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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
- Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show
- Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles, or $202 billion, on defense in 2027, a 27% increase.
- — Darya Korsunskaya, Reuters 2026-09-28 18:07:08
- EU nails down five defense priority areas to channel common spending
- Drones, counter-drone tech, air defense, seabed defense and eastern flank protection top the EU's list of desired capability areas.
- — Rudy Ruitenberg 2026-09-28 14:59:45
- UK’s Healey puts defense in focus for reindustrialization push
- British government leaders are converging around the message that the defense sector will be key in energizing the nation's anemic growth.
- — Alistair Smout and Elizabeth Piper, Reuters 2026-09-28 11:13:11
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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
- Army Eyes Potential ‘Multiple Awards’ For Rare Earth Magnets To Support Brushless Motor Work
- The Army is looking to identify companies that could manufacture rare earth magnets to support the service’s production of brushless motors for small drones, with plans to potentially make “mul...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-09-28 21:16:59
- Army Establishes Dedicated Counter-Drone Testing Lanes At Yuma
- To help accelerate the development and iteration of counter-drone technologies, the Army is dedicating “lanes” at its Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona for counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-28 21:06:53
- V2X Wins $46 Million Air Force Contract Supporting B-52 LRSO Integration
- V2X has been awarded a position on a $46 million U.S. Air Force delivery order to produce equipment supporting integration of the Long Range Standoff (LRSO) cruise missile onto the […]<img wi...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-09-28 20:37:06
- 21 Tranche 1, Transport Layer Satellites Delivered to Vandenberg, Northrop Grumman Says
- Northrop Grumman [NOC] said on Monday that it has delivered 21 satellites to Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., for Tranche 1 of the U.S. Space Force Space Development Agency’s Transport [&...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-28 20:32:51
- USAF Plans Participation of Early CCA Production Aircraft In Emerald Flag
- The U.S. Air Force wants to use General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems, Inc.‘s (GA-ASI) FQ-42A Vengeance and the Anduril Industries FQ-44A Fury in the Emerald Flag Exercise this December. Those...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-28 19:29:33
- Col. Rob Kinney, Chief of Fires, XVIII Airborne Corps, Discusses Scarlet Dragon 26.3
- Defense Daily’s Cal Biesecker talked with Col. Rob Kinney, chief of fires for Army’s XVIII Airborne Corps on Sept. 16 at Fort Bragg, N.C., during the Scarlet Dragon 26.3 experimentation […...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-28 18:28:23
- Korte Construction Awarded $52.4 Million Contract For Nuclear Command Facility
- Korte Construction Co. has received a $52.4 million contract to build a nuclear command, control and communications acquisition management facility in Bedford, Mass., according to the Defense Depar...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-09-28 15:36:52
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- MITRE specialist engineers a return to the Hill
- A former government relations specialist has gone from tracking Congress to working within it. Kate Lovas has joined Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz. ) as a senior legislative assistant after working as...
- 2026-09-17 19:31:28
- Hispanic Heritage Month arrives amid political gains
- Hispanic lawmakers hold a growing share of elected offices, both on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures across the country, as National Hispanic Heritage Month begins this week. Hispanic lawmake...
- 2026-09-14 18:45:17
WSJ Op-eds
- Did the Associated Press Hurt AI’s Feelings?
- Pretending software is a person makes real people unaccountable.
- — James Freeman 2026-09-28 21:32:00
- Pope Leo’s French Resistance
- The nation’s militant secularism, born in the revolution, isn’t as confident as it was.
- — William McGurn 2026-09-28 21:25:00
- Trump and Chinese Circumstance
- His summit with Xi had scant substance but made both leaders look larger than life.
- — Walter Russell Mead 2026-09-28 21:20:00
- The NIH Is Already Politicized
- Taxpayers backed a flawed 2020 study pushing single-payer medical insurance.
- — Chris Jacobs 2026-09-28 21:18:00
- Socrates Would Thrive in the Age of AI
- Before there were libraries, term papers or printed books, students demonstrated learning through dialogue.
- — Stephen Lewarne 2026-09-28 21:14:00
- Jamie Dimon: A Plan for the Western World’s Revival
- A U.S. trade pact with Europe could encompass friendly democracies and revive the old alliance.
- — Jamie Dimon 2026-09-28 20:57:00
- The Hidden Agenda Behind the AI Panic
- A mathematical model doesn’t rebel. Anthropomorphizing it helps obscure human errors and accountability, says Gabriele Mazzini.
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-09-28 20:52:00
The Diplomat
- Options for the Royal Brunei Air Force’s Fast-jet Decision
- One important mantra for the RBAirF: Don’t try to run before you can walk.
- — Olli Pekka Suorsa 2026-09-28 14:45:00
- Europe’s Read of the Trump-Xi Summit
- Decisions taken in Washington and Beijing increasingly shape European trade, technology, energy, and security.
- — Valbona Zeneli 2026-09-28 14:09:00
- Lee Asks Trump to Help Revive North Korea Talks During New York Trip
- During a Lee-Trump meeting at the U.N. General Assembly, Seoul said the U.S. president reaffirmed his willingness to talk with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- — Mitch Shin 2026-09-28 13:36:00
- The Trump-Xi Summit Is Over, But Taiwan Is Still Bracing for the Fallout
- Given what happened in May, Taiwanese may have been more nervous after the latest Trump-Xi summit ended.
- — Brian Hioe 2026-09-28 12:45:00
- Ismat Ara on India’s Crackdown on Love
- Ara explains the insidious harm of the “love jihad” myth: “A deeply personal decision, two people deciding to marry, gradually becomes something that others felt entitled to violently police.”
- — Sudha Ramachandran 2026-09-28 01:38:00
- Why Pakistan Turned on the Taliban (and Vice Versa)
- Why did Pakistan declare “an open war” against its one-time protégé?
- 2026-09-28 12:41:00
- Indonesia Finally Has Its Aircraft Carrier. Now Comes the Hard Part.
- Following a controversial acquisition, the most pressing question is whether and how Indonesia can convert the vessel into a viable military asset.
- — Febry Triantama 2026-09-28 06:05:00
European Security & Defence
- Nurol Makina to Showcase Innovative Armored Vehicle Solutions at ADEX 2026
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-28 10:55:34
- WB GROUP and Optix Sign Teaming Agreement
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260928_WB-GROUP-and-Optix-agreement_01-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="WB GROUP an...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-28 09:25:17
- MKE PİRANA hit the surface target with live warhead
- <img width="300" height="168" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pirana-img-2-Kopie-300x168.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="MKE PİRANA hit the surface targe...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-25 21:00:00
- KNDS and AERIX SYSTEMS announce a strategic cooperation
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/large_KNDS_DSP_10_01_2ffd02c0ae-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="KNDS and AERIX SYSTE...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-24 12:00:32
- Growing European Demand for Israeli Defence Systems
- <img width="300" height="233" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Viper-300-SpearUAV-300x233.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The launch of an Israeli SpearUAV...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-09-24 11:07:19
- Insta Selected for NCIA Contract Award in Cyber Security Domain
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Insta-Selected-for-NCIA-Contract-Award-in-Cyber-Security-Domain-300x169.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-24 10:00:34
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
- The incident raises the possibility that top secret weapons technology may have been exposed to a foreign adversary — including China.
- — By Audrey Decker and Mark Satter 2026-09-18 15:55:26
- US, in controversial deal, agrees to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia
- Lawmakers have expressed concerns for years that the move would give China access to sensitive technology.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-17 20:01:00
- Trump floats setting up Army base in Poland
- The potential move comes after the Pentagon sought to pull troops from the country earlier this year.
- — By Jack Detsch 2026-09-17 18:56:22
CGTN-China politics
- Chinese President Xi concludes state visit to US
- Chinese President Xi concludes state visit to US
- 2026-09-25 16:59:12
- China-US trade talks: A new framework for economic engagement
- The shift from negotiations driven by immediate pressure toward dialogue supported by durable mechanisms may become one of the most significant developments in China-US economic diplomacy in recent...
- 2026-09-28 12:53:05
- President Xi attends welcome ceremony hosted by President Trump
- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a welcome ceremony hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
- 2026-09-24 14:08:54
- Premier Li Qiang says China to ease market access, boost digital trade
- China will further ease market access and improve policies for cross-border e-commerce retail imports, Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday, pledging to share opportunities in its market with other co...
- 2026-09-24 13:39:12
- Trump addresses welcome ceremony hosted for Xi at White House
- Trump addresses welcome ceremony hosted for Xi at White House
- 2026-09-24 14:22:58
- Vucic resigns as president of Serbia
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic signed and submitted his resignation on Sunday, stepping down as president.
- 2026-09-28 01:06:03
- Sourabh Gupta: “China and US are partners, not rivals”
- Sourabh Gupta: “China and US are partners, not rivals”
- 2026-09-25 23:02:00
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Video Q&A: Tidewater CEO looks ahead as first and largest offshore vessel owner turns 70
- TradeWinds sits down with Quintin Kneen to discuss US company’s latest M&A deal and the markets where its next one might take place
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-28 19:58:11
- Monthly Hormuz crude exports swing back above 10m barrels per day for first time since war’s start
- Kpler records ‘solid rebound’ as Gulf VLCC rates hold ground above $1.2m per day
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-28 17:11:18
- Kyla Shipping deal with Piraeus Bank ends arrest lawsuits
- Greek ship manager says its wider fleet operated without interruption during dispute
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-28 15:16:45
- Indian shipyard targets European clients as it buys into designer Conoship
- Cochin Shipyard takes 23% stake in Dutch vessel design house
- — Gary Dixon 2026-09-28 15:00:11
- Maritime visibility tech firm scores $140m in growth capital
- Mix of equity and debt to help Quartermaster expand its data and awareness network, hire engineers and more
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-28 14:57:33
- VLOC duo reported sold at highest values in more than 10 years
- Sale shows values for ore carriers of this vintage have surged
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-28 14:48:51
- Shipping given a two-month break from further US-China disruption as port fees postponed
- Major trade organisations called for incoming rules to be delayed
- — Holly Birkett 2026-09-28 14:45:21
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 State of Play
- 2026-06-24 04:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation
- The new financing is expected to more than triples the AI infrastructure startup's valuation from just four months ago.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-09-28 21:29:18
- AMD will acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2 billion
- The acquisition will see World Labs founder Fei-Fei Li join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-09-28 20:39:33
- Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents
- Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with a buyer’s authorization.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-09-28 19:33:57
- Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather
- Tesla says the event "can only be held outdoors," as it's expected to show the car flying in some form using SpaceX thrusters.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-09-28 19:27:27
- The AI boom took over Climate Week and not everyone is happy about it
- Just like the rest of the U.S, data centers and AI are dividing climate tech founders and investors.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-09-28 19:21:59
- Nvidia launches new platform for reining in rogue AI agents
- As the debate rages over whether the recent spate of rogue AI agents is a step toward AGI or a more conventional engineering problem, Nvidia is offering its own answer to problem. Nvidia CEO Jensen...
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-09-28 18:31:23
- Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, which it calls a significantly cheaper, faster work partner
- Anthropic has released the newest version of its mid-range model, boasting faster response times and less token burn.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-09-28 18:00:00
Space.com
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