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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 to field 25,000 ground robots in push to replace soldiers for frontline logistics
- Ground robots ran more than 9,000 frontline missions in March, triple November's count, and captured their first Russian position last summer.
- — Katie Livingstone 2026-04-24 18:19:15
- US Air Force aims to double F-15EX Eagle fleet
- The U.S. Air Force plans to boost the number of F-15EX Eagle II aircraft in its inventory to 267.
- — Michael Scanlon 2026-04-24 18:04:20
- Why the US Marine Corps wants a new anti-tank loitering munition
- The service wants the kamikaze drone to have a range of at least around 15 miles and be light enough to be carried by two dismounted Marines.
- — Michael Peck 2026-04-24 16:33:26
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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
- Electric Boat Gets First AUKUS Contract To Support Allied Subs
- The Navy last Thursday awarded General Dynamics’ [GD] Electric Boat division an initial $197 million contract focused on supporting the AUKUS program as it helps Australia set up the capability [...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-24 21:52:23
- Space Force Awards $3.2 Billion To 12 Companies For Space-Based Interceptor Work
- The Space Force last announced 12 companies have won contracts totaling up to $3.2 billion to prototype technologies for Space-based Interceptors in support of the Golden Dome initiative. Space For...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-24 21:49:52
- Army Details Request For Budget Line Consolidation In FY ‘27 To Move Out On NGC2
- The Army has consolidated about half of the budget line items in its command and control portfolio, as it seeks greater funding flexibility in fiscal year 2027 to move out […]<img width="973"...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-04-24 21:14:18
- 319 KC-46As Now Planned, Increase of Nearly 60 From Extension And 140 From Original Program Of Record
- The Air Force’s goal is to buy 319 Boeing [BA] KC-46A Pegasus tankers–an increase of nearly 60 from the 263 planned in a possible extension and an increase of 140 […]<img width="1...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-04-24 20:55:27
- Defense Watch: Space Acquisition, Naval Autonomy, FMS Deals, Drone Warhead
- NRO Nominee. The Trump administration nominated Roger Mason to replace National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Director Chris Scolese who last May told the House Armed Services Committee of his intent...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-04-24 20:35:46
- Booz Allen Invests In Autonomy Orchestration Company NODA AI
- Booz Allen Hamilton [BAH] last Friday said it made a strategic investment in NODA AI, a startup developing software that allows different autonomous systems to work together across air, land, [R...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-24 20:00:06
- Budd And Shaheen Bill Would Authorize 329 F-15EX Fighters
- Two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), have introduced the Airpower Acceleration Act, which would authorize multi-year p...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-04-24 15:32:09
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Schmitt hires former Sasse aide
- Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo. ) has added a familiar Capitol Hill hand to his policy team. Dylan Jeremiah recently joined Schmitt's office as a policy adviser after serving as vice president of governm...
- 2026-04-24 19:16:49
- Pallone brings ocean policy advocate aboard
- Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N. J. ) has recruited an ocean conservation lobbyist for his legislative team. Taylor Mann recently joined Pallone's office as a legislative assistant after serving as a fede...
- 2026-04-23 19:16:46
- Staff turnover ties all-time high in 2025
- Congressional staff turnover surged in 2025, climbing from a recent low to match its highest level on record. Roughly one in four congressional staffers turned over in 2025, as LegiStorm's turnover...
- 2026-04-20 19:18:57
- McDonald Rivet builds team with housing policy vet
- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Mich. ) has tapped a housing policy professional to lead her legislative team. Britt Van has returned to Capitol Hill as McDonald Rivet's legislative director after ...
- 2026-04-16 20:00:19
- Senate pay gaps: where race and geography meet
- Location appears to play a meaningful role in racial pay disparities among Senate staff, as Caucasian staffers are more concentrated in higher-paying Washington positions and benefit more from work...
- 2026-04-13 18:40:14
WSJ Op-eds
- America Gets Serious About Cartels. Will Mexico?
- President Claudia Sheinbaum shrugs as two CIA officers are killed in Chihuahua.
- — Joshua S. Treviño 2026-04-24 23:20:00
- Trump Moves to Reschedule Marijuana / A Federal Bailout of Spirit Airlines?
- The Trump administration shifts medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, opening up federal tax deductions that will be a boon to America's pot industry. Plus, President Trump suggests th...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-04-24 22:38:00
- A Shadowy Leaker at the Supreme Court
- Leaked memos create a false narrative to tarnish the current Justices.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-24 21:30:00
- The Cancel Zombies Return to UCLA
- Law students tried to silence a visiting DHS lawyer on campus.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-24 21:29:00
- A Tort Roundup at the Supreme Court
- The plaintiffs bar claims state courts can nullify federal law.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-24 21:28:00
- Kevin Warsh Can Head to the Fed
- Trump clears a self-imposed roadblock to his Fed nominee.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-24 21:28:00
- WSJ Opinion: Clarence Thomas and the Continuing War on the Supreme Court
- Unruly Republic: Speaking at the University of Texas law school on April 17, 2026, Justice Thomas lamented incivility and Wilsonian progressivism—extremes that columnist Barton Swaim argues have ...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-04-24 21:27:00
The Diplomat
- The Staged Death of China’s Military-Civil Fusion
- Military-civil fusion became a major irritant in China-U.S. relations, so Beijing stopped talking about it. But it didn't stop pursuing the strategy.
- — Ryan D. Martinson 2026-04-24 18:27:00
- What China’s New County Reveals About Its Afghanistan Policy
- The administrative change hints at China’s plan for greater integration with Afghanistan – and beyond to Central Asia.
- — Philip Acey 2026-04-24 15:00:00
- The Quad Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Moved Out of the Spotlight.
- Yes, high-level summits are on hiatus. But the group continues to function in ways that are less visible, more functional, and potentially more durable.
- — Biyon Sony Joseph 2026-04-24 14:27:00
- Mongolia Is Redefining Steppe Diplomacy With Kazakhstan
- Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa’s recent visit to Kazakhstan forges a new model of Eurasian middle power resilience.
- — Sumiya Chuluunbaatar 2026-04-24 14:24:00
- China Fears the Church, America Fears the Chinese: A Chinese Christian Student Caught in Between
- For some Chinese, studying in the U.S. is a welcome breath of freedom. But they are increasingly met not with open arms but with suspicion.
- — Elisa Zhai Autry 2026-04-24 13:45:00
- How Are Bangladesh’s Parties Allocating Reserved Women’s Seats in Parliament?
- The BNP's nomination list reflects a pointedly inclusive approach, while Jamaat’s selections reveal its alliance with the NCP is here to stay.
- — Md Faruk Hassain 2026-04-24 13:13:00
- How China, Russia, and North Korea Enable Each Other’s Atrocities
- China enables North Korean forced labor, which in turn fuels Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine.
- — Benedict Rogers 2026-04-24 12:54:00
European Security & Defence
- Pressure Points – Training CIC Crews
- <img width="300" height="231" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CIC-1-Kopie-300x231.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The crew of HMAS Parramatta undertake Ex...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-24 07:21:34
- Anduril UK to use Kahootz’s secure platform
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kahootz-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Kahootz]" style="display: block; mar...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-23 08:52:47
- Restructuring of the Marine Corps:
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JLTV-Atlantico-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="An Oshkosh JLTV of the Brazilia...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-23 08:26:56
- RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada opens new manufacturing facility in Casablanca, Morocco
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PWC-Casablanca-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © 2026 Pratt & Whitney]" ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-23 07:01:55
- 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 2026-04-22 09:00:36
- Automate supply chain visibility
- <img width="300" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Supply_Chain_Visibility_Visual_Animated_Square-Kopie-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt=...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-22 07:24:36
Politico Defense feed
- Senate Armed Services chair: Trump should resume strikes on Iran
- Sen. Roger Wicker said the administration needs to “finish destroying Iran’s conventional military capabilities.”
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-04-24 20:47:02
- Hegseth declares victory while preparing for more war with Iran
- The administration is still sending more forces to the region — and asking for help from allies — even as the White House says the conflict is over.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-04-24 15:59:38
- Golden Dome dreams face harsh budget reality
- Congressional Republicans are increasingly reluctant to move ahead with a partisan budget bill that was supposed to cover the program’s costs.
- — By Audrey Decker and Paul McLeary 2026-04-23 22:00:00
- Acting Navy secretary, once a political lightning rod, finds surprising support
- Hung Cao, known as a partisan firebrand, has built credibility inside the Pentagon.
- — By Jack Detsch, Dasha Burns, Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien 2026-04-23 21:00:00
- Senate again declines to curb Trump on Iran amid uncertain ceasefire, peace talks
- It's the fifth time a Democratic-led effort to rein in Trump has failed, although Republicans are eyeing an approaching war powers deadline.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-04-22 22:04:28
- Navy secretary is out amid Pentagon infighting
- John Phelan sparked tensions within the department over his support for a new battleship.
- — By Jack Detsch, Paul McLeary, Daniel Lippman and Connor O'Brien 2026-04-22 21:45:20
- Trump weighs consequences for NATO allies on ‘naughty’ list
- The effort is the latest sign President Donald Trump plans to make good on his threats against members not deemed “model allies."
- — By Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-04-22 09:55:00
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
- US sanctions Chinese refiner and another raft of shadow fleet vessels in Economic Fury campaign
- Newly sanctioned ships include seven VLCCs and a trio of VLGCs
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-04-24 22:08:01
- Diana Shipping blasts Genco for failing to set date for shareholders meeting
- Greek shipowner claims Genco management ‘systematically manipulating every tool available to further entrench itself’
- — Joe Brady 2026-04-24 21:01:56
- Wavelength podcast: Shipping figures talk carbon cuts in Singapore
- This week’s episode also explores continuing safety concerns for ships in the Gulf — and the artist who makes art about shipping and finance
- — Holly Birkett 2026-04-24 18:31:13
- Jefferies steps back into shipping research game with seven names
- Stephanie Moore steps in as lead analyst with bullish outlook on tankers and caution on container ships
- — Joe Brady 2026-04-24 17:00:07
- EU blacklists Russian ‘shadow fleet security firm’
- Moran Security Group was described by EU as specialist in protecting ships from piracy
- — Paul Peachey 2026-04-24 16:31:07
- Greece’s Vernicos brothers step up tanker play and boost tug orderbook
- Siblings buy out partner in modern MR and sign up more newbuildings for their Med Tugs consortium
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-04-24 14:58:13
- Gulf oil output to recover within months of Strait of Hormuz reopening, says Goldman Sachs
- Investment bank believes the Middle East market could return to normal relatively quickly
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-24 14:06:27
EveryCRS Appropriations
- 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
- National Park Service: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-27 05:00:00
- NASA Appropriations and Authorizations: At a Glance
- 2026-02-27 05:00:00
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 State of Play
- 2026-02-28 05:00:00
- Navigating the Appropriations Status Table
- 2026-03-03 05:00:00
- FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs
- 2026-03-09 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say
- This round, should it occur, would double the house-help startup's valuation in a matter of weeks.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-04-25 03:30:00
- Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: ‘I was duped and feel silly’
- Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that's befalling him as an investor.
- — Julie Bort 2026-04-24 23:32:11
- Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes
- The IRS has used Palantir's software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-04-24 21:53:44
- Cohere acquires, merges with Germany-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’
- Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for bu...
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-04-24 21:35:30
- Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage
- Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-04-24 21:05:59
- Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines’ gain
- Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street.
- — Connie Loizos 2026-04-24 20:52:07
- X-energy stock pops 27% on first day of trading following upsized IPO
- Investors flocked to nuclear power startup X-energy in its first day of public trading on the Nasdaq.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-04-24 20:10:54
Space.com
- Watch Russia launch 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station today
- Russia will launch its latest Progress cargo ship toward the International Space Station today (April 25), and you can watch the action live.
- — Mike Wall 2026-04-25 10:00:00
- How did humanity end up underground in 'Silo'? Apple TV digs deep in new Season 3 teaser (video)
- "Before we know how it all will end, we need to understand how it all began."
- — Jeff Spry 2026-04-24 22:00:00
- This X-ray image shows our solar system 'breathing'
- The eROSITA spacecraft has built the most precise map of soft X-rays over Earth, observing a fascinating phenomenon driven by solar winds from the sun.
- — Robert Lea 2026-04-24 21:00:00
- Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE lens review
- The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE is a fast standard prime for astrophotography, at a competitive price.
- — James Abbott 2026-04-24 19:00:00
- How did the USSR win the space race to beat the US to the moon in Apple TV's new 'Star City'?
- "I take this step for my country, for my people, and for the Marxist-Leninist way of life."
- — Jeff Spry 2026-04-24 19:00:00
- Comet PanSTARRS approaches Earth on April 26. Here's how to catch it in satellite imagery this weekend
- Comet PanSTARRS recently survived its close brush with the sun.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-04-24 20:12:19
- Famous asteroid Ryugu may have been bombarded by a swarm of tiny space rocks 1,000 years ago
- Samples of Ryugu returned to Earth by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft show that the asteroid bears the scars of a recent bombardment by tiny space rocks.
- — Robert Lea 2026-04-24 20:12:19