuildings
- Two shipyards in China are building the series of LNG dual-fuel 18,600-teu vessels
- — Irene Ang 2026-09-18 14:24:34
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Programs and Appropriations (FY2012-FY2026)
- 2026-06-23 04:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- India forces caller-ID apps to feed spam reports to telcos
- Truecaller says the one-way sharing requirement would hand a commercially valuable proprietary asset to telecom operators.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-09-19 01:00:00
- Tilly Norwood’s press tour is going about as well as you’d expect for an AI
- In one particularly odd interview, Norwood seems to malfunction and begin speaking Chinese.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-09-19 00:12:07
- A startup that builds other startups raised $100M and is all-in on physical AI
- UP.Labs, now doing business under the name Vantora, is building startups for industrial corporations.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-09-18 23:25:01
- Anthropic is operating a lab that conducts biology experiments
- AI leaders have been promising that AI is the key to curing human disease. Anthropic researchers have also been warning that AI might kill us all.
- — Julie Bort 2026-09-18 23:13:31
- AI hallucination nearly triggers US military operation
- “It’s important for service members to understand the uncertainty inherent to LLMs," a GovAI research scholar warns.
- — Aditya Mehta 2026-09-18 23:12:32
- Anthropic’s first embedded evaluator is … Accenture?
- Accenture is about to take on its most high-risk consulting engagement ever.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-09-18 21:44:33
- Automattic names interim CFO after exec departures
- Jeremy Klaperman, the CFO of the company's WordPress VIP Enterprise business unit, will act as CFO for the time being.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-09-18 20:25:22
Space.com
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