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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 to blockade Strait of Hormuz ‘effective immediately,’ Trump says
- “Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” the president wrote on Sunday.
- — Saad Sayeed, Asif Shahzad and Mubasher Bukhari, Reuters 2026-04-12 14:58:14
- US-Iran peace talks end without deal as delegations leave Pakistan
- Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour negotiations to end fighting that has killed thousands and roiled the global economy.
- — Saad Sayeed, Asif Shahzad and Mubasher Bukhari, Reuters 2026-04-12 13:27:21
- US military begins clearing Strait of Hormuz, Trump says
- Reports emerged Saturday about the presence of U.S. Navy ships in the strait.
- — Reuters 2026-04-11 15:59:52
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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 ...
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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
- Information Trust Startup PeakMetrics Raises $6 Million In Series A Round
- PeakMetrics, which applies artificial intelligence to discern whether narratives online are being synthetically generated and what is driving them, last week said it raised $6 million in a funding ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-10 19:52:37
- Navy To Cut Off Boise Sub After Years Of Maintenance Delays
- The Navy last Friday announced it decided to finally inactivate the Los Angeles-class USS Boise (SSN-764) attack submarine after nearly a decade of maintenance delays and backlogs. The decision is ...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-10 19:09:39
- U.S. Razorback UUV Launched From French Sub
- The U.S. and French navies recently demonstrated interoperability by launching a U.S. Razorback Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) from a French nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN). In the operatio...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-10 18:57:43
- Defense Watch: EA-37s in Wargame, Laser Use OK’d, Army ADOC, UAS Award, FMD Chief Back
- More EA-37Bs? The Air Force’s EA-37B saw its first combat use in Operation Epic Fury, according to U.S. Central Command, and the service’s fiscal 2027 budget requests $660 million for […]...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-04-10 18:30:23
- Army Plans ISV-Heavy Competition, May Procure Over 600 Platforms
- The Army is moving ahead on its effort to field a larger version of its Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), detailing plans for rapid prototyping and an aim to eventually procure […]<img width="964...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-04-09 21:35:56
- Lockheed Martin Says $4.8 Billion Army PAC-3 MSE Award Will Accelerate Production
- A day after the Army on April 9 awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a $4.76 billion contract to produce an unspecified number of Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC)-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles, ...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-09 21:33:48
- HII Signs MoU with Second Physical AI Firm To Expand Shipbuilding Automation
- HII [HII] this week signed its second memorandum of understanding (MoU) with another “Physical AI” firm as it ramps up efforts to increase production through more automation. The April 6 [̷...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-09 21:02:07
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Kiley brings comms aide back to the Hill
- Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif. ) is bringing a former communications staffer back to Capitol Hill after more than a decade in the private sector. Bailey Hall has joined Kiley's office as communication...
- 2026-04-10 20:17:02
- Veteran Risch aide plugs into energy company
- A longtime aide to Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) is leaving the Senate for a role in the private sector. Ayla Neumeyer has joined Constellation Energy Corp. as a senior manager of federal government a...
- 2026-04-08 19:50:58
- House staff salaries fall after reaching record highs
- House staff salaries declined in 2025 after reaching record highs the year prior, marking the first year-over-year drop in a decade. The median House staff salary fell to $74,061 in 2025, down 3. 7...
- 2026-04-06 18:40:06
- Lawmakers didn't always play it straight on April 1
- Lawmakers once marked April Fools' Day with amusing press releases but seem to have lost their sense of humor in recent years. Members of Congress have used April 1 press releases to highlight insi...
- 2026-04-01 20:38:56
- “All in” on lobbying: sportsbooks ramp up spending
- As millions of Americans placed bets on sporting events in the past year, sportsbook firms placed their bets on Capitol Hill. The rise of online sports betting platforms has pushed the activity int...
- 2026-03-30 17:35:17
WSJ Op-eds
- Studies Suggest Red Meat May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
- At least for people who carry the APOE4 genetic variant, a juicy steak could keep the brain healthy.
- — Allysia Finley 2026-04-12 15:44:00
- On Iran Outcome, Nobody Knows Anything—Yet
- The fog of war is especially thick when there’s no way to see inside the processes that really matter.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-04-10 20:25:00
- In Gut We Trust?
- I think Trump shocked his followers with his vulgar, threatening social-media posts about the Iran war.
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-04-09 21:52:00
- Show Us the Gulf Oil Tankers
- Iran raises its demands without opening the Strait of Hormuz.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-10 21:55:00
- Inflation and the Iran War
- Consumer prices surged in March, most of that owing to the oil shock.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-10 21:52:00
- Democrats vs. Nuns, Again
- Pronouns, bathrooms, and HR training—at a Catholic cancer home in New York.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-10 21:50:00
- The Iran War Is a Boon for the Petrodollar
- America strikes back against China’s patient challenge to the U.S. currency’s supremacy.
- — Diana Choyleva 2026-04-12 15:43:00
The Diplomat
- Southeast Asia’s AI Dilemma
- The region faces the modern iteration of a question that has plagued every industrial revolution: who owns the machine, who works it, who extracts the surplus, and who bears the cost?
- — Govand Khalid Azeez 2026-04-09 19:49:00
- Thailand Announces Further Asset Seizures in Widening Scam Probe
- The assets were connected to a network surrounding the South African businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, who is wanted on fraud and money laundering charges.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-04-10 05:38:00
- Few Safe Harbors: Migrant Workers Vulnerable in Southeast Asia’s Fishing and Seafood Industries
- Labor conditions aboard the region's poorly regulated fleet of fishing trawlers are a cause for continuing alarm.
- — Benjamin Harkins 2026-04-10 01:39:00
- Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto Could Visit Russia Soon, Kremlin Says
- The trip could involve discussions about energy purchases from Russia to help shore up Indonesia's domestic fuel supply.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-04-10 01:14:00
- India’s Hormuz Dilemma Is Not Yet Over
- New Delhi, which supports UNCLOS, is reportedly uncomfortable with Iran’s plan to levy a toll on every ship that passes the Strait of Hormuz.
- — Rushali Saha 2026-04-09 18:13:00
- China’s Divergent Strategy: Modernizing vs. Stabilizing Energy Infrastructure in Central Asia
- Beijing has not taken a one-size-fits-all approach to its engagement with the energy sectors in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
- — Mehrona Bozorova and Milana Moldosheva 2026-04-09 16:27:00
- China-US Trade Relations: Between Engagement and Decoupling
- Survey findings complicate the notion that U.S.-China economic policy presents a binary choice between the two options.
- — Timothy S. Rich 2026-04-09 17:44:00
European Security & Defence
- Hanwha Aerospace Secures Follow-On K9 Howitzer Contract with Finland
- <img width="300" height="184" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Photo-1-1-300x184.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Son Jae-il, President & CEO of Hanwha ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-10 06:17:56
- HENSOLDT UK secures two contracts with SRT for 50 coastal surveillance radars
- <img width="300" height="205" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260409_HENSOLDT-UK-coastal-surveillance-radar-300x205.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="HENS...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-09 12:02:09
- Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SAR-1906-Sahil-Guvenlik-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Damen Shipyards G...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-09 11:17:40
- French Navy further expands CAMCOPTER® S-100 fleet
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CAMCOPTER_S-100_269-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="CAMCOPTER® S-100 [Photo © Schi...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-09 08:49:42
- KNDS Appoints Dr. Arno Schmitz-Urban as Executive Vice President Strategy
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/knds-logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: KNDS]" style="display: block; marg...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-09 08:04:41
- Hanwha Aerospace Signs MOU with Indra Group for Latin American Defence Cooperation
- <img width="300" height="168" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Photo-2-300x168.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="From left, María Dolores Carrillo Aguilera,...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-09 06:59:14
Politico Defense feed
- What Trump’s blowup with Rutte was really about
- The president’s tirade against NATO chief Mark Rutte stemmed from his frustration that allies wouldn’t let the U.S. access military bases for attacks against Iran.
- — By Eli Stokols, Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-04-09 21:46:47
- NATO chief insists Europe is ‘scrambling’ to help with Iran war after latest Trump attacks
- The head of the alliance tried to thread the needle between an irate U.S. president and NATO members who feel unfairly maligned.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-04-09 17:15:21
- ‘Seems like losing’: What the US hasn’t won in Iran
- As negotiations begin this weekend in Pakistan, the war has reaffirmed Iran’s regional significance.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-04-08 22:07:42
- Hegseth declares victory in Iran but says US forces will remain in region
- The Defense Secretary repeatedly referred to the U.S. military operation in the past tense.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-04-08 13:03:03
- Pentagon’s new plans in Iran give Trump a way out of war crime accusations
- Defense officials are expanding a list of strike options.
- — By Paul McLeary and Leo Shane III 2026-04-06 22:45:00
- NATO’s Rutte to meet with Trump at White House amid attacks on alliance
- The president has grown increasingly furious with the decades-old alliance amid the war in Iran.
- — By Aaron Pellish 2026-04-03 19:47:09
- One pilot rescued after fighter jet crash in Iran
- The second crew member’s fate is unknown.
- — By Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-04-03 15:29:14
CGTN-China politics
- Former Iranian foreign minister dies from attack wounds
- A former Iranian foreign minister, Kamal Kharazi, died Thursday from wounds suffered in US-Israel strikes on April 1, Iranian media reported.
- 2026-04-09 23:07:04
- China issues national standards for BCI and emerging tech
- China issues national standards for BCI and emerging tech
- 2026-04-11 09:39:00
- Xi's special envoy to attend inauguration of Myanmar's president
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Jiang Xinzhi will attend the inauguration of President Min Aung Hlaing in Myanmar's capital, Nay Pyi Taw, on Friday, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokespe...
- 2026-04-09 11:09:40
- Spain to reopen Tehran embassy after ceasefire
- Spain will immediately reopen its embassy in Tehran and has ordered its ambassador to return, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Manuel Albares said on Thursday.
- 2026-04-09 07:13:10
- Vietnam's top leader To Lam to visit China from April 14 to 17
- At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committe...
- 2026-04-09 07:00:21
- Grand designs for 'Arc de Trump' unveiled amid mounting controversy
- Designs for the so-called "Arc de Trump," which US President Donald Trump intends to have erected in Washington, were unveiled on Friday, sparking widespread controversy and even prompting a group ...
- 2026-04-11 12:28:30
- Pakistan hopes US, Iran will engage constructively after Vance arrival
- Pakistan hopes US, Iran will engage constructively after Vance arrival
- 2026-04-11 04:55:46
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Trump vows Strait of Hormuz blockade after peace talks collapse
- US president says navy to stop all and any ships going in and out of the waterway
- — Andy Pierce 2026-04-12 15:42:27
- Fire hits Evergreen container vessel docked in Singapore
- Cause of fire still under investigation, Singapore's Maritime Port Authority says
- — Karen Ng 2026-04-11 16:48:15
- Tanker stocks give back some of 2026 gains as investors weigh peace prospects
- Uncertainty over Hormuz closure leads to volatility for stocks trading near peak levels
- — Joe Brady 2026-04-10 22:10:45
- Growing deepsea miner strikes preliminary deal with US yard in bid to build fleet of ships
- Merger of Odyssey Marine Exploration and American Ocean Minerals Corp creates $1bn player
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-04-10 19:10:42
- Western Bulk warns of war hit on profit with three ships stranded by Hormuz closure
- High fuel costs and restricted access to cargoes and vessels in the Middle East Gulf will impact profitability, operator said
- — Holly Birkett 2026-04-10 15:36:35
- Hormuz access splits shipping as Singapore and Malaysia diverge
- Legal principle meets pragmatic access as chokepoint risks reshape shipping choices
- — Huaqing Ma 2026-04-10 15:15:57
- Wavelength podcast: Ceasefire confusion in the Middle East
- Plus, Exmar’s new gas carriers, a new Federal Maritime Commission role in the US, and why EU’s stalling on biocides is bad for yards
- 2026-04-10 15:10:48
EveryCRS Appropriations
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-06 05:00:00
- Defense Primer: Defense Appropriations Process
- 2026-02-11 05:00:00
- Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-17 05:00:00
- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-23 05:00:00
- Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Programs and Appropriations (FY2012-FY2026)
- 2026-02-24 05:00:00
- Overview of FY2026 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS)
- 2026-02-25 05:00:00
- National Park Service: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-27 05:00:00
TechCrunch
- X says it’s reducing payments to clickbait accounts
- X is cutting back on payments to accounts that are “flooding the timeline” with clickbait and rapid-fire news aggregation, according to its head of product Nikita Bier
- — Anthony Ha 2026-04-12 17:02:20
- TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent?
- Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-04-12 16:06:00
- From LLMs to hallucinations, here’s a simple guide to common AI terms
- The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
- — Natasha Lomas, Romain Dillet, Kyle Wiggers, Lucas Ropek 2026-04-12 15:07:08
- At the HumanX conference, everyone was talking about Claude
- Anthropic was the star of the show at San Francisco's AI-centric conference.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-04-12 15:00:00
- Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup
- Slate auto burst onto the scene in April 2025. Here is a timeline that covers its origins, backers, product, and other new details.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-04-12 14:00:00
- Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India’s quick commerce startups
- Flipkart's ongoing expansion beyond major cities and heavy discounting is raising risks for India's quick commerce startups, analysts say.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-04-12 03:00:00
- Kalshi wins temporary pause in Arizona criminal case
- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Friday that it has won a temporary restraining order preventing Arizona from pursuing its criminal case against Kalshi.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-04-11 21:20:24
Space.com
- From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland
- Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-04-12 13:00:00
- 'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission
- The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-04-12 15:21:57
- This Week In Space podcast: Episode 205 — All About Artemis
- On Episode 205 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the flight of Artemis 2.
- — Space.com Staff 2026-04-11 13:05:39
- SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to ISS astronauts (video)
- Northrop Grumman's second "Cygnus XL" cargo ship launched toward the International Space Station on Saturday morning (April 11).
- — Mike Wall 2026-04-11 15:02:54
- Artemis 3 and beyond: What's next for NASA after Artemis 2 moon success
- NASA doesn't plan to rest on its laurels after the historic success of its Artemis 2 moon mission. Here are the agency's ambitious plans for Earth's nearest neighbor.
- — Mike Wall 2026-04-11 10:00:00
- Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon
- NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts came home today (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come.
- — Mike Wall 2026-04-11 05:55:50
- NEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and 'world's largest' space expo
- Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo.
- — Samantha Mathewson 2026-04-11 04:09:26