⧼contact-menu⧽
Ⓒ 2026. Offset, LLC
Experience, not opinion.
An Archive to go-to-market & navigate the Defense landscape; get your own experience.
Business intelligence, Industry Best practices, case studies, problems & pain points, lessons learned, and operational and acquisition commands and offices focused on the information you need to better understand your DOD/IC customers.
Today's featured article
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
- Iran’s other would-be WMD program lies in ruins following strikes by Israel and the US
- “It almost seems like an afterthought and lower priority to the war planners,” said Jim Lamson, a former Iran analyst for the CIA of 23 years.
- — Linus Höller 2026-04-07 15:51:32
- US hits military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island
- Vice President JD Vance said the strikes were not a change in U.S. strategy.
- — Reuters 2026-04-07 15:17:58
- ‘A whole civilization will die tonight,’ Trump says as Iran defies deal
- A former U.S. State Department legal advisor said the remarks “could plausibly be interpreted as a threat to commit genocide.”
- — Parisa Hafezi and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters 2026-04-07 15:14:44
Picture of the day
- Mission
- Deliver capability now through affordable and adaptable programs that pace the threat.
- Vision
- 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.
Topical Index (Public)
Awarding Agencies (61 P)
Commands (1 P)
Companies (1,840 P)
Concepts (empty)
Offices (empty)
People (empty)
Problems (empty)
Programs (empty)
Vocabulary (2 P)
Retrieved from "https://defenseknowledge.com/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=13637"
Hidden categories:
Stories from around the Department of Defense
Failed to load RSS feed from https://www.defense.gov/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/RSS.ashx?ContentType=9&Site=945&max=50: Error parsing XML for RSS
Multimedia driven stories and information about Defense Department programs
Failed to load RSS feed from https://www.defense.gov/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/RSS.ashx?ContentType=700&Site=945&max=50: Error parsing XML for RSS
Speeches
Failed to load RSS feed from https://www.defense.gov/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/RSS.ashx?ContentType=11&Site=945&max=50: Error parsing XML for RSS
U.S. Department of Defense Contracts valued at $7.5 million or more
Failed to load RSS feed from https://www.defense.gov/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/RSS.ashx?ContentType=400&Site=945&max=50: Error parsing XML for RSS
Defense Daily
- X-Bow Providing Rocket Assisted Takeoff Kit For AEVEX Long-Range Loitering Munition
- X-Bow Systems has entered a new end market with a new tool in its quiver, receiving a $12.2 million contract from AEVEX to produce rocket-assisted takeoff (RATO) kits to launch […]<img width=...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-07 18:16:42
- USAF Seeking Advanced IR Countermeasures For HH-60Ws
- The Air Force is seeking industry feedback on an advanced infrared countermeasures system (AIRCM) that the service could use for its Lockheed Martin [LMT] HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search [̷...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-04-07 17:35:30
- Hermeus Scaling For National Security Missions With $350 Million Financing Round
- Hermeus, which has conducted two successful flight tests of prototype unmanned aircraft on a path to supersonic flight, on Tuesday said it closed $350 million in Series C financing that […]<i...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-07 15:18:13
- Powerus, DFT Team To Deliver Enhanced Drone Interceptors
- Powerus has partnered with Digital Force Technologies (DFT) to leverage DFT’s sensor fusion platform to strengthen the capabilities of its interceptor drones for countering threats posed by fast-...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-07 13:34:32
- On-Orbit Services Startup Starfish Space Raises $110 Million To Execute Missions, Boost Production
- Starfish Space on Tuesday said it has raised about $110 million in a Series B round that will be used to execute orbital servicing missions already on contract, boost production […]<img width...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-07 13:00:19
- Pentagon More Than Doubles Funding For Missile Defense Interceptors In 2027 Request
- The Pentagon’s fiscal year 2027 budget request is seeking billions of dollars more to procure missile defense interceptors, according to documents published Friday. The Missile Defense Agency’s...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-06 21:56:13
- Army Seeks Massive $36.6 Billion Missiles Investment In FY ‘27, With Big Bet On Reconciliation
- The Army’s plan for a massive $36.6 billion missiles investment in fiscal year 2027 places a big bet on Congress approving reconciliation funding, with the service eyeing large procurement increa...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-04-06 21:34:29
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- House staff salaries fall after reaching record highs
- House staff salaries declined in 2025 after reaching record highs the year prior, marking the first year-over-year drop in a decade. The median House staff salary fell to $74,061 in 2025, down 3. 7...
- 2026-04-06 18:40:06
- Lawmakers didn't always play it straight on April 1
- Lawmakers once marked April Fools' Day with amusing press releases but seem to have lost their sense of humor in recent years. Members of Congress have used April 1 press releases to highlight insi...
- 2026-04-01 20:38:56
- “All in” on lobbying: sportsbooks ramp up spending
- As millions of Americans placed bets on sporting events in the past year, sportsbook firms placed their bets on Capitol Hill. The rise of online sports betting platforms has pushed the activity int...
- 2026-03-30 17:35:17
- Fulcher bolsters staff with USDA hire
- A veteran staffer is returning to Capitol Hill after more than a decade away. Bob Bolster has joined Rep. Russ Fulcher's (R-Idaho) staff as legislative director after serving as branch chief of le...
- 2026-03-27 18:51:50
- House bonuses trend down in 2025
- Fourth-quarter bonuses among House staff in 2025 trailed those of 2024, with fewer large increases and more offices reporting pay declines. This decline comes on the heels of the longest government...
- 2026-03-23 17:35:34
WSJ Op-eds
- Pope Leo XIV Goes to War
- The pontiff wrongly suggests that pacifism is the sole acceptable moral position.
- — William McGurn 2026-04-06 21:18:00
- The Iran War Around the World
- China sees opportunity. Europe is divided. Aside from Tehran itself, Russia has the most to lose.
- — Walter Russell Mead 2026-04-06 21:14:00
- I Give Up on These Defeatists
- From ‘No Kings’ and Iran to data centers, too many Americans are fighting progress.
- — Andy Kessler 2026-04-05 19:50:00
- Trump’s Ultimatum Target List in Iran
- An escalation shouldn’t punish the people more than the regime.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-06 21:42:00
- The Farm Labor Shortfall Bites
- U.S. workers applied for only 182 of 415,000 jobs advertised last year.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-06 21:39:00
- Jamie Dimon Warns on Private Credit
- The JPMorgan CEO puts the mini-panic in financial markets in useful perspective.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-06 21:37:00
- In Estonia, NATO Practices for a Drone War
- The multinational battle group showed progress, but also raised questions about the allies’ readiness.
- — Jillian Kay Melchior 2026-04-07 16:25:00
The Diplomat
- Will the BJP Gain a Foothold in Key Indian States in Upcoming Assembly Elections?
- A largely Hindi-belt party, the BJP is looking to break into the strongholds of regional parties in West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- — Kavita Chowdhury 2026-04-07 12:29:00
- The EU is Forging a ‘Hedging Alliance’ With Indo-Pacific Middle Powers
- By integrating defense industries and geoeconomic statecraft, Europe and its Indo-Pacific partners are jointly building risk-diversifying mechanisms to navigate the U.S.-China-Russia great power co...
- — Shao Jingkai 2026-04-07 12:04:00
- What the Deaths of Indonesia’s Peacekeepers Mean for Its Foreign Policy
- The deaths and injuries serve as a stark reminder of the risks of Jakarta becoming more closely involved in a volatile region.
- — Muhammad Fauzan Malufti 2026-04-07 04:52:00
- Vietnam Communist Party Chief To Lam Appointed as State President
- The decision marks a break with the collective decision-making model that has prevailed for most of the country's recent history.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-04-07 04:26:00
- Rights Groups File Genocide Complaint Against Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing
- The complaint was accepted by the Attorney General's Office just days after the general was "elected" president by the military-dominated parliament.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-04-07 01:12:00
- Beijing’s Foreign Influence Tactics, Hidden in Plain Sight
- New reports document the scope and sophistication of the CCP's influence operations.
- — Sarah Cook 2026-04-06 18:24:00
- Pakistan’s Search for Diplomatic Relevance Amid the Iran War
- Is Pakistan’s mediation effort a diplomatic breakthrough or an act of geopolitical opportunism?
- — Namita Barthwal 2026-04-06 15:08:00
European Security & Defence
- Bittium and Telia Bring Resilient Mission-Critical Communications to 5G Networks for the First Time
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bittium_logo_blue_white-esd-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo Copyright 2026 Bi...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-07 11:31:06
- STATEMENT ON YFQ-42A CCA FLIGHT INCIDENT
- <img width="300" height="158" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/statement-yfq-42a-flight-incident-300x158.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: General At...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-07 10:18:22
- Vietnam Helicopter Corporation bolsters offshore operations with Airbus H225 helicopter order
- <img width="300" height="199" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/airbus-news-300x199.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Southern Vietnam Helicopter Co...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-07 09:12:51
- Hanwha Presents Land-to-Space Defense Solutions at FIDAE 2026
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Photo-1-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Hanwha]" style="display: block; marg...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-07 07:29:42
- Hybrid Communications and NATO’s Imperative for Innovation on the Eastern Flank
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NATO-and-hybid-comms-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="NATO and Hybrid Comms. [P...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-06 22:00:36
- Hanwha Group President and CSO Alex Wong Calls for U.S.–ROK Alliance Built on Industrial Capacity
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Photo-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Hanwha Aerospace]" style="display: b...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-02 12:25:00
Politico Defense feed
- Pentagon’s new plans in Iran give Trump a way out of war crime accusations
- Defense officials are expanding a list of strike options.
- — By Paul McLeary and Leo Shane III 2026-04-06 22:45:00
- NATO’s Rutte to meet with Trump at White House amid attacks on alliance
- The president has grown increasingly furious with the decades-old alliance amid the war in Iran.
- — By Aaron Pellish 2026-04-03 19:47:09
- One pilot rescued after fighter jet crash in Iran
- The second crew member’s fate is unknown.
- — By Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-04-03 15:29:14
- Hegseth ousts top Army general
- The departure of Army Chief of State Gen. Randy George follows a string of high-level firings under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and comes amid the Iran war.
- — By Jack Detsch 2026-04-02 21:57:02
- Iran war puts Cuba on the back burner
- The administration has a lot to deal with in the Middle East – and doesn’t want to hassle with Russia.
- — By Giselle Ruhiyyih Ewing and Eric Bazail-Eimil 2026-04-02 21:28:10
- Officials warn US is running out of targets to strike in Iran
- Iran is fighting a different kind of war, one less focused on military tactics than economics.
- — By Leo Shane III, Jack Detsch and Connor O'Brien 2026-04-02 21:00:00
- NASA's historic moon mission blasts into space
- The high-stakes journey will slingshot four astronauts around the moon and back.
- — By Audrey Decker 2026-04-01 23:07:19
CGTN-China politics
- Debris hits Oracle building in Dubai Internet City
- Debris from an aerial interception hit the Oracle building in Dubai Internet City, with no injuries reported, the Dubai Media Office said on Saturday.
- 2026-04-04 03:56:41
- Iran war: Uncertainty persists over US ground attack, Hormuz, talks
- As Tehran issues firm warnings over regional escalation and rejects US terms, Mehdi Latifi, a Tehran-based journalist and analyst, warns that any ground attack would bring devastating casualties an...
- 2026-03-31 05:42:31
- US steel tariffs drag down Mexico’s industry
- US steel tariffs drag down Mexico’s industry
- 2026-03-31 19:58:38
- Iran conflict, regulations spike gas prices in California
- Iran conflict, regulations spike gas prices in California
- 2026-03-31 17:22:27
- Illegal US, Israel's military ops root of Hormuz disruption: official
- Illegal US, Israel's military ops root of Hormuz disruption: official
- 2026-04-02 12:37:32
- Japan protesters rally against govt move to ease arms export rules
- Senior figures from several Japanese opposition parties joined thousands of citizens outside the bustling Ikebukuro station in Tokyo on Sunday evening to protest the government's dangerous push to ...
- 2026-04-06 07:01:11
- Japan's aid to Ukraine harms ties with Russia: foreign ministry
- By sending assistance to Kyiv, Japan is becoming increasingly embroiled in the conflict around Ukraine, thus damaging its relations with Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharov...
- 2026-04-07 00:57:02
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- American Steel: Exploring the hurdles facing Trump’s proposed shipbuilding spree
- Welcome to our first edition of the American Steel newsletter, a weekly exploration of topics in the US maritime industry. This week, we’re fittingly starting with a visit to America’s capital,...
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-04-07 16:16:37
- Norden makes new hire to oversee project cargo business for wind turbine components
- New recruit previously worked in logistics for one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers
- — Holly Birkett 2026-04-07 15:24:31
- ‘Not a toll to be paid’: Singapore rejects Strait of Hormuz safe passage talks with Iran
- City-state backs IMO corridor idea while defending navigation rights
- — Huaqing Ma 2026-04-07 15:12:04
- Key Iran oil hub struck as Trump promises ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Strait of Hormuz stays shut
- Countdown to deadline for Tehran to agree to reopen the waterway or risk massive attack
- — Matt Coyne 2026-04-07 14:45:39
- Bayes Business School starts scholarship fund for legendary shipping degree
- Greek alumni Yiannis Procopiou and Zisis Stylianos kick-start initiative and call on others to join
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-04-07 14:21:35
- Clarksons backs Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s Hyundai deal to knock $480m off risk
- Investors had been worried about owner being forced to buy out partner in Eukor
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-07 13:35:08
- Yamal LNG sends first cargo to China in six months
- Voyage by Chinese vessel comes as the EU steps up Russian gas import ban
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-07 13:23:33
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Congressional Rules Pertaining to Changes in Mandatory Program Spending in Appropriations Bills (CHIMPs)
- 2026-02-03 05:00:00
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-06 05:00:00
- Defense Primer: Defense Appropriations Process
- 2026-02-11 05:00:00
- Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-17 05:00:00
- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-23 05:00:00
- Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Programs and Appropriations (FY2012-FY2026)
- 2026-02-24 05:00:00
- Overview of FY2026 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS)
- 2026-02-25 05:00:00
TechCrunch
- Intel signs on to Elon Musk’s Terafab chips project
- The partnership brings semiconductor experience to Musk's latest high-tech project.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-04-07 18:10:01
- Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative
- The new model will be used by a small number of high-profile companies to engage in defensive cybersecurity work.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-04-07 18:00:00
- Apple’s foldable iPhone is on track to launch in September, report says
- The news follows a report from Nikkei Asia on Tuesday that raised concerns the company’s foldable iPhone could be delayed due to challenges during the phone’s engineering test phase.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-04-07 17:47:43
- Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords
- Fancy Bear, also known as APT28, has taken over thousands of residential home routers to steal passwords and authentication tokens in a wide-ranging espionage operation.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-04-07 17:01:41
- Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs
- Google Chrome's latest update brings vertical tabs and a cleaner Reading Mode to help manage cluttered browsing.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-04-07 17:00:00
- Binge is a movie-tracking app that warns you of jump scares in real time
- The app uses iPhone Live Activities to alert you when scary scenes are about to happen, while also tracking what to watch and where to stream it.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-04-07 16:51:54
- Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon’s AI chips
- Uber is expanding its AWS contract to run more of its ride-sharing features on Amazon's chips. This is a thumb-of-the nose at Oracle and Google.
- — Julie Bort 2026-04-07 16:46:59
Space.com
- Relive Artemis 2's epic moon flyby with these amazing photos
- NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts chronicled their historic loop around the moon on Monday (April 7) in great detail. Take a look at their stunning images here.
- — Mike Wall 2026-04-07 18:13:52
- 'Maul – Shadow Lord' stars Sam Witwer and Gideon Adlon talk Maul's surprising honesty, becoming a Jedi, and George Lucas' original vision for the character
- We chatted with Maul – Shadow Lord's leads about what makes this darker animated Star Wars show and their characters special.
- — Fran Ruiz 2026-04-07 18:00:00
- A satellite just captured images of a tsunami being born. Here's why that's a big deal
- Scientists used SWOT to observe the 2025 Kamchatka tsunami, and their resulting work gives an unusually clear view into tsunamigenesis.
- — Stefanie Waldek 2026-04-07 17:00:00
- Artemis 2 captures historic 'Earthset' photo | Space photo of the day for April 7, 2026
- Artemis 2 astronauts saw Earth slip from view during their lunar flyby on Flight Day 6.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-04-07 17:19:21
- Watch Comet MAPS get destroyed by cataclysmic fragmentation near the sun
- A dramatic breakup near the sun erased hopes of a bright comet lighting up the evening sky this week.
- — Joe Rao 2026-04-07 17:19:21
- 'Unreal' solar eclipse: Artemis 2 crew just saw one of the rarest sights in spaceflight history
- Artemis 2 astronauts witness a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon during their historic lunar flyby.
- — Daisy Dobrijevic 2026-04-07 16:30:43
- The Artemis 2 astronauts just flew by the moon. Lunar scientists can't wait for what's next
- "Apollo happened before I was born, and the idea that we will see humans on the moon within our lifetimes, with decades of advances in science and technology behind them, is remarkable."
- — Monisha Ravisetti 2026-04-07 14:56:07