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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
- US Navy moving forward on West Coast dock for aircraft carriers
- The U.S. Navy is moving forward with plans to build a new dock for aircraft carriers on the West Coast.
- — Michael Peck 2026-07-22 19:26:26
- Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi? ‘The Flying BMP’ who now leads Ukraine’s military
- Zelenskyy names reform-minded Drapatyi as new commander-in-chief, replacing Syrsyki to bend to the largest protests of the war over the firing of Fedorov.
- — Katie Livingstone 2026-07-22 17:35:54
- Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes Farnborough Airshow debut
- Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat recently became the first collaborative combat aircraft to participate in a multinational, joint operational exercise.
- — Eve Sampson 2026-07-22 15:44:10
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- ... 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
- Degree Of Survivability Key Question For DIU/USAF MMA Program
- The degree of survivability for future massed modular aircraft (MMA) is a key question for the program. This month, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and U.S. Air Force announced MMA […]<img ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-22 19:22:22
- Army Manufacturing Platoon Expanded Drone Support In Recent Flytrap Event
- An Army platoon stood up last year to support the increasing use of drones within the 2nd Cavalry Regiment demonstrated its ability to scale operations and rapidly meet urgent needs […]<img w...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-22 18:21:55
- Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle Launched Into Space; Operations Begin In 2027
- A satellite servicing vehicle developed and built by Northrop Grumman [NOC] to conduct repairs, inspections and sustain spacecraft on orbit launched Tuesday evening, the company said on Wednesday. ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-22 17:10:39
- Senate Appropriators Press On Supplemental’s Requests Beyond Iran Scope, Hegseth Urges Full Funding
- Senate appropriators have pressed Pentagon leadership on the decision to include funds in the Iran war supplemental request for items beyond the current military operation, while Defense Secretary ...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-07-21 21:52:53
- CPS Upgrades For Zumwalt DestroyersIs Running Two Years Behind, GAO Says
- The Navy is running 24 months behind its schedule to upgrade its three Zumwalt-class destroyers to host the Conventional prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile, according to a Government Accountabi...
- — Rich Abott 2026-07-21 21:47:15
- Ukrainian Drone Builder Partners With Reconcraft For U.S. Autonomous Surface Vessels
- Britain’s autonomous defense system manufacturer UFORCE signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with American Special Operations craft manufacturer ReconCraft on Tuesday to provide advance...
- — Rich Abott 2026-07-21 21:11:28
- Poland Commits Nearly $750M to European Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
- Poland has committed 656 million euro ($748 million) to Europe’s IRIS² satellite constellation, saying the investment will ensure “strategic communications security” for the nation. ...
- — Rachel Jewett 2026-07-21 20:53:02
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Black staff pay gap widens in GOP Senate offices
- Black Senate staffers in Republican offices appear to be facing their widest pay gap with Caucasian colleagues in over two decades. During the first half of fiscal 2026, Black Senate staffers worki...
- 2026-07-20 18:26:20
- Wilson aide reports for duty at USO
- A longtime aide to Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S. C. ) has left Capitol Hill for a military advocacy role. Megan Amen is now policy engagement and advocacy manager at the United Service Organizations after...
- 2026-07-17 19:14:00
- Amazon primes tax team with Hill hire
- Amazon has turned to Capitol Hill for its latest tax policy hire. Nick Collins is now a public policy manager at the company after serving as legislative director to Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio). He ...
- 2026-07-15 19:22:31
- GOP Senate staff widen median salary lead
- Republican Senate staff earned a higher median salary than Democratic staff during the first half of fiscal 2026, widening the gap between the parties. Republican Senate staff earned a median salar...
- 2026-07-13 19:08:57
- Lone Star State fills top tier of House pay
- No state has a stronger presence at the top of House staff pay rankings than Texas, whose members account for four of the chamber's five highest-paying offices. Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) leads t...
- 2026-07-06 17:48:10
WSJ Op-eds
- Mamdani Drops His Threat to Handcuff Bibi
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admits he lacks the legal authority to arrest the Israeli prime minister. But what does the episode say about the Democratic socialist's worldview? Plus, what can...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-07-22 18:45:00
- The GOP’s Fight for ‘Top Cop’
- State attorneys general have never been more powerful, and Republicans are placing big bets to keep their advantage.
- — Kimberley A. Strassel 2026-07-22 18:01:00
- The Real Threat to Democracy—Voter Apathy
- Our republic only functions if citizens hold those representing us accountable for defending our constitutional rights.
- 2026-07-22 17:26:00
- The GOP’s Reconciliation Effort Gets the Job Done
- America faces practical, immediate funding needs that require a practical, immediate response. Cramming in other ideas isn’t good practice.
- 2026-07-22 17:26:00
- A Word From Keynes on the Chinese Economy
- Animal spirits explain why the property market is such a drag on the country’s consumer sentiment.
- 2026-07-22 17:25:00
- It’s Easier to Dance on a Grave Than Argue a Point
- If you can’t articulate an opposing view point, your only hope of a sense of intellectual victory is when your opponent can no longer debate back.
- 2026-07-22 17:25:00
- Politicians, Pensions and Public Unions
- Collective bargaining in the public sector presents an obvious potential conflict of interest.
- 2026-07-22 17:24:00
The Diplomat
- The World Cup and the G2 Reality
- The international sporting event showcased American strengths. It's a reminder that both the U.S. and China should stop betting on each other’s decline.
- — Zheng Wang 2026-07-22 15:11:00
- India’s High-Stakes Gamble in the SCO
- In an era of diminishing multilateralism, can the SCO actually bring results?
- — Shanthie Mariet D’Souza 2026-07-22 14:51:00
- Why a Tibetan Protester Set Himself on Fire Outside the United Nations
- Loga Rangzen’s self-immolation was intended to force Tibet back onto the international agenda. Instead, it exposed the challenges Tibetans face amid China's growing global influence.
- — Tsering Dolka Gurung 2026-07-22 13:05:00
- Indian Army’s Integrated Battle Groups Are Crystallizing ‘Cold Start’ Doctrine
- Given the uncertainty in the region's escalation ladder, IBGs may be the answer if the need for a quick ground retort were to arise.
- — Dinakar Peri 2026-07-22 05:16:00
- Keep an Eye on China’s AI Governance Offensive
- Beijing’s intensifying efforts to shape international norms on AI are aimed at catching up on the technology and exporting China’s illiberal values.
- — Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan 2026-07-22 11:43:00
- How South Korea’s Africa Pledges Are Faring on the Ground
- In western Uganda, a project funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) serves as a test case for what South Korea can offer the continent.
- — Sinmyung Park 2026-07-21 15:49:00
- Beyond a ‘Non-Red’ Supply Chain, Taiwan Should Export a Drone Ecosystem
- To build a real “drone shield,” Taiwan cannot merely export hardware or components.
- — Austin Horng-En Wang 2026-07-21 16:15:00
European Security & Defence
- Lockheed Martin and Leonardo Agree on MRO for the C-130J Super Hercules
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- — ESD 2026-07-22 10:02:36
- Israeli Concerns Over Turkish Missile Developments
- Although Turkey poses a potential threat to Israel’s regional security, it does not always pose a direct military threat on … <a href="https://euro-sd.com/2026/07/news/52485/israeli-con...
- — ESD 2026-07-22 09:54:28
- Israeli Defence Cooperation With Germany
- <img width="300" height="232" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Heron-MKII-IAI-300x232.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-botto...
- — ESD 2026-07-22 09:30:58
- Brussels – No Summer Respite as Europe Faces a Critical Autumn
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Irish-Presidency-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bot...
- — ESD 2026-07-22 08:29:04
- Poland Warns of Critical Months Ahead
- <img width="300" height="127" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1460x616-300x127.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px...
- — ESD 2026-07-22 08:15:26
- Affordable Patriot PAC-3 Variant
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PAC-3-ACE-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5p...
- — ESD 2026-07-22 08:14:00
Politico Defense feed
- Hegseth says Iran is weakened, but won’t give timeline for war’s end
- The administration is seeking tens of billions to cover the cost of the conflict, but Democrats are opposed to the idea.
- — By Leo Shane III and Mark Satter 2026-07-21 22:48:14
- NASA’s nuclear Mars mission to cost over $2 billion
- The price tag doesn't include the cost of the science mission the new spacecraft would ferry to the Red Planet.
- — By Audrey Decker 2026-07-21 11:00:00
- Pentagon’s budget troubles reverberate across the Atlantic
- — By Jack Detsch 2026-07-21 04:30:00
- Democrats search for options to halt Trump’s renewed attacks on Iran
- Democrats are rallying behind several efforts to kill high-profile defense legislation as a way to protest the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
- — By Leo Shane III, Riley Rogerson and Jordain Carney 2026-07-20 23:24:21
- Trump’s $1.5T defense budget is in trouble
- Republicans’ slimmed down reconciliation effort undercuts President Donald Trump’s push for an extra $350 billion for defense.
- — By Connor O'Brien, Leo Shane III and Mark Satter 2026-07-16 19:39:49
- GOP concerns grow after 2 ICE shootings in a week
- Lawmakers in both parties are concerned that officers in Maine and Texas lacked body cameras, months after Congress allocated funds for them to be deployed to ICE officers.
- — By Eric Bazail-Eimil and Myah Ward 2026-07-15 22:27:31
- Ukraine and its allies hope Graham isn’t their last friend with Trump’s ear
- Some argue that Ukraine’s agenda in Washington will suffer, others that there are other interlocutors to Trump who can step up.
- — By Jack Detsch, Veronika Melkozerova and Luke McGee 2026-07-15 20:25:00
CGTN-China politics
- President Xi delivers keynote speech at opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference
- President Xi delivers keynote speech at opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference
- 2026-07-17 02:05:26
- Zelenskyy names Mykhailo Drapatyi as new commander-in-chief
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday named a young major general, Mykhailo Drapatyi, as the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's military after days of street protests, marking the bigg...
- 2026-07-21 23:05:52
- Full text: Xi's keynote speech at the 2026 WAIC opening ceremony
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on Friday delivered a keynote address at the ...
- 2026-07-17 12:30:52
- Xi Jinping's key remarks on navigating challenges brought by AI
- With artificial intelligence advancing at a staggering pace and transforming people's lives, it also brings new challenges. Chinese President Xi Jinping shared his thoughts and observations on how ...
- 2026-07-18 09:07:46
- China's top diplomat meets Lesotho's FM
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Limpho Tau, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho, in Shanghai on Saturday.
- 2026-07-18 12:13:01
- Chinese premier holds talks with Thai PM
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul in Beijing on Monday.
- 2026-07-20 12:31:19
- Japan Takaichi cabinet's disapproval rating overtakes approval
- Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet dropped sharply by 10 percentage points from June to 41%, falling below the disapproval rate, which climbed to 44%, a nationwide ...
- 2026-07-20 12:11:34
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Vale shareholders tap lead independent director as new chairman
- Predecessor had resigned after pressure from mining giant's largest domestic stakeholder
- — Joe Brady 2026-07-22 16:38:37
- ‘Good luck’: Chappell warns investors off big crude tanker stocks
- Frontline, DHT and Nordic American Tankers in the crosshairs, while clean product tanker owners present discount valuations
- — Joe Brady 2026-07-22 15:57:03
- ETS revamp could see millions pumped into European shipping
- Brussels could contribute towards the difference in cost between clean fuels and diesel
- — Craig Eason 2026-07-22 14:39:13
- ‘Full-on war in two theatres and a third opening up’: Ships under attack at an unprecedented rate
- More risk, less reward as shipping is thrown into turmoil yet again
- — Paul Peachey 2026-07-22 14:19:10
- A tale of two cycles: Earnings season sharpens dilemma for shipping investors
- This week’s Streetwise takes a look at what equity analysts think about options and outlooks in two key sectors
- — Joe Brady 2026-07-22 14:04:49
- Houthi threat puts Red Sea container shipping return in danger
- Carriers reassess Saudi calls and reconsider efforts to restore Suez Canal routings
- — Ian Lewis 2026-07-22 12:57:21
- Matson expects strong second quarter as China service demand remains robust
- Transpacific operator benefits from sustained demand and constrained capacity across key Asia-US routes.
- — Ian Lewis 2026-07-22 12:22:33
EveryCRS Appropriations
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-04-30 04:00:00
- Government Shutdowns: Applying the Antideficiency Act to a Lapse in Appropriations
- 2026-05-01 04:00:00
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-05-05 04:00:00
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations for FY2025
- 2026-05-07 04:00:00
- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations: A Guide to Component Accounts
- 2026-05-07 04:00:00
- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-05-11 04:00:00
- Energy and Water Development: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-05-12 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- How OpenAI’s human mistake led to the AI-powered hack on Hugging Face
- OpenAI made a mistake setting up what it called a “highly isolated” testing environment and sandbox. According to cybersecurity experts, that human mistake is what made the AI-powered attack on...
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-07-22 19:11:46
- Travis Kalanick’s robotics company raises $1.7B, led by a16z
- Uber is also investing in Travis Kalanick's company Atoms, which has made gauzy claims about using industrial AI to modernize the world.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-07-22 18:50:44
- Science Corporation’s vision-restoring chip wins EU approval
- "The thing that the space needs is a company making $100 million a year of revenue," Science Corp. CEO Max Hodak said.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-07-22 18:18:02
- Yope raises $12.3M to build a private social network without algorithms or ads
- Yope, a fast-growing social app focused on private groups of friends and family, has raised $12.3 million in seed funding. Instead of chasing creators and algorithmic feeds, the startup is betting ...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-07-22 18:13:58
- Menlo Ventures’ Matt Murphy explains why Anthropic is winning (and it’s not the model)
- Anthropic leaped to a $47 billion revenue run rate by May, compared to $9 billion in 2025. It’s the kind of growth that Menlo Ventures’...
- — Theresa Loconsolo 2026-07-22 18:02:57
- Monday.com lays off hundreds to focus on AI
- The company said it is reducing its headcount by 20%, or about 630 staff, to "support a leaner, more focused operating model" as it focuses on its AI Work Platform.
- — Ram Iyer 2026-07-22 17:54:14
- Google is making it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
- The new feature lets users wirelessly transfer more data types from an iPhone without needing to download a separate app.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-07-22 17:08:03
Space.com
- After nearly 30 years, NASA realized this near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet. The discovery may help us defend the planet some day
- Astronomers discovered that a near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet that could help scientists identify more hidden comets and improve planetary defense.
- — Samantha Mathewson 2026-07-22 19:00:00
- NASA's Roman Space Telescope could reveal black holes ripping up stars. It's set to launch Aug. 30
- NASA's next super telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, may leave nowhere to hide for black holes that violently murder and devour stars, not even cosmic noon.
- — Robert Lea 2026-07-22 18:01:12
- If space war erupts, 'none of us will be able to avoid the war zone,' warns outgoing Space Force chief in final public speech
- The outgoing head of the U.S. Space Force had some stark words in his last public speech, stating that "none of us will be able to avoid the war zone" should conflict extend to space.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-07-22 17:00:00
- 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' is time-travelling back into theaters next month for a 35th anniversary re-release
- Grab your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle because it's time to party like it’s the summer of 1991.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-07-22 16:00:00
- Astronomers may have discovered the 1st moon outside of our solar system — or is it something weirder?
- Have astronomers observed the first exomoon, or have they spotted a weird object that could challenge the very concept of planets and moons?
- — Robert Lea 2026-07-22 15:30:47
- Our 1st-ever up-close look at the Martian surface | Space photo of the day for July 22, 2026
- What might seem like a simple black-and-white picture of some rocks is actually the first photograph ever taken on the surface of Mars.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-07-22 14:00:00
- 'The court has to intervene now': Indigenous groups and conservationists condemn SpaceX's South Texas land swap
- A coalition of environmental and tribal groups filed an emergency injunction to stop a land swap between SpaceX and the federal government, saying courts should rule on its legality.
- — Mike Wall 2026-07-22 18:03:34