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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 Air Force looks to acquire target drones that can mimic stealth jets
- The U.S. Air Force wants to acquire target drones that can mimic the performance of a variety of aircraft, from stealth fighters to small UAVs.
- — Michael Peck 2026-08-17 18:19:24
- German drone maker Helsing enlists Rakuten to broker Japan military deal
- German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalize a deal to sell its unmanned systems to Japan’s army.
- — John Geddie, Reuters 2026-08-17 18:16:02
- Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
- President Trump instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with long-term Asian ally South Korea.
- — Costas Pitas, David Lawder and Heejin Kim, Reuters 2026-08-17 15:14:07
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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
- Lockheed Martin Validates First Japanese ASEV Radar Shipset
- Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Monday announced it successfully completed the validation of the radars for the first of two fully integrated Japan-bound Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) systems and is...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-17 21:25:05
- Anduril Details Upgraded Tech For SBMC Phase 2, Eyes Potential Army Downselect In ‘28
- Anduril Industries on Monday detailed the next iteration of its Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) hardware for the Army, which increases the horizontal field of view by almost 70 percent, [̷...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-08-17 21:18:54
- HawkEye 360 Gets NRO Award For Sustained Use Of Commercial RF Sensing Data
- The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on Monday said it has awarded HawkEye 360 [HAWK] a contract to augment the agency’s portfolio of classified space-based intelligence systems by taking gre...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-17 20:53:55
- GE Aerospace And Kratos Announce USAF EMD Contract For Alternate JASSM-ER Engine
- Cincinnati’s GE Aerospace [GE] and San Diego’s Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS] said on Monday that the U.S. Air Force has awarded the companies an engineering and manufac...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-17 20:25:21
- Navy Awards Raytheon $22.9 Billion Tomahawk Contract To Bolster Long-Term Production
- The Defense Department on Monday announced a new Navy contract with RTX’s [RTX] Raytheon business unit worth about $22.9 billion over seven years, aimed at increasing long-term Tomahawk cruise mi...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-17 19:53:13
- Drones May Play Significant Role in Future Air Superiority
- The absence of air superiority by Russian or Ukrainian forces since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the lack of U.S. air superiority over Iran point to a future in […]<img width="...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-17 17:58:29
- Mehta Appointed New CEO At L3Harris After Kubasik Forced Out Due To Conduct
- L3Harris Technologies [LHX] on Monday said its board has appointed Sam Mehta as president and CEO effective immediately after agreeing to part ways with Chris Kubasik, who had led the […]<img...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-17 17:52:40
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Senate chiefs of staff close in on pay cap
- The typical Senate chief of staff now earns within roughly 1. 5% of the maximum salary allowed by law, the closest the position has come to the pay ceiling in years. In the first half of fiscal 20...
- 2026-08-03 18:36:44
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-08-18 04:00:00
- Trump Romances Kim Jong Un Again
- The President weakens deterrence by limiting U.S. military exercises with South Korea.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-17 21:49:00
- Woke 2 Was Craaazy, Says the Judge
- Harvard beats Trump’s antisemitism suit, but not on inspiring grounds.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-17 21:48:00
- A Senate Food Fight on SNAP Welfare Waste
- Democrats want the farm bill to delay state accountability for improper payments.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-17 21:48:00
- Michigan Prosecutes Five Noncitizen Voters
- Good for AG Dana Nessel, and the cases she declined also are instructive.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-17 21:46:00
- Constantine’s Example for China
- The Roman emperor ended the persecution of Christians. Will Beijing follow suit?
- — Walter Russell Mead 2026-08-17 21:25:00
- Bean Counting, Antisemitism and the EEOC
- Reports on workforce demography not only encourage quotas but mask discrimination.
- — Kenneth L. Marcus 2026-08-17 21:18:00
The Diplomat
- Daughter of Former Cambodian Opposition Leader Appointed ‘Special Envoy’ to PM
- Kem Monovithya's appointment comes three months after her father Kem Sokha received a royal pardon quashing a 27-year sentence for treason.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-08-18 04:44:00
- Is Vietnam’s Energy Transition Entering a New Phase?
- The country has so far outpaced most of its regional peers when it comes to the production of renewable energy.
- — James Guild 2026-08-18 05:04:00
- How Southeast Asia and the Gulf Can Shape the Future of AI
- Neither region can compete directly with China and the United States, but together they have the potential to show how middle powers can shape the AI economy.
- — Kelly Forbes, Bruce Li, and Hamzah Bin Zaid 2026-08-18 01:14:00
- Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing Set For Possible State Visit to Cambodia
- The trip would be the former general's sixth, and third to an ASEAN member state, since his appointment as president in April.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-08-18 00:59:00
- Trump’s Exercise Cut Risks Turning South Korea-US Alliance Readiness Into a Bargaining Chip
- A last-minute order to scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield may have a limited immediate military effect. Its deeper cost is the precedent.
- — Jihoon Yu 2026-08-17 17:22:00
- Taiwan’s Urban Resilience Drills Are Becoming a Core Part of Deterrence
- The Han Kuang drills are a useful step, but it should lead to more measurable questions for Taiwan’s ability to weather a crisis.
- — Phoebe Pham 2026-08-17 15:44:00
- Iran, Tajikistan Finalizing Fuel Export Agreement
- With Tajikistan's main supplier of oil, Russia, under pressure, Dushanbe has turned to another partner: Iran.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-08-17 15:45:00
European Security & Defence
- Saildrone Announces Major European Expansion
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SD-2015-Denmark-4271-HR-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Courtesy Saildrone...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-18 07:47:38
- Why reliable weather data still decides missions on the frontline
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Why-reliable-weather-data-still-decides-missions-on-the-frontline-Kopie-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual ...
- — ESD 2026-08-18 03:45:29
- Accelerate European Defence Modernisation
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PM_Picture_picture-is-AI-generated-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="FTS and SIM...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-17 18:08:19
- Bundeswehr orders further mobile rescue stations from Rheinmetall
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-17-rheinmetall-liefert-mobile-rettungsstationen-an-die-bundeswehr-300x209.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisua...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-17 17:20:23
- Gunmakers home and Wallonia’s Defence Scene
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FN-MAG®-Tactical-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The FN MAG Tactical is the l...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-17 12:05:39
- Hybrid Communications and NATO’s Imperative for Innovation on the Eastern Flank
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NATO-and-hybid-comms-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="NATO and Hybrid Comms. [P...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-17 03:46:36
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Pentagon policy chief can’t get invited to Beijing
- Anger over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan appears to have played a role in China's decision.
- — By Phelim Kine and Jack Detsch 2026-08-06 08:45:00
CGTN-China politics
- Yasukuni's ghost: Japan's self-inflicted wound
- Yasukuni's ghost: Japan's self-inflicted wound
- 2026-08-15 08:42:50
- China holds symposium on late leader Jiang Zemin
- A three-day symposium on the life and thoughts of late leader Jiang Zemin opened on Monday as China commemorated the 100th anniversary of his birth.
- 2026-08-17 14:28:48
- New evidence reaffirms Japan's germ warfare crimes in China
- A new collection of historical records about Unit 731, the notorious Japanese germ warfare division during World War Two (WWII), has unveiled more evidence of Japan's war atrocities in China.
- 2026-08-13 14:52:54
- Iran vows to keep Hormuz Strait closed until US meets demands
- Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unless the United States accepts conditions put forward by Tehran, rejecting US claims that Washington has regained control of the strategic water...
- 2026-08-13 02:53:24
- Japanese PM makes offering to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII surrender anniv.
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a monetary offering to Yasukuni Shrine on Saturday, a symbol of Japanese militarism and wartime aggression.
- 2026-08-15 00:14:28
- Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's political conviction
- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for learning from late leader Jiang Zemin's firmness in political conviction.
- 2026-08-17 02:54:47
- Chilean FM to visit China from August 18 to 22
- Chilean FM to visit China from August 18 to 22
- 2026-08-17 07:44:42
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Norvic owner Rahman hits out as Minerva sues wife over unpaid bunker bills
- New legal action filed in the US to recover money trader is owed
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-18 10:25:47
- Med pipeline deal promises 'significant' new tanker demand, broker BRS says
- Hungary and Croatia agree to pump oil through Adria system
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-18 10:21:51
- Everllence teams with Hudong-Zhonghua on new LNG carrier design
- Hybrid-electric propulsion system mooted as next efficiency, emissions saving and cost-cutting step
- — Lucy Hine 2026-08-18 10:01:50
- Further attacks highly likely: Ukraine tipped to step up Black Sea ship hits after Russia rejects truce
- Security company Ambrey believes violence set to continue in one of shipping's most dangerous frontiers
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-18 09:44:21
- Ocean Yield chief executive sets course for AP Moller era
- Chief executive looks to life under new ownership with finishing touches taking shape
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-08-18 09:22:16
- Aramco named as charterer of Singfar LNG bunker vessel duo
- Newbuildings would mark energy giant’s entry into sector
- — Lucy Hine 2026-08-18 08:15:52
- AP Moller Capital deepens Morocco ties with new takeover
- Danish investment company swoops for logistics player
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-18 07:40:21
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TechCrunch
- Einride strikes deal to add 500 Tesla Semis to its fleet
- Einride will buy the Tesla Semis, which will be made to Amazon and other customers.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-08-18 10:30:00
- Detroit startup Grounded raises $5M to customize electric and gas-powered vans
- The company has shifted from making van-life builds to custom outfitting vehicles for small businesses, all while the EV landscape in the US changed dramatically.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-08-18 10:00:00
- Anthropic’s annualized revenue surges to $65B
- The model maker added $18 billion in annualized revenue in two months.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-08-17 23:56:26
- AI automation startup Relay shuts down, staff joins Google’s Chrome team
- "We have some really ambitious plans to help you work with AI in Chrome to get things done, and I’ll have more to share soon," Jacob Bank, Relay founder and CEO, said.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-08-17 21:27:05
- ‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators
- Cybersecurity experts who investigate spyware attacks say the number of people who received a recent threat notification from Apple is unusually high.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-08-17 20:18:35
- Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21
- If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 1...
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-08-17 19:33:51
- Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks
- Spotify launches a new feature that gives users a chance to explain the stories and reasoning behind their favorite music. Editors will be using the feature, too, on top playlists like RapCaviar a...
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-08-17 19:24:43
Space.com
- See gorgeous views of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse captured from space
- Orbiting spacecraft captured incredible views of the moon's shadow darkening Earth during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-08-18 10:04:16
- Watch European astronaut make history during spacewalk today
- On Aug. 18, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot will become the first French woman ever to perform a spacewalk, and you can watch the historic action live.
- — Mike Wall 2026-08-18 10:04:16
- How an ancient collision with another galaxy transformed the Milky Way
- The Milky Way has a secret history of galaxy mergers that we are only now starting to uncover.
- — Keith Cooper 2026-08-17 21:00:27
- China bounces back from Long March rocket explosion with back-to-back launches (video)
- China's space program has returned to flight after an Aug. 10 Long March 7A rocket explosion, launching both a Long March 12 and a Long March 2C rocket on Sunday (Aug. 16).
- — Josh Dinner 2026-08-18 10:04:16
- The best Ruko drone to date is half-price at Amazon but you'll have to hurry
- Looking to take to the skies? This beginner-friendly Ruko F11 PRO 2 is a mind-blowing $280 off, but you'll have to hurry because this lightning deal ends soon.
- — Chris McMullen 2026-08-17 19:56:04
- Scientists find dead star that predicts our sun's future: 'Broken apart and returned to the galaxy'
- A composite image of data from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Kitt Peak four-meter telescope and MOTHRA reveal the Helix Nebula. We can see the bow shocks, particularly on the left.
- — Keith Cooper 2026-08-17 18:21:10
- The 1st 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' season 2 trailer finally gives us a release date (video)
- Our first look at 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' season 2 promises huge space battles, Clone Wars flashbacks, and a lot more Anakin Skywalker.
- — Fran Ruiz 2026-08-17 16:00:00