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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
- Lithuania to buy Patria armored vehicles, eyes local industry share
- A contract is expected to be signed with the Finnish producer in 2027.
- — Jaroslaw Adamowski 2026-05-28 15:23:54
- Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner
- “We need these jets, and for us this is really a new page for Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said.
- — Simon Johnson and Johan Ahlander, Reuters 2026-05-28 14:21:57
- Germany’s defense minister makes rare personal pitch for submarine deal in Ottawa
- “Canada opting for the 212CD would mean to consistently and sustainably pursue the transatlantic path towards closer integration of our economies.”
- — Linus Höller 2026-05-28 12:50:06
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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
- Striveworks Tapped As First AI Firm To Work On Both Of Army’s NGC2 Prototyping Efforts
- Striveworks announced Thursday it has received a deal from the Army to expand its work on the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative, and will now bring its artificial […]<img ...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-05-28 15:19:25
- DIU Awards $159 Million For Hermeus To Demonstrate High-Mach Flight And Payload Release
- Hermeus on Thursday said it has received a $159 million contract modification from the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to demonstrate high-Mach flight and high-speed payload carry and re...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-05-28 12:44:23
- HASC Looks To Restrict USV Deliveries Without Navy CONOPS And Strategy
- The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy draft bill aims to restrict the Navy’s use of unmanned surface vessels (USV) until it decides on key factors […...
- — Rich Abott 2026-05-27 21:48:37
- Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC
- A draft defense policy bill released this week says the Army is fielding counter-drone capabilities for defense of fixed sites and maneuver forces but suggests that troops at the lowest […]<i...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-05-27 21:44:51
- HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps
- The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) wants a closer look at the Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) effort, citing support for the development program while expressing caution to avo...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-05-27 21:44:06
- Boeing, USAF Conduct Preliminary Design Review of LAM Pylon for B-1B, Company Says
- Boeing [BA] engineers at the company’s Oklahoma City site recently completed a preliminary design review to put the Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylon on the U.S. Air Force B-1 bomber […...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-05-27 21:40:39
- Marine Corps Explores Adding Second Supplier For ‘Production-Ready’ JLTVs
- The Marine Corps is exploring potentially adding another supplier to its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, seeking information from vendors capable of delivering “mature, production-re...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-05-27 21:18:49
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Pipeline to Washington: Sable's federal push
- The operator behind a controversial effort to restart offshore oil production in California has emerged as one of Washington's fastest-growing lobbying clients. Sable Offshore Corp. tallied $620,0...
- 2026-05-26 19:10:30
- Census Bureau counts on House aide
- An aide to Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn. ) has moved from Capitol Hill to the Census Bureau. Jones Hussey has joined the bureau as chief of congressional and intergovernmental affairs after serv...
- 2026-05-22 19:15:27
- DelBene gets dose of McDermott+
- Rep. Suzan DelBene's (D-Wash. ) policy team is getting a new addition from the health care side of K Street. Julia Grabo has joined DelBene's office as a senior policy adviser after serving as a m...
- 2026-05-21 19:25:03
- Checkmate enters lobbying elite on lean client roster
- Checkmate Government Relations entered the lobbying industry's top tier to start 2026, fueled by a small group of high-value clients. Checkmate totaled $10. 9 million in lobbying revenue in Q1, mak...
- 2026-05-18 18:49:15
- Problem Solvers lean Center Forward
- Bipartisan dealmaking on Capitol Hill is getting a new hand with roots in centrist advocacy work. Danny Garza has joined the Problem Solvers Caucus as executive director, serving under co-chairs Re...
- 2026-05-14 19:42:07
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-05-28 04:00:00
- WSJ Opinion: History Repeats in Iran
- An Editor at Large: Donald Trump seemed to have learned the lessons of his predecessors in the Middle East, says columnist Gerard Baker. Then he overreached anyway.
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-05-27 23:57:00
- Pope Leo’s AI Manifesto
- His defense of human agency is welcome but not his faith in the state.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-05-27 21:41:00
- RFK Jr.’s Hantavirus Epiphany
- The HHS chief offers liability protection for experimental treatments.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-05-27 21:37:00
- The Tax Collector’s Paradise
- The Aloha State now vies with California for highest income-tax rate.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-05-27 21:34:00
- The Ken Paxton Republicans
- Trial lawyers and Democrats are the big winners in the GOP Texas Senate primary.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-05-27 21:24:00
- Stop Helping Billionaires Move Out of New York City
- The pied-à-terre tax is just another example of people wanting someone else to foot the bill for their benefits.
- 2026-05-27 21:24:00
The Diplomat
- ICC Announces November 30 as Start Date for Trial of Former Philippine President
- Rodrigo Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity involving the murders of at least 76 people during violent anti-drug crackdowns.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-05-28 01:09:00
- The Strategic Corridor Turning Singapore Into China’s Indispensable Partner
- Beijing’s New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor is emerging as a strategic supply line for Beijing – and Singapore helped design it.
- — Marcus Loh 2026-05-28 03:56:00
- Singaporean Foreign Minister Winds Up Working Visit to North Korea
- The visit, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of relations between the two countries, came as part of a tour that also included stops in China and South Korea.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-05-28 00:38:00
- Where Does Bangladesh’s Once Dominant Awami League Stand Today?
- The former ruling party, once a mainstay of Bangladeshi politics, has largely disappeared from public political life. But its leaders remain defiant.
- — Saqlain Rizve 2026-05-27 16:31:00
- A Textbook Debate: Why Russian Historians Told Kyrgyz Historians to Ditch the Term ‘Colonialism’
- If legitimacy is tied to history, then exactly how that history is interpreted matters beyond conference rooms packed with historians.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-05-27 17:25:00
- What’s Driving Anti-Qing Sentiment in Contemporary China?
- A patriotic film backfired because a growing number of Han Chinese don’t see the Manchu-origin Qing dynasty as a part of their history.
- — Zhenlin Cui 2026-05-27 14:58:00
- China’s Rise and the Challenge to US Maritime Security
- Insights from James R. Holmes.
- — Mercy A. Kuo 2026-05-27 14:29:00
European Security & Defence
- Airbus partners with Mistral AI to strengthen the use of artificial intelligence in sovereign aerospace applications
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Airbus-p_8460_Airbus-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Foto: Airbus]" style="display:...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-28 12:31:34
- Expansion of Bundeswehr logistics: Rheinmetall to supply more than 2,000 military transport vehicles
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/UTVRMMV-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="(Photo: Rheinmetall)" style="display: block;...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-28 08:04:35
- GA-ASI AND U.S. AIR FORCE DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED MANNED-UNMANNED TEAMING WITH MQ-20 AVENGER® AND F-35 IN JOINT AUTONOMY EXERCISE
- <img width="300" height="158" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Us-air-force-demonstrate-advanced-manned-unmanned-teaming-mq-20-300x158.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-28 07:01:07
- DroneShield Expands Urban Airspace Security Capabilities Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ds-news-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="DroneShield’s SentryCiv provides fixed-sit...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-27 11:41:35
- Patria set for technology transfer to Lithuania in the CAVS programme
- <img width="300" height="141" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/b79a365561dcb3df_800x800ar-300x141.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Patria Group]" st...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-27 10:32:49
- Rheinmetall to supply further Laser-Light-Modules
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LLM-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="(Photo: Rheinmetall)" style="display: block; mar...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-27 09:17:14
Politico Defense feed
- Pentagon puts building blocks in place for Cuba invasion
- The Navy’s presence in the Caribbean has not reduced despite the Iran war.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-05-27 21:15:57
- Trump faces first big loss on Iran war
- Votes in the House and Senate this week to halt the military campaign would prove a stunning embarrassment for the president.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III 2026-05-20 17:20:34
- Trump says he’ll talk to Taiwan’s president amid arms deal negotiations
- Proposed direct contact between the U.S. and Taiwanese president overturns decades of diplomatic practice governing ties between the two countries.
- — By Phelim Kine and Gregory Svirnovskiy 2026-05-20 16:04:37
- Senate advances anti-Iran war measure in surprise blow to Trump
- Sen. Bill Cassidy, who lost his primary this weekend, became the latest GOP defector as critics took advantage of Republican absences to advance a war powers resolution.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-05-19 22:43:00
- Hegseth enters the war between Donald Trump and Thomas Massie
- The Defense secretary’s remarks are highly unusual for a civilian military leader.
- — By Paul McLeary and Lisa Kashinsky 2026-05-18 20:33:07
- 4 crew members eject safely after 2 Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
- “Everyone is safe and I think that’s the most important thing,” a spokespersons said.
- — By Associated Press 2026-05-17 21:34:45
- USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro’s capture
- The warship and two destroyers docked in Norfolk, Virginia, with about 5,000 sailors waiting to see their families for the first time since June.
- — By Associated Press 2026-05-16 17:26:10
CGTN-China politics
- World leaders react to ceasefire agreement & Iran
- World leaders react to ceasefire agreement & Iran
- 2026-04-11 17:55:17
- Vietnam's top leader To Lam arrives in Beijing for state visit
- To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and president of Vietnam, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit to China through Friday.
- 2026-04-14 01:54:43
- KMT chairwoman pays tribute to Sun Yat-sen at cenotaph in Beijing
- Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led a KMT delegation on Saturday to pay tribute to Sun Yat-sen, a great forerunner of China's democratic revolution, at the cenotaph ...
- 2026-04-11 08:48:53
- Faces of Africa - Kalthum Mohammad: The woman who talks to Boko Haram
- Maiduguri is the largest city in northeastern Nigeria and the capital of Borno State. However, in Africa’s counter-terrorism history, it is known as the “birthplace” of the Nigerian terrorist...
- 2026-04-11 06:15:14
- Iranian, German FMs discuss Middle East conflict, truce over phone
- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, exchanged views on the recent conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran and the ceasefire bet...
- 2026-04-11 13:31:37
- Pakistan PM: US-Iran ceasefire 'holding,' peace efforts ongoing
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was "holding" and that efforts were underway to reach an agreement after weekend talks failed ...
- 2026-04-13 13:33:15
- Experts: Mainland's 10 measures to bring tangible benefits for Taiwan
- The Chinese mainland on Sunday unveiled a package of 10 policies and measures to promote cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, a move experts say will bring tangible benefits to people in the Tai...
- 2026-04-13 06:29:06
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Hafnia changes its tune on newbuildings despite wishing prices were lower
- Product tanker specialist is wary of high prices for secondhand ships in uncertain markets
- — Gary Dixon 2026-05-28 14:53:01
- A card, a club, a quiver: International Seaways’ Jeff Pribor gives a lesson in ATM 101
- This week’s Streetwise takes a look at how the New York tanker owner might — or might not — choose to issue ‘at the market’ stock
- — Joe Brady 2026-05-28 14:36:08
- Ice-breaking LNG carrier embarks on early Northern Sea Route passage east
- Arc7 is laden with sanctioned cargo from Arctic LNG 2 plant
- — Lucy Hine 2026-05-28 14:25:25
- Capesize player Seanergy adds sixth newbuilding in strong freight market
- Greek owner Stamatis Tsantanis boosts newbuilding programme amid soaring freight rates for his index-linked fleet
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-05-28 14:18:39
- Britannia appoints first female chief underwriter in industry’s 171-year history
- Helen Todd takes top underwriting job in reshuffle of leadership posts
- — Paul Peachey 2026-05-28 14:13:09
- Greek banks rise to the top of the ship finance game
- Hellenic lenders have become the biggest single source of bank finance for their country’s owners
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-05-28 13:31:54
- Atlantic VLCC market remains strong even amid Middle East loadings
- Fearnleys reports lots of off-market activity, but available data shows a buoyant Atlantic market
- — Matt Coyne 2026-05-28 13:23:58
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Overview of FY2026 Appropriations for the Census Bureau
- 2026-03-19 04:00:00
- FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs
- 2026-03-19 04:00:00
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 Provisions
- 2026-03-24 04:00:00
- Energy and Water Development: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-25 04:00:00
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-25 04:00:00
- Legislative Branch: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-26 04:00:00
- Status of FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations: In Brief
- 2026-03-27 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Slate Auto will start taking orders for its low-cost EV on June 24
- The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-05-28 15:34:10
- Sneak peek at new Siri app reveals Apple’s plans to take on ChatGPT and more
- New renders offer a closer look at Apple’s planned AI overhaul for iOS 27, including a redesigned Siri experience powered and standalone Siri app.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-05-28 14:45:13
- Rivian under investigation over rear suspension failures on R1 models
- At least two owners have lost control of their vehicles after a critical suspension component broke. In both cases, the vehicles had been previously serviced.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-05-28 14:41:56
- RSI is the new AGI — and it’s just as hard to pin down
- A new crop of AI labs are focused on recursive self-improvement — but the goal is proving elusive.
- — Russell Brandom 2026-05-28 14:30:17
- At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Databricks’ co-founder on what kills enterprise AI deals
- Enterprise AI is entering a different phase now, one where enterprises are no longer evaluating whether AI is exciting. They are evaluating whether it is safe to deploy broadly.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-05-28 14:30:00
- YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and ‘Auto speed’
- The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-05-28 14:28:47
- Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline extended to June 8 after overwhelming demand
- After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8. Nominate a standout startup or apply yours today.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-05-28 14:15:00
Space.com
- Astrophotographer spends 115 hours capturing Horsehead Nebula in striking detail with backyard telescope
- The Horsehead Nebula cuts a dark silhouette against glowing clouds in the constellation Orion.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-05-28 15:00:00
- Astronaut captures aurora magic from the ISS | Space photo of the day for May 28, 2026
- This is one spectacular photograph.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-05-28 14:00:00
- How to catch the perfect full moonrise — just in time for the Blue Moon show on May 30
- A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you'll miss its magic. Here's how to plan it precisely.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-05-28 13:00:00
- What's next for SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket after its historic debut flight?
- SpaceX's "V3" Starship megarocket did pretty well on its debut flight last week. What's next for the powerful next-gen vehicle?
- — Mike Wall 2026-05-28 13:00:00
- Most powerful 'ghost particle' ever may have come from a cosmic particle accelerator fed by a black hole
- The most energetic "ghost particle" neutrino ever detected may have been blasted at Earth by blazars, suggesting that these events and their black hole engines are powerful cosmic particle accelera...
- — Robert Lea 2026-05-28 12:00:00
- Enjoy the Season 5 finale of 'For All Mankind' and be first to view spinoff series 'Star City' anywhere with these exclusive VPN deals — save 87% off and a bonus free $30 Amazon Gift Card
- Surfshark comes recommended as one of the best VPN services, and offers online security and convenience, now with a $415 discount and a $30 Amazon voucher.
- — Paul Brett 2026-05-28 11:00:00
- Where did Mercury get its water ice? Maybe from a single slow asteroid impact
- Mercury may have gotten much of its polar ice within a single Mercurian day following a massive asteroid impact, a new study suggests.
- — Sharmila Kuthunur 2026-05-28 14:26:54