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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
- It’s official: US Army’s improved M8 rifle to begin fielding in December
- The U.S. Army will begin fielding Sig Sauer’s M8 rifle in December, replacing the M7 with a lighter, shorter carbine based on soldier feedback.
- — Hope Hodge Seck 2026-10-06 19:46:03
- Pentagon names 4 directed-energy weapons for counter-drone program at US bases
- The Pentagon named four directed energy weapons for a homeland counter-drone program, the first systems to be fielded and tested at U.S. bases.
- — Michael Scanlon 2026-10-06 18:29:50
- France fires upgraded nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time
- France test-fired an upgraded version of its M51 strategic ballistic missile from a submarine for the first time on Tuesday.
- — Rudy Ruitenberg 2026-10-06 16:08:47
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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
- Aventra Defense Raises $18 Million To Support Long-Range Strike System
- Aventra Defense Systems, a startup developing an attritable long-range precision payload platform, has raised $17.5 million in a strategic funding round to accelerate flight-testing and bolster pro...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-10-06 21:19:14
- Ursa Major Wins Contracts For Navy Solid Rocket Motor Development
- Ursa Major on Monday announced it won $137 million in two contracts from the Pentagon to develop solid rocket motors (SRMs) for the Compact Air-to-Air Missile (CAAM) and the Naval […]<img wid...
- — Rich Abott 2026-10-06 21:17:26
- Lockheed Martin Nabs $245 Million Mod For Second IRST Block II Order
- The U.S. Navy recently awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a $245 million modification to procure a second full rate production order of the F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) 21 Block […]<...
- — Rich Abott 2026-10-06 21:14:31
- Tech Execs, Former Defense Officials Picked For Pentagon’s Project Meridian Future Warfare Panel
- The panelists selected for the Pentagon’s new Project Meridian initiative to study the future of warfare include tech company executives, several senior defense officials from the first Trump adm...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-10-06 21:10:34
- Lockheed Martin Awards BAE Systems Subcontract for ASQ-239 for Lot 20-22 of F-35
- Lockheed Martin [LMT] has awarded BAE Systems a contract likely worth at least $1.2 billion for AN/ASQ-239 electronic warfare systems for production Lot 20-22 of the F-35 fighter, as well […]...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-10-06 18:10:45
- Anduril To Start New Baltimore Shipyard For Sub Parts With $3.7 Billion Investment
- Anduril Industries and the White House on Tuesday announced plans for a new 2 million square foot shipbuilding facility in Maryland that will be focused on producing Virginia-class attack submarine...
- — Rich Abott 2026-10-06 16:19:19
- Decision Support Software Firm ConductorAI Nabs AFPIT Award Supporting DIA
- ConductorAI, a startup developing artificial intelligence-based software to strengthen and speed processes and decision-making in complex policy environments, has been awarded a Defense Department ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-10-06 15:39:54
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Departing lawmakers rank among highest-paying offices
- Congressional staffers working for lawmakers on their way out of office are among the best paid on Capitol Hill. The 85 departing members with enough payroll data to calculate a median staff salary...
- 2026-10-05 18:57:15
- Cornyn aide makes an explosive move
- A defense policy aide to Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has left Capitol Hill for an explosives manufacturer. Brett Bauman joined Critical Materials Group in September as government relations manager....
- 2026-10-01 19:52:41
- Midterm mentions surge in congressional releases
- Lawmakers are talking midterms at a pace far exceeding recent midterm election cycles. Just weeks ahead of Election Day, members of Congress appear to be ramping up their midterm-related messaging,...
- 2026-09-28 18:35:18
- Free expression advocate finds a voice with Wyden
- Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore. ) has hired a policy adviser from the nonprofit sector. Becca Branum has joined Wyden's office after serving as deputy director of the Center for Democracy & Technology'...
- 2026-09-23 19:22:05
- State lawmaker departures rise in 2026
- State lawmakers have left office early in greater numbers this election cycle, with more departing for other political opportunities. LegiStorm data shows 315 state legislators left office between ...
- 2026-09-21 18:19:15
WSJ Op-eds
- Boulder Gives Away Its Climate Game in the Suncor Case
- There’s no limiting principle to its suit on harm from CO2.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-10-06 21:31:00
- Mamdami Is Mugged by the Plaintiff Bar
- New York City alleges a conspiracy to file false personal injury lawsuits.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-10-06 21:30:00
- How Will Generation Z Vote in the Midterms?
- Students discuss the record of the party in power and the biggest issues for young voters in the upcoming midterms.
- 2026-10-06 21:02:00
- What Do You Do With the Site of an Atrocity?
- Rebuild or remember—a heated debate divides the kibbutzim that Hamas devastated three years ago.
- — Tunku Varadarajan 2026-10-06 21:01:00
- Democrats Don’t Believe the Polls
- How else to explain desperate behavior?
- — James Freeman 2026-10-06 20:44:00
- Washington Needs the Tax-Reform Spirit of ’86
- Close loopholes that cost trillions in federal revenue and encourage the wealthy to game the system.
- — Rahm Emanuel 2026-10-06 20:41:00
- Republicans Find a New Way to Lose: Attacking Asians
- Texas’ Bo French jettisons meritocracy for an ethnic appeal at the expense of UT football fans.
- — Jason L. Riley 2026-10-06 20:40:00
The Diplomat
- What Would Europe Do in a Taiwan Crisis?
- Washington should not take European assistance for granted, especially if states can't agree on how to label Beijing's actions.
- — Simona Grano 2026-10-06 13:11:00
- Taiwan’s Maritime Law Enforcement Operation Has Sparked Anger in Chinese Society
- The reaction to a Taiwan Coast Guard confrontation reflects the existence of a particularly hardline strand of opinion on Taiwan among mainland Chinese.
- — Zhenlin Cui 2026-10-06 12:31:00
- Iranian Ships Test Sri Lanka’s Sovereignty Again
- The U.S. has threatened Sri Lanka with sanctions if it provides supplies to Iranian vessels stranded off its coasts.
- — Rathindra Kuruwita 2026-10-06 05:18:00
- Urban Rail in Southeast Asia Is Booming
- Due to rapid economic growth and Chinese knowhow, public transit in the region's cities is entering something of a golden age.
- — James Guild 2026-10-06 04:34:00
- Laos Replaces Prime Minister in Major Leadership Reshuffle
- Saleumxay Kommasith, a former foreign minister and permanent representative to the UN, has been appointed to the top job.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-10-06 03:45:00
- China’s AI Governance Push and the Race to Shape Global AI Rules
- In contrast to Washington's fragmented approach, Beijing is showing an impressive ability to enact and coordinate regulations, policies, technical standards, and enforcement.
- — Hugh Harsono 2026-10-06 00:28:00
- At Least 8 Dead in Myanmar Air Strikes, Rakhine Rebel Group Claims
- In a desperate bid to claw back territory from the Arakan Army, the Myanmar military has ramped up its use of air power.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-10-05 23:56:00
European Security & Defence
- GA-ASI Teams With U.S. Navy
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-06 12:33:46
- Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions provides the German Armed Forces with exclusive access to SAR satellites
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SPOCK-1-_Berlin_Rheinmetall-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Major milestone achieved...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-06 10:42:09
- Leonardo DRS Establishes UK Subsidiary
- <img width="300" height="150" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/leonardo-drs-logo-300x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="(Photo: Leonardo DRS)" style="disp...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-06 10:23:20
- Microcon Introduces 1.9-Kilogram Sensor for Drones
- <img width="300" height="167" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Microcon-Micro-D_-300x167.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="MICRO-D is designed for small unma...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-06 10:04:38
- Egypt Plans to Replace Older F-16s
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/m4-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="2022: The Air Force celebrated the 40th anniversa...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-06 08:35:18
- Quantum Frontline Industries secures 2027 follow-on contract
- <img width="300" height="162" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Quantum-Frontline-Industries-2-300x162.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Quantum Frontline Ind...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-10-06 06:43:34
Politico Defense feed
- Musk-led war commission triggers alarms in Pentagon
- Two of the Defense Department’s biggest contractors will help lead a project that could directly benefit them.
- — By Jack Detsch, Audrey Decker and Mark Satter 2026-10-02 18:48:41
- Hegseth vows to shrink the Pentagon — and then announces plans to grow it
- The Defense secretary announced several major initiatives that appear to contradict his efforts to cut the department’s bloat.
- — By Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-09-30 22:09:55
- Pentagon excludes key allies from NATO meeting
- Some of Europe’s biggest defense spenders — and U.S. allies — were not invited to a Pentagon-led meeting to discuss the alliance.
- — By Paul McLeary, Stefanie Bolzen and Jack Detsch 2026-09-30 20:24:18
- GOP holds the line on Iran despite growing midterm rift with Trump
- Senate Republicans barely defeated an effort to halt the conflict even as GOP candidates in battleground states turn against the war.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-09-24 19:11:50
- US and Poland near deal for American base with 10,000 troops
- The Polish foreign minister announced the effort Thursday, despite a previous Trump administration threat to pull troops from the country.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-24 18:15:55
- Stalled military nominees leave a Pentagon void
- The delay in confirming high-level officials occurs as the U.S. tries to extricate itself from a war in the Middle East.
- — By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien 2026-09-24 08:45:00
- States jockey to land Trump’s new Space Academy
- Leaders from at least a half-dozen states are making their pitch, even though the federal academy is far from a reality.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Audrey Decker 2026-09-23 21:30:00
CGTN-China politics
- Yemen's Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport
- Yemen's Houthi group said on Tuesday it had launched a fresh ballistic missile strike on Abha International Airport in southwest Saudi Arabia's Asir region, claiming the attack disrupted air traffic.
- 2026-10-06 09:19:29
- Xi's article on people's wellbeing to be published
- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on improving the people's wellbeing will be published on Thursday.
- 2026-09-30 10:15:12
- US ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian goods takes effect
- The US ban on a total amount of close to $1 billion of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles, took effect on Tuesday.
- 2026-09-30 02:06:31
- Somalia tightens coastal security as piracy resurges
- Somalia is stepping up maritime security along its northeastern coast as piracy resurges in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea region. Authorities in Puntland say they have increased patrols and operatio...
- 2026-09-28 14:17:11
- Iran not planning talks with US during delegation's UN visit: media
- Iran not planning talks with US during delegation's UN visit: media
- 2026-09-28 13:09:45
- Gaza three years on: International push for two-state solution stalls
- Three years into the latest Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a ceasefire has reduced fighting, but key issues needed to end the conflict remain unresolved.
- 2026-10-06 14:06:17
- US revokes visas of Latin American officials
- US revokes visas of Latin American officials
- 2026-09-29 22:00:42
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Wallenius Wilhelmsen launches $300m share sale amid talks for up to 12 newbuildings
- Car carrier operator in ‘advanced’ discussion to expand orderbook
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-10-06 21:30:36
- Greek tanker ablaze off Russia in presumed Ukrainian sea drone strike
- ‘Open fire’ rages outside Black Sea city as vessel's Indian crew safely evacuated ashore
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-10-06 21:15:23
- ‘No more Ms. Nice FMC’ as regulator threatens Cosco with fine over delayed award payment
- Penalties could rise to $16.7m for ‘wilful violation’
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-10-06 19:40:25
- Frontline’s $65m VLCC fixture shows dramatic surge in rates for Brazil voyages
- US- and Oslo-listed tanker owner fetches $804,000 per day
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-10-06 18:28:52
- DHT scores Gulf of Oman fixture at $1.2m per day as record VLCC rates fail to find a ceiling
- New York-listed VLCC specialist to earn $41.8m in time-charter equivalent revenue
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-10-06 15:58:20
- Adnoc L&S ups Hengli VLGC newbuilding orders after secondhand raid
- Yard prices on hot gas ship sector head on up
- — Lucy Hine,Irene Ang 2026-10-06 15:51:39
- Norden raises profit forecast on strong ‘operational performance’
- Danish owner-operator leaves asset-play gain estimate unchanged
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-10-06 15:28:41
EveryCRS Appropriations
- National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-07-01 04:00:00
- Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2026 Appropriations: Overview
- 2026-07-02 04:00:00
- Appropriations for Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Since FY2017
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- National Park Service (NPS) Appropriations: TenYear Trends
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-07-15 04:00:00
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions
- 2026-07-27 04:00:00
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY2027 Budget Request and Appropriations
- 2026-07-28 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet
- Sigil Wen, backed by a Silicon Valley who's who, has built an on-device AI assistant that promises to be free, fully private, and capable for everyday tasks.
- — Julie Bort 2026-10-06 20:47:01
- How AI decision models could change content moderation
- On Tuesday, Musubi announced a lightweight decision model made for real-time moderation called PolicyLM-1.7B, released with open weights.
- — Russell Brandom 2026-10-06 20:35:20
- AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO
- Nvidia-backed Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, led by Coatue and Blackstone.
- — Rebecca Bellan 2026-10-06 20:00:30
- The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in
- Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for you. But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way, leaving consumers caught in the middle. A new st...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-10-06 19:56:50
- Hark releases an AI personal assistant with a focus on privacy
- The AI lab's personal assistant is an operating system from the future designed to compete with Muse, Dots, and Instinct.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-10-06 18:22:45
- India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion
- JioHotstar will be offered inside Starzplay rather than through a stand-alone service.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-10-06 17:14:07
- Mirror Particle is building a ‘world model’ of human behavior
- Mirror Particle will launch at TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 with a world model built from scratch to predict human behavior, arguing that LLM role-play falls short for market resear...
- — Rebecca Bellan 2026-10-06 16:35:00
Space.com
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