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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
- India seeks role in France’s sixth-generation fighter program
- India hopes to gain key fighter-jet knowledge in a prospective partnership with France on a sixth-generation aircraft.
- — Anjana Pasricha 2026-08-21 12:52:08
- US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe
- After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission.
- — Eve Sampson 2026-08-21 08:14:42
- The US Navy has battled operational tempo ordeals for years. The Iran war exposed the flaws.
- Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy's longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo.
- — Riley Ceder, Natalie Oliverio 2026-08-20 23:20:57
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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
- Guetlein On Golden Dome: ‘We Cannot Protect This Nation And Bankrupt It At The Same Time’
- While there has been criticism among missile defense advocates of Golden Dome’s development pace after the signing of an executive order in January last year, Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlei...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-21 21:31:13
- C-UAS Marketplace Is ‘Accelerating Rapidly,’ JIATF-401 Director Says
- The Pentagon’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Marketplace is “accelerating rapidly,” according to the director of the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF)-401, with another officia...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-08-21 21:25:58
- Defense Watch: MQ Next, DOT&E Concerns, SSN Shakedown, Army Motors
- Drone Commonality. As the Air Force embarks on an “MQ Next” program to replace the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., MQ-9A Reaper for a loitering, long endurance intelligence,...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-08-21 20:34:18
- Interview with Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus
- Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), a co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus in Congress and a member of the House Armed Services Committee’s strategic forces panel, discusses the transformative defense inves...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-21 19:40:37
- White House Targets Support For 1,000 Launches Per Year by 2030
- The White House set a target for the U.S to support more than 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030 in a new National Security Presidential Memorandum released Thursday. That […]<im...
- — Rachel Jewett 2026-08-21 19:22:06
- USAF Working on CCA Increment 2 Acquisition Strategy, As Service Considers An Evolution Of Increment 1
- The U.S. Air Force continues to develop its acquisition strategy for Increment 2 of the service’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, which centers on fielding air-to-air drones to g...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-21 18:44:10
- Saildrone And Lockheed Martin Test Fired Missiles Off USV During RIMPAC
- Saildrone and Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Thursday announced they test fired two Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) launches from a Saildrone Surveyor unmanned surface vessel (USV) during the Navy’s...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-20 21:14:38
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- King brings Big Law counsel back to Senate
- Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) has brought a Big Law attorney with prior Hill experience onto his legislative team. William Scheffer has joined King's office as counsel, handling judiciary, firearms, l...
- 2026-08-20 19:20:30
- GOP commands the congressional mail tab
- House Republicans continue to dominate spending on franked mail in 2026. First-quarter disbursement data show that Republican House members have spent roughly $1. 09 million on franked mail so far ...
- 2026-08-17 18:09:13
- Cyber specialist logs on to Gallagher's comms team
- Rep. James Gallagher (R-Calif. ) has hired a cybersecurity communicator from the Department of Energy to lead his press operation. Marissa Martinez has joined Gallagher's office as communications ...
- 2026-08-13 19:38:32
- Ballard Partners extends its K Street dominance
- Ballard Partners is pulling away from the rest of Washington's lobbying industry. Ballard Partners reported a record $30. 37 million in lobbying revenue in the second quarter, outperforming its the...
- 2026-08-10 18:14:48
- Hawley brings intel to security team
- Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo. ) has added a veteran intelligence and foreign policy hand to his national security team. Everett Price is now Hawley's national security adviser after most recently servin...
- 2026-08-06 19:45:20
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-08-22 04:00:00
- Trump’s Iran Credibility Problem
- Will the President really follow through on his new economic threats?
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-21 21:47:00
- Massacring the Memory of Tiananmen Square
- A court convicts Hong Kongers for organizing a vigil for victims.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-21 21:46:00
- Trump Has a Beef With Tariffs
- He lifts border taxes on up to 300,000 metric tons of imports—through the election.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-21 21:42:00
- Government Unions for More Student Debt
- They go to court to block new limits on federal loan debt per student.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-21 21:41:00
- Rebuilding the Impeachment Factory
- At least Democrats may be more honest this time about their plans.
- — James Freeman 2026-08-21 21:36:00
- Does Anyone Understand America’s Taiwan Policy?
- South Carolina Senate hopeful Darline Graham flubs a question about Taiwan, but are other politicians just as confused about this vital national security issue? Plus, the Walt Disney Company's ABC ...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-08-21 21:22:00
The Diplomat
- Kinmen: The Sleepy Fishing Island That Could Be East Asia’s Biggest Flashpoint
- The island, administered by Taipei but just 2 miles from the mainland, has a culture and lifestyle all its own.
- — Will Wain-Williams 2026-08-21 16:07:00
- The Hidden Famine: What I Saw in North Korea’s Darkest Years
- “With the collapse of the Public Distribution System, which had been the sole source of food, many urban residents, unable to grow anything for themselves, simply wasted away in their homes, star...
- — Kathi Zellweger and Mike Chinoy 2026-08-21 15:40:00
- A New Japanese Drydock and the Limits of Allied Cooperation
- Japanese shipyards are expanding, but the future space may already be spoken for.
- — Awais Feroze Hanif 2026-08-21 15:30:00
- Can Bangladesh Engage the Arakan Army Without Compromising Rohingya Rights?
- Engagement may be required, but appeasement is not.
- — Kawsar Mia 2026-08-21 14:46:00
- How Mongolia Is Diversifying Its Defense Sector
- As highlighted by a new ammunition factory, Turkiye has become a prime partner in Mongolia's defense industry efforts.
- — Bolor Lkhaajav 2026-08-21 14:06:00
- China’s Own Version of Ambiguity in the Taiwan Strait
- As the U.S. mulls “strategic clarity,” China may be shifting its pressure campaign away from highly visible military coercion toward methods that are less easily classified.
- — Shinan (Austin) Hao 2026-08-21 13:30:00
- Australia and Thailand Deepen Ties to Hedge Against Global Uncertainty
- The building of collaboration with countries like Thailand is central to Australia’s long-term strategic vision.
- — Grant Wyeth 2026-08-21 13:29:00
European Security & Defence
- A Visionary Approach to Training
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HMD1-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The US Army’s Reconfigurable Virtual Co...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-22 08:00:37
- Hydromea and SepcoTech Partner
- <img width="300" height="187" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hydromea-SepcoTech-Partnership-1-300x187.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Hydromea and Sepco...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-22 05:00:03
- Hanwha Wins U.S. Army MTC Contract
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6a74b5e39b4b422b79398a42_IMG_5258-300x200.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Hanwha Wins U.S. ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-21 09:55:55
- FNSS unveils U-MAV
- <img width="300" height="287" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/U-MAV-Unmanned-Marine-Assault-Vehicle-1-300x287.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="FNSS has unv...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-21 05:00:21
- Multi-role Damen Stan Patrol 5009 enters service
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Multi-role-Damen-Stan-Patrol-5009-enters-service-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Mul...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-20 19:00:05
- Movotrak CTU: Greater reach and flexibility for industrial automation
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/01-Rodriguez-Movotrak-CTU-Application_rgb-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Movotr...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-20 18:30:11
Politico Defense feed
- Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite
- The decision to end annual military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea is unlikely to affect security on the world’s most militarized border.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-08-18 21:30:00
- Xi Jinping will skip UN ahead of Trump summit
- Xi will forego an opportunity to speak at the U.N. General Assembly the same week that he’ll meet with President Donald Trump in Washington.
- — By Phelim Kine 2026-08-17 16:56:08
- Top US Middle East commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier
- Adm. Adam Cooper met with those on board the Abraham Lincoln.
- — By Associated Press 2026-08-16 13:11:20
- Trump has a plan to break China’s mineral grip. It needs workers first.
- A White House spending pledge is no "quick fix" in reviving a worker-starved sector that’s key to challenging China’s global monopoly on critical minerals
- — By Phelim Kine 2026-08-14 21:21:00
- Trump demands threaten Navy's progress
- The president’s interest in the service has brought it more attention but could also be its downfall.
- — By Paul McLeary and Leo Shane III 2026-08-14 21:00:00
- Republicans fear Hegseth’s Democrat brushoff could backfire
- GOP lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to change course, or risk alienating Democrats whose votes could prove critical for a record-breaking defense budget.
- — By Mark Satter and Connor O'Brien 2026-08-12 21:00:00
- Hegseth can’t persuade Republicans to back his big budget
- Senators are leaving town no closer to enacting the crown jewel of the Defense secretary’s agenda.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Mark Satter 2026-08-10 08:45:00
CGTN-China politics
- Russian ballistic missiles kill 12 in Ukraine's Kyiv, spark fires
- Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv early on Thursday.
- 2026-08-20 00:57:55
- President: Indonesia welcomes more Chinese investments, businesses
- Indonesia welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in the country, will continue to provide a sound business environment for Chinese companies, and opposes any ill-intentioned in...
- 2026-08-22 10:46:25
- Chinese premier stresses fulfilling full-year development targets
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday called for efforts to fulfill the country's annual economic and social development targets, thereby ensuring a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (202...
- 2026-08-17 15:01:29
- US-Iran MoU expires after 60 days: Where do things stand?
- As the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) has expired after 60 days without producing a final agreement, a look back at the two-month period reveals how disputes persisted across the region ...
- 2026-08-17 15:00:51
- Macao SAR releases Third Five-Year Plan (2026-2030)
- Macao SAR releases Third Five-Year Plan (2026-2030)
- 2026-08-18 08:31:21
- How China's Yangtze River Delta integration fuels high-quality growth
- The Yangtze River Delta is a model of regional integration, with closer coordination across Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui boosting high-quality development.
- 2026-08-20 11:57:54
- PLA conducts maritime parachute training for aviation rescue personnel
- PLA conducts maritime parachute training for aviation rescue personnel
- 2026-08-20 04:25:48
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- US military awards $1.2bn in ro-ro charter deals to Maersk, JP Morgan and more
- Contracts could be worth up to $2.7bn if options are exercised
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-08-21 23:04:59
- VLCC spot index reaches highest level ever as Dynacom wins $51m in US fixtures
- Hope fades higher Brazil-China rate as Empire Hope fixture fails
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-08-21 21:51:33
- Century mark: International Seaways cracks $100 per share
- Tanker market’s supercycle has pushed shares to record market capitalisations
- — Joe Brady 2026-08-21 17:33:18
- Shipping is accustomed to disruption being bullish. Not every disruption works that way
- Is the shipping market’s resilience to disruption masking a bigger risk of falling demand, asks Thomas Zaidman, CEO of Sagitta Marine
- — Thomas Zaidman 2026-08-21 14:34:31
- US giant Sunoco moves into European bunker market with joint venture
- Oil company is teaming up with Verde Marine Energy for ARA and UK business
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-21 14:06:03
- Wavelength podcast: Mutiny and fear in the Gulf
- Plus, change at the Baltic Exchange and our Guiding Star No 7, Evangelos Efstathiou
- — Craig Eason 2026-08-21 12:59:22
- European Maritime Finance bosses enjoy polo at the palace with investors
- Danish group follows market talk with afternoon of regal sport in Copenhagen
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-21 11:18:07
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TechCrunch
- Harvard’s $699 startup bootcamp offers AI avatars of its instructors
- In the HBS Foundry program, AI avatars provide feedback during practice pitches and board meetings.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-08-22 21:46:56
- Will the DOJ’s investigation into a16z spook other VCs?
- On the latest episode of Equity, we wonder why the DOJ is investigating startup board seats.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-08-22 20:24:20
- Inherent, founded by DeepMind alumni, says its AI ‘teammate’ just outperformed Anthropic and OpenAI at replicating research
- Built by DeepMind alumni, British AI lab Inherent released Faraday, an AI agent whose ability to replicate scientific papers could be a stepping stone for innovation.
- — Anna Heim 2026-08-22 19:00:00
- OpenAI says California should strengthen its AI safety bill
- OpenAI is calling for California to strengthen SB 53, an AI safety bill that the company previously opposed.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-08-22 16:30:34
- Frontier AI labs still won’t say how they’d contain a rogue model
- A new study finds leading AI labs have few publicly documented plans for containing rogue models, raising questions about preparedness as AI systems increasingly demonstrate unexpected and potentia...
- — Rebecca Bellan 2026-08-22 16:00:00
- US battery startups have found a lifeline in defense
- U.S. battery startups pulled in $500 million in grants from the Department of Energy, throwing a lifeline to an industry that was on the ropes after EV incentives were slashed.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-08-22 15:20:00
- Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Snappier cameras can’t hide an iterative upgrade
- Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL brings snappier cameras and genuinely useful AI features like Rambler, but its iterative upgrades may not be enough to tempt recent Pixel owners.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-08-22 14:00:00
Space.com
- How will NASA's astronaut training hub change with commercial space stations?
- A tour of Johnson Space Center in Houston shows how NASA and private industry are already working together on the future of human spaceflight.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-08-22 16:00:00
- 'We Want to Believe' book explores the reality of UFOs: 'It's always going to be more likely that someone is wrong about what they saw' (interview)
- Acclaimed literary critic and Senior Editor at The Atlantic Adam Kirsch explores humanity's insatiable drive to wonder at unidentified phenomena in the skies.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-08-22 14:00:00
- This Week In Space podcast: Episode 224 — The Science of Artemis
- On Episode 224 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest co-host Rick Jenet are joined by Dr. David Kring to discuss the where, whys, and hows of the Artemis Program's lunar exploration plans.
- — Space.com Staff 2026-08-22 13:24:12
- SpaceX sends 27 Starlink satellites to orbit on 100th Falcon rocket launch of the year (video, photos)
- SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites from California early this morning (Aug. 22), on the 100th mission of the year for the company's Falcon rocket family.
- — Mike Wall 2026-08-22 15:40:13
- On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: X-15 sets world altitude record
- On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: U.S. Air Force Captain Joe Walker flew an X-15 rocket plane higher than any pilot had ever flown before.
- — Hanneke Weitering 2026-08-22 12:00:00
- Partial lunar eclipse August 2026: Where will it be visible from?
- Here's where the 96% partial lunar eclipse will be visible from on Earth.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-08-22 10:15:48
- What happens when a galaxy's supermassive black hole turns off? These dying radio galaxies could show us
- Astronomers have discovered a hitherto unseen population of galaxies with fading radio lobes, revealing what happens to these vast outflows when their black hole engines stall.
- — Robert Lea 2026-08-22 10:15:48