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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
- 2 US troops killed, 1 missing after Iranian missile, drone attack in Jordan
- Two U.S. service members were killed in action on Friday in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on U.S. and partner forces in Jordan.
- — J.D. Simkins 2026-07-18 18:00:58
- US Navy 2 years behind on hypersonic missile installation on Zumwalt destroyers
- The U.S. Navy’s expensive effort to install hypersonic missiles on three Zumwalt-class destroyers is two years behind schedule.
- — Michael Peck 2026-07-17 19:45:15
- Saronic picks Brownsville, Texas, for $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard
- Autonomous vessel maker Saronic is set to build Port Alpha, a shipyard the company describes as the most advanced in the world, in Texas.
- — Michael Scanlon 2026-07-17 18:49:07
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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
- Space Force Boosts Ceiling For NSSL Phase 3, Lane 1 By $11.4 Billion
- U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) has increased the ceiling of Phase 3, Lane 1 National Security Space Launch (NSSL) contracts by $11.4 billion to $17 billion and said […]<img widt...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-18 00:19:43
- Hanwha Philly And TOTE Picked To Build MDA Missile Range Instrumentation Vessels
- The Hanwha Philly Shipyard and Vessel Construction manager (VCM) TOTE Services were selected to build the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Range Instrumentation Vessels (MRIV), set to play a ro...
- — Rich Abott 2026-07-17 21:21:59
- Official: Army Could Make Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher Awards In August
- The Army may make awards for its Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) effort in August, a lead official has said. Lt. Gen. Frank Lozano, the Army’s program acquisition executive for [&#...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-07-17 21:10:43
- GD NASSCO To Build Two New Sub Tenders
- The Navy plans to award General Dynamics’ [GD] San Diego-based National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) a detail design and construction contract to procure two new AS(X) next-general sub...
- — Rich Abott 2026-07-17 20:58:33
- Defense Watch: MQ-25, HASC Repubs, PA DIB, Green Wolf
- More MQ-25A Flying. Boeing on July 10 announced the first MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned tanker aircraft completed its second test flight, which included landing gear cycles testing and a n...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-07-17 20:45:15
- DIU Selects Six Vendors To Demonstrate Containerized Drone Launch And Recovery
- The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) recently selected six companies to demonstrate autonomous launch and recovery of multiple drones from containerized systems that can be easily transported and quic...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-17 19:07:11
- 21 More York Space Systems Satellites Launched for SDA Tranche 1
- A Tranche 1 (T1) launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) put 21 York Space Systems [YSS] Tr...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-17 18:10:20
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Boston University brings a Hill staffer back to campus
- Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass. ) has lost a legislative aide to the world of higher education. Bayley Connors is now director of federal relations at Boston University, returning to his alma mater ...
- 2026-07-02 19:15:12
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-07-18 04:00:00
- Oregon Is Pumping Children Full of Hormones
- The state pushes teens toward ‘transgender-related diagnoses’ and dangerous treatments.
- — Paul Terdal 2026-07-17 21:57:00
- The SAVE America Act Backfire
- Trump’s speech didn’t make the case, while sowing voting distrust.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-17 21:42:00
- Britain’s Newest New Prime Minister
- Andy Burnham, the seventh PM since 2016, has to earn a mandate.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-17 21:40:00
- Trump and Bernie, Political Smokejumpers
- Wildfires in Canada send plumes to the U.S. Therefore, tariffs?
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-17 21:38:00
- Why I’m Voting Against the SAVE America Act
- I believe in its objectives, but it’s too draconian, especially for voters in remote parts of Alaska.
- — Lisa Murkowski 2026-07-17 21:27:00
- Trump and His Critics Whistle Past the Truth of 2020
- Our elections are messy, there’s foreign influence—but the 51 laptop liars were unique in U.S. history.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-07-17 21:25:00
The Diplomat
- China, the US, and Nuclear Energy Geopolitics in Southeast Asia
- Nuclear reactor exports are becoming an increasingly important arena of strategic competition.
- — Yu-Hsuan Yeh 2026-07-17 16:09:00
- A Conversation With Mahabat Sadyrbek About the Kyrgyz Language
- “When a language becomes accessible, it becomes visible. And when it becomes visible, it becomes part of international scholarship and global dialogue."
- — Catherine Putz 2026-07-17 14:30:00
- The EU’s Contradictory Narratives on China
- Both sides are trying to sustain trade talks and practical cooperation, but the EU’s new security definition of China may complicate this progress.
- — Linsheng Hong 2026-07-17 14:55:00
- Europe Still Has Leverage Over China
- Brussels should use the leverage before it slips away.
- — Tim Rühlig 2026-07-17 14:51:00
- Is Taiwan Pinning Its Strategy on an Outdated Vision of America?
- Amid generational shifts and Trump-era transactionalism in the U.S., Taiwan should take a page from Singapore’s book.
- — Ivan I-Wei Huang 2026-07-17 14:34:00
- Pakistan Adopts Wait-and-Watch Approach as US and Iran Return to Hostilities
- Pakistan continues to view the Islamabad MoU that it facilitated as the most viable framework for de-escalation.
- — Umair Jamal 2026-07-17 14:23:00
- Papua New Guinea Just Closed Taiwan’s Economic Office
- Taiwan’s diplomatic space is shrinking along a vital Pacific energy route.
- — Domingo I-Kwei Yang 2026-07-17 14:15:00
European Security & Defence
- GA-ASI Celebrates 10 Years of Flight Test and Training in North Dakota
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-17 12:40:20
- Quantum Systems selected as founding member of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance
- <img width="300" height="204" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/QS_Europe_Ukraine_QS_Featured_1591x1080px_260710-1024x695-Kopie-300x204.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-16 13:52:15
- CSG breaks ground on Future Artillery Complex in Iowa
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c6f5b7240bfab4562aea3539303994cf316363b8-7008x4672-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-16 12:35:53
- Finnish Defence Forces awards KNL EUR 6.5 million CNHF radio contract
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CNHF-Manpack-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © KNL]" style="display:...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-16 11:25:32
- Jean-Brice Dumont appointed CEO of MBDA
- <img width="300" height="191" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/mbda-300x191.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: MBDA]" style="display: block; margin-bo...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-16 10:31:46
- New Naval Hall at SMM 2026 brings together maritime security and defence
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SM24_OT_050924_0195-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo Hamburg Messe und Congres...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-16 09:55:04
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- DOD to screen testosterone of soldiers over 30, Hegseth says
- The initiative comes after the Defense secretary last September rolled out a new set of standards for combat roles across the military.
- — By Gregory Svirnovskiy 2026-07-15 19:20:58
- The military benefits bill that’s tearing the veterans community apart
- The Take Care of America's Veterans Act may not get a House vote this week because of ongoing controversy surrounding the measure.
- — By Leo Shane III and Meredith Lee Hill 2026-07-15 17:34:37
- US launches new strikes on Iran
- The U.S. has sought to limit Iran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump announced the temporary ceasefire was “over” a week ago.
- — By Emilio Perez Ibarguen 2026-07-15 13:00:20
- No end in sight for new Iran war
- There was little hope in the region for a swift resolution to the fighting as the two sides remain unable to resolve control of the Strait of Hormuz.
- — By Nahal Toosi, Paul McLeary and Megan Messerly 2026-07-14 21:51:57
CGTN-China politics
- Cuba slams new round of US sanctions as 'aggression' against people
- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez slammed the US's new round of sanctions against Cuba on Monday.
- 2026-07-14 02:00:50
- Xi's key quotes on China's efforts to advance global AI capacity
- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday outlined three key measures for China to promote global AI capacity building during a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference a...
- 2026-07-18 06:10:09
- Burnham emerges as sole candidate for Britain's Labour leadership
- Andy Burnham secured the backing of 349 Labour Members of Parliament (MPs) by Monday, effectively becoming the sole qualifying candidate in the race to lead Britain's Labour Party, according to the...
- 2026-07-14 03:25:17
- Xi to attend and address opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference
- The 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance will be held in Shanghai from July 17 to 20. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and deliver a ...
- 2026-07-13 09:58:32
- China says Panama-flagged ship checks comply with international law
- China says Panama-flagged ship checks comply with international law
- 2026-07-13 09:44:02
- Cambodian PM Hun Manet arrives in Shanghai for 2026 WAIC
- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Shanghai on Thursday to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.
- 2026-07-16 09:01:13
- US ICE agent fatally shoots driver in Maine after similar Texas death
- US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers fatally shot a driver in a coastal town in Maine on Monday, less than a week after an ICE agent in Houston, Texas, shot and killed a man in a traffic...
- 2026-07-14 11:27:35
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Friday stocks rout on war escalation helps send shipping shares down 3% on week
- — Joe Brady 2026-07-17 20:50:21
- Wavelength: Should the mariner be the fall guy when shadow vessels break sanctions?
- Plus: Money raisin’ in Copenhagen
- — Holly Birkett 2026-07-17 16:51:26
- Danish shipyard rebuffs fresh call to end Russian LNG carrier work
- Shipyard responds to letter from European signatories
- — Lucy Hine 2026-07-17 16:14:08
- US boards VLCC as fighting reignites in Gulf
- Tanker was sanctioned by US authorities in 2024 over Iran links
- — Paul Peachey 2026-07-17 15:40:20
- Middle East Gulf tanker shuttle service slows as Iran and US trade blows
- Hormuz tanker transits and STS operations fall off as conflict rages on
- — Matt Coyne 2026-07-17 13:35:34
- What happens when Wall Street starts moving freight?
- Financial innovation is reshaping freight markets but not necessarily making them safer, argues Dr Kelly Gerakoudi
- 2026-07-17 13:26:25
- African flag state severs ties with sanctioned registry operator
- EU and UK blacklisted Intershipping Services for its role in flagging Russian shadow fleet
- — Paul Peachey 2026-07-17 13:18:20
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
- Kimi: Threat or menace?
- Chinese company Moonshot AI released a new version of its Kimi model this week, prompting concern about "full AI communism."
- — Anthony Ha 2026-07-18 18:51:07
- All the EVs that were discontinued or killed off in the U.S. this year
- Th Honda Prologue will no longer be sold in the U.S., joining a growing list of EV models to exit the market this year.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-07-18 16:30:00
- Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again
- The Department of Justice says that federal employees can now download TikTok on their government devices.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-07-18 15:54:24
- A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymore
- A recent road trip in an EV revealed just how much faster and more reliable DC Fast charging has become in the U.S.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-07-18 14:32:00
- Neil Rimer thinks the AI money is coming back out
- Neil Rimer, the venture capitalist who co-founded Index Ventures, predicts the historic wealth AI is generating in Silicon Valley will have to be redistributed, voluntarily or involuntarily.
- — Connie Loizos 2026-07-18 04:47:25
- Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield
- The window is almost shut. On August 19, eight startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney in front of investors, global press, and the Australian tech community. One startup walks away with...
- — Isabelle Johannessen 2026-07-17 23:08:00
- Vertu wants executives to pay $6,880 for an AI agent — here’s how it actually performs
- From AI workflows to battery life and security, here's what it's really like to live with Vertu's luxury foldable every day.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-07-17 22:55:09
Space.com
- Another reusable rocket? Japan launches, lands RV-X prototype (video)
- Japan has succeeded in the first-ever flight test of its RV-X experimental reusable rocket prototype.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-07-18 14:00:00
- This Week In Space podcast: Episode 219 — SpaceX Goes to War!
- On Episode 219 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the space headlines for the past few weeks.
- — Space.com Staff 2026-07-18 13:40:10
- 'We knew we had a lot to live up to': As 'Aliens' turns 40, we chat to the legendary VFX masters who created the Alien Queen (interview)
- Legacy Effects' Oscar-nominated duo Shane Mahan and Lindsay MacGowan share tales from the trenches of 1986's 'Aliens'
- — Jeff Spry 2026-07-18 13:00:00
- Beyond the Perseids: 6 meteor showers worth watching this summer
- The Perseids may steal the spotlight, but six lesser-known meteor showers could also light up summer skies.
- — Joe Rao 2026-07-18 10:00:00
- Remembering 'Ulysses 31', the '80s cartoon that transported 'The Odyssey' to outer space
- So much more than the earwormiest theme song in the galaxy.
- — Richard Edwards 2026-07-17 22:00:00
- These 'metallic' dunes on Mars look like sci-fi. What are they really?
- New images from the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter have captured strange-looking waves on the Red Planet.
- — Sharmila Kuthunur 2026-07-17 21:00:00
- The Perseid meteor shower starts this week. Here's why you should look up now
- The Perseid meteor shower begins on July 17 alongside two others, making "shooting stars" likely any night this month and next.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-07-17 19:00:00