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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
- Russian strategic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise
- The Soviet-era supersonic bomber has most recently been used by Russia for combat missions in Syria and Ukraine.
- — Reuters 2026-06-15 15:59:42
- Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz
- The memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.
- — Parisa Hafezi, Yomna Ehab and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters 2026-06-15 13:59:25
- Australia forges ahead with 155mm ammo production
- The Maryborough factory will commence M795 production by late 2028 at a rate of 15,000 rounds annually.
- — Gordon Arthur 2026-06-15 12:51:14
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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
- Shield AI, Destinus Demonstrating Collaborative Autonomy Between Drones For Use In Ukraine
- Shield AI and Dutch defense company Destinus have been flight-testing autonomous collaboration and mission planning capabilities between different drones in preparation for additional testing in Uk...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-15 10:11:05
- SASC’s FY ‘27 NDAA Sticks With Army’s Plan For Legacy Aviation Procurement Cuts
- The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the next defense policy sticks to the Army’s proposed plan to cut procurement of its legacy aviation fleet, and does not authorize [̷...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-06-12 21:04:06
- Defense Watch: Budget Progress, Tanker News, AIA Concerns with Bill, VAMPIRE Order
- HAC-D Approves. The House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee approved its $1.07 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense spending bill on June 11 during a closed door markup. The legislation will next be...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-06-12 20:58:44
- CSIS Releases Report On Rocket Motor Industrial Base Challenges And Opportunities
- The industrial base for solid rocket motors (SRMs) is benefiting from a growing demand signal for the missiles and munitions they power and new acquisition reforms, but challenges remain to […...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-12 20:29:21
- Proposed Elimination of SDA And Space RCO Faces Opposition
- Congressional defense authorizers’ proposal to nix the 2019-established Space Development Agency (SDA) and the 2018-created Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) may backfire, according...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-06-12 20:19:11
- BWXT, ATI Extend Naval Nuclear Propulsion Supply Agreement Through 2030
- Defense materials company ATI [ATI] announced on June 11 it has signed a new five-year strategic material supply agreement with nuclear fuel company BWX Technologies [BWXT], extending a long-standi...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-06-12 13:24:32
- CBP Awards Anduril $363 Million For Extended Range Surveillance Towers
- Anduril Industries on Friday said it received a $363 million contract from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for more than 200 Extended Range Sentry Towers (XRST) for autonomous surveillance alon...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-06-12 13:11:41
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 23andMe rediscovers its Washington ancestry
- 23andMe's nonprofit successor has returned to federal lobbying. The 23andMe Research Institute retained Ballard Partners to lobby on government grants, FDA classification and National Institutes of...
- 2026-06-12 19:31:00
- Low volume, high price tag for 2026 congressional trips
- Congressional privately funded travel activity slowed this year, but the trips lawmakers did take remained costly. Through April, congressional members reported 103 privately sponsored trips, the f...
- 2026-06-08 18:19:32
- Hill veteran makes a Capitol comeback
- A longtime congressional staffer is returning to the Hill from K Street in a new role with the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Kathee Facchiano has joined the House Energy and Commerce C...
- 2026-06-04 19:47:56
- Trade and tariff lobbying reaches record levels
- Trade and tariff lobbying reached record levels to start 2026 as businesses navigated a rapidly changing trade environment shaped by global conflict, trade negotiations and court battles over the T...
- 2026-06-01 18:30:11
- NHTSA drives away with Rogers aide
- A veteran aide to Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky. ) has taken her transportation experience to the executive branch. Chelsea Jarrett has joined the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as directo...
- 2026-05-29 18:17:14
WSJ Op-eds
- A GOP Gift to the Cultural Left
- A vote to tilt collective bargaining for unions isn’t only about wages.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-15 14:12:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-06-15 04:00:00
- WSJ Opinion: Happy Birthday to Free Expression
- Happy birthday to Free Expression! Free Ex editor Matthew Hennessey thanks readers for 6 great months of the newsletter.
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-06-14 23:38:00
- The Kevin Warsh Era Begins at the Federal Reserve
- His first move may be a much-needed change in the central bank’s communications.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-14 20:26:00
- Jalen Brunson’s Tax Wisdom
- The Knicks point guard offers some advice for Mamdani and Albany.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-14 20:22:00
- Washington, D.C., May Get a Mamdani Moment
- An avowed Democratic Socialist leads in the polling for district mayor.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-14 20:19:00
- Switzerland Rejects a Population Cap
- The referendum was an overreaction to migration concerns.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-06-14 20:17:00
The Diplomat
- Can Central Asia Speak?
- The region is not merely a corridor to somewhere else. Nor is it a prize in someone else’s contest. It is a geopolitical space – with disparate yet largely collaborative actors – in its own r...
- — Brian Wong and Djoomart Otorbaev 2026-06-15 14:35:00
- India’s Opposition: Stranded Between Alliance and Disarray
- The general discontent in society is palpable; the opposition can see it. But the INDIA bloc has not yet been able to convert the discontent in society into votes.
- — Satish K Jha 2026-06-15 14:06:00
- South Korea Has Diversified Some Critical Minerals. The Hardest Dependencies Remain.
- For six minerals critical to South Korea’s most strategically important industries, China’s 2025 share of Korean imports ranges from 14.8 percent to 94.2 percent
- — Yujin Son 2026-06-15 13:28:00
- What the Rapid Development of the PLA Means for Australia
- The PLA’s military expansion is steadily chipping away at one of Australia’s principal defensive assets: geography.
- — David Vallance 2026-06-15 13:28:00
- With Amanat Merger, Adilet Is on Track to Be Kazakhstan’s Next Ruling Party
- The merger is the latest step in the consolidation – or rebranding – of power under President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The names change; the system stays the same.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-06-15 12:54:00
- Fear of Being Left Behind: Taiwanese Concerns After the Trump–Xi Summit
- Recent survey data suggest that many Taiwanese fear that Taiwan’s interests could be overlooked or sacrificed as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilize their relationship.
- — Kuan-chen Lee 2026-06-15 13:10:00
- Breaking Afghanistan’s Hydro-Political Trap
- Since its neighbors rely on unregulated river flows, any unilateral Afghan attempt to develop water infrastructure is perceived as a threat, risking regional destabilization.
- — Assem Mayar 2026-06-15 07:38:00
European Security & Defence
- Palladyne AI and IAI Form Partnership
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1780916701774-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Palladyne AI]" style="display:...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-15 11:34:39
- Eurosatory 2026 – Official Presentation of the DORCUS System by MAC JEE and SOFRAME
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260609-Communique-de-presse-SOFRAME_MAC-JEE_DORCUS_salon-ESY26-002-300x200.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-15 11:12:14
- Eurosatory 2026: MBDA evolves its portfolio to power Europe and its allies rearmament
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/visuel_mbda_lanceur_horizontal_imprimable_v1-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-15 09:04:45
- Daimler Truck Showcases Comprehensive Portfolio of Defence Mobility Solutions at Eurosatory 2026
- <img width="300" height="212" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Daimler-Truck-300x212.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Daimler Truck AG]" style="disp...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-15 08:40:06
- BAE Systems launches new digital fires capability at Eurosatory
- <img width="300" height="212" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RS288563_NextGenIndirectFiresSystem-infographic-300x212.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Pho...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-15 07:56:34
- GDELS at Eurosatory 2026: Built for the Change – Delivering at Scale
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Photo-ASCOD-HMC-Skorpion-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: GDELS]" style="di...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-15 07:19:54
Politico Defense feed
- Hegseth's timeline for Strait of Hormuz is a bit murky
- The Secretary of Defense initially stated that the waterway would reopen "immediately" after a deal was signed, only to clarify his comment moments later.
- — By Cheyanne M. Daniels 2026-06-14 16:44:02
- Ukraine is winning the drone war. Now it needs to win over Trump.
- Battlefield gains and drone deals with Europe have given Kyiv rare leverage heading into the G7 world leaders’ summit, even as Washington's attention is elsewhere.
- — By Felicia Schwartz, Megan Messerly and Nicholas Vinocur 2026-06-14 11:00:00
- Trump’s missile diplomacy strategy backfires
- “You’re bombing what to get what at this point?” said a former Trump administration official.
- — By Paul McLeary, Nahal Toosi and Jack Detsch 2026-06-11 21:10:46
- Pentagon resumes normal operations after lockdown
- The Hazardous Materials Team from the Arlington, Virginia, Fire Department was on the scene to assist Pentagon officials, the department wrote on X.
- — By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Daniel Lippman 2026-06-11 17:56:34
- Pentagon locks down over ‘air quality issue’
- The Hazardous Materials Team from the Arlington, Virginia, Fire Department was on the scene to assist Pentagon officials, the department wrote on X.
- — By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Daniel Lippman 2026-06-11 16:01:47
- Trump says US will resume 'attacking' Iran as negotiations stall
- “They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!” Trump posted to social media Wednesday.
- — By Cheyanne M. Daniels 2026-06-10 14:27:57
- After Trump's Director of National Intelligence pick, knives are out for the whole office
- The nomination of housing official Bill Pulte has stirred wider discussions about trimming the office back — or getting rid of it.
- — By Daniella Cheslow, John Sakellariadis and Gregory Svirnovskiy 2026-06-09 20:59:04
CGTN-China politics
- Xi, Kim pledge to carry forward traditional China-DPRK friendship
- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of...
- 2026-06-09 04:48:03
- China's claim: Safeguarding sovereignty and peace in South China Sea
- The South China Sea, a vast expanse of azure waters dotted with islands and reefs, has long been a cradle of Chinese civilization and endeavor. For millennia, the Chinese people have woven their li...
- 2026-06-15 02:21:37
- China criticizes Japan's draft proposal on revising security documents
- Under the guise of strengthening a passive defense posture, Japan's right-wing forces are shifting the country's security policy toward an offensive and expansionary direction, Chinese Foreign Mini...
- 2026-06-10 11:52:30
- How Netanyahu's war on Iran redraws Israel's political fault lines
- How Netanyahu's war on Iran redraws Israel's political fault lines
- 2026-06-13 00:16:41
- China says Japan has torn off its so-called 'peaceful nation' mask
- China on Thursday urged the international community to remain vigilant against any resurgence of militarism in Japan, saying Tokyo has already torn off the mask of a so-called "peaceful nation."
- 2026-06-11 09:12:37
- Wang Huning calls for peaceful development of cross-Strait relations
- China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Saturday called for advancing the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and national reunification.
- 2026-06-13 10:13:16
- Explainer: Why China's claims on South China Sea are legitimate
- China has indisputable sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao and its adjacent waters. China's sovereignty and historic rights in the South China Sea are based on its long history of managing and administe...
- 2026-06-13 06:04:34
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- ‘Do not cross’: US warns Hormuz blockade still very much in effect
- Threat level ‘severe’ until deal is signed on Friday, military says
- — Gary Dixon 2026-06-15 14:38:05
- Bullish bulker market opens asset play window for canny Greek cape owners
- Alberta Shipmanagement, NGM Energy and Lavinia Bulk profitably shed capesizes they bought cheaply six years ago
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-06-15 13:43:58
- Norway’s car carrier owners take cautious approach to Hormuz peace deal
- Hoegh Autoliners’ vessel in the Middle East Gulf left last month, while Wallenius Wilhelmsen still has one there
- — Matt Coyne 2026-06-15 13:28:57
- Cuban tanker trade complicated by US sanctioning of state oil company
- Last tanker delivery to Caribbean island was in March
- — Gary Dixon 2026-06-15 13:15:49
- Klaveness says Japanese dry bulk trading has evolved beyond cheap freight
- Chartering manager Junji Aratani says cargo structure and vessel selection are growing in influence
- — Gary Dixon 2026-06-15 12:41:08
- Greek owner Iolcos resumes growth with new orders in China
- Bulker specialist books kamsarmaxes at New Dayang
- — Irene Ang,Harry Papachristou 2026-06-15 12:31:38
- Sallaum Lines continues newbuilding push with second series on the way
- Cypriot owner again heads to China, this time for its largest-ever vessels
- — Matt Coyne 2026-06-15 12:21:24
EveryCRS Appropriations
- 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
- Department of Justice Grants: History, Authorizations, and Appropriations
- 2026-03-27 04:00:00
- Bureau of Land Management: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-04-02 04:00:00
- FY2026 Department of Defense Appropriations: In Brief
- 2026-04-02 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Cybersecurity vets protest ‘dangerous’ US government ban on Anthropic’s most powerful models
- A group made up of dozens of cybersecurity experts urged the White House to remove export control restrictions on Anthropic’s models Fable and Mythos, arguing that the order is going to limit the...
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-06-15 15:29:51
- SpaceX’s biggest-ever IPO just grew to $85.7 billion raised
- SpaceX's IPO underwriters maxed out their share purchases, adding to an already historic amount of money raised.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-06-15 14:45:03
- UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16
- The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms, including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-06-15 14:36:56
- Salesforce acquires AI customer service platform Fin for $3.6 billion
- Salesforce says it wants to use Fin's team and technology to improve Agentforce, its existing enterprise platform that businesses can use to build custom AI agents that automate tasks.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-06-15 14:34:45
- Sarvam becomes India’s newest AI unicorn with $234 million funding round led by HCLTech
- Indian IT services company HCLTech is investing $150 million in the Bengaluru startup.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-06-15 13:46:08
- Fox to acquire Roku in $22B deal
- Fox says the deal will create the third-largest television company in the United States.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-06-15 13:43:05
- As AI agents become employees, NewCore emerges with $66M to give them identities
- NewCore argues the next challenge in enterprise security will be managing AI agents, not people.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-06-15 13:00:00
Space.com
- 'Everybody came with their A-game': Oscar-winning sound editor Andy Nelson talks reuniting with Spielberg & John Williams for 'Disclosure Day'
- 'The truth is, everybody came with their A-game. Because the script called for it. Steven definitely calls for it.'
- — Jeff Spry 2026-06-15 17:00:00
- NASA X-ray spacecraft discovers supernova wreckage at the heart of the Milky Way
- NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft has detected the supernova wreckage of a dead star that erupted 1,700 years ago and ejected debris at 2 million miles per hour.
- — Robert Lea 2026-06-15 16:00:00
- Live from the moon! How lasers connected us all to NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts on their epic lunar trip
- A laser system, previously tested on board the International Space Station, helped to stream video directly from the Artemis 2 mission on its way around the moon.
- — Keith Cooper 2026-06-15 15:47:37
- Hubble spies a swarm of stars in a strange, irregular galaxy | Space photo of the day for June 15, 2026
- This faint galaxy is hard to look away from.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-06-15 17:00:46
- Scientists find strange changes on sun hours before a powerful X9 solar flare: 'I was not expecting what I found'
- These results could benefit space weather forecasts.
- — Sharmila Kuthunur 2026-06-15 15:47:37
- Our experts recommend these image-stabilized Canon binoculars for stunning, steady views of the night sky, now $100 off in this early anti-Prime Day deal
- We rank these Canon 18x50 IS binoculars as the best for shake-free, high-magnification stargazing. Take advantage of this summer binocular deal for fantastic views of June’s moon and Mercury conj...
- — Chris McMullen 2026-06-15 11:29:40
- We have 4 fundamental forces of nature. 'Quantum gravity' could help lead us to a mysterious 5th
- Scientists think a new framework for quantum gravity could offer clues about a mysterious 5th fundamental force of nature.
- — Robert Lea 2026-06-15 14:44:04