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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
- All-female Senate delegation sets off for High North amid growing military tensions
- The itinerary is set to include briefings at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Arctic defense and strategic competition in the region.
- — Tanya Noury 2026-05-22 20:24:36
- Rubio ratchets up pressure on NATO at key summit
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is casting new doubt on NATO's relevance after key allies recoiled from backing Washington’s “Operation Epic Fury.”
- — Tanya Noury 2026-05-22 20:15:15
- US Marine Corps tests using helicopter as mobile drone command center
- During the test, troops launched a Neros Archer FPV drone from the ground before transferring control to operators aboard a helicopter orbiting miles away.
- — Eve Sampson 2026-05-22 18:59:00
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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
- Polaris Nabs ULTV Follow-On Contract From Marine Corps, Includes High Power Variant
- The Marine Corps on Friday awarded Polaris Government and Defense [PII] a new contract worth up to $98.3 million to continue deliveries of its MRZR Alpha platform for the Ultra […]<img width=...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-05-22 21:46:00
- Space Force Awards Viasat And Intelsat General $438 Million For Continued Work On PTS-G
- U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has awarded Viasat [VSAT] and Intelsat General–the U.S. division of Luxembourg’s SES–a nearly $438 million contract for satellites under the...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-05-22 21:42:39
- Senators Push Navy Against Single Destroyer Request In FY ’27
- The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the two senators from Maine last week pushed back on Navy officials for only requesting one Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG-51) [&#...
- — Rich Abott 2026-05-22 21:05:20
- Defense Watch: Sub Deal Soon, Mach Buy, THAAD Investment, CUAS Marketplace
- Sub Contract Close. Navy officials on May 19 told the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) the service is close to finalizing a contract with General Dynamics’ Electric Boat and HII […]<i...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-05-22 20:53:57
- DoD Opens $30 Million Prize Challenge For Autonomous Non-Tactical Vehicles
- The Defense Department’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) last Friday kicked-off a $30 million prize challenge that seeks to make better use of the Pentagon’s fleet of manually-operated non-tactic...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-05-22 20:22:06
- Rocket Lab To Design, Build And Operate Two GEO Satellites For Space Domain Awareness Under $90 Million Contract
- The Space Force’s Space Systems Command has awarded Rocket Lab [RKLB] a $90 million contract to design, build and operate for up to five years two geostationary (GEO) satellites with […...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-05-22 18:26:22
- House Appropriators Pass Energy And Water Bill With Less NNSA Funds Than Requested
- The House Appropriations Committee passed 34-25 its version of a bill on Wednesday that would give $27 billion to the Department of Energy’s semi-autonomous National Nuclear Security Administrati...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-05-22 16:07:42
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Census Bureau counts on House aide
- An aide to Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn. ) has moved from Capitol Hill to the Census Bureau. Jones Hussey has joined the bureau as chief of congressional and intergovernmental affairs after serv...
- 2026-05-22 19:15:27
- DelBene gets dose of McDermott+
- Rep. Suzan DelBene's (D-Wash. ) policy team is getting a new addition from the health care side of K Street. Julia Grabo has joined DelBene's office as a senior policy adviser after serving as a m...
- 2026-05-21 19:25:03
- Checkmate enters lobbying elite on lean client roster
- Checkmate Government Relations entered the lobbying industry's top tier to start 2026, fueled by a small group of high-value clients. Checkmate totaled $10. 9 million in lobbying revenue in Q1, mak...
- 2026-05-18 18:49:15
- Problem Solvers lean Center Forward
- Bipartisan dealmaking on Capitol Hill is getting a new hand with roots in centrist advocacy work. Danny Garza has joined the Problem Solvers Caucus as executive director, serving under co-chairs Re...
- 2026-05-14 19:42:07
- K Street's partisan split persists in Q1
- Republican-leaning firms have long dominated K Street, and the first quarter of 2026 was no exception. Revenue totals from this quarter showed a massive divide between the two sides of the federal ...
- 2026-05-11 19:05:14
WSJ Op-eds
- WSJ Opinion: Hits and Misses of the Week
- Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Jason Riley, Allysia Finley and Kim Strassel.
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-05-24 17:41:00
- WSJ Opinion: Harvard Caps “A” Grades for Undergrads
- Journal Editorial Report: How top marks became the norm at elite colleges.
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-05-24 17:23:00
- Behind the Indictment of Raúl Castro
- The charges against him and five others come after decades of Cuban state-sponsored terrorism.
- — John Suarez 2026-05-24 16:59:00
- L.A.’s Bonfire of Liberal Vanities
- Spencer Pratt draws national attention, as he tells the truth about the city’s ills and mayor Karen Bass.
- — Allysia Finley 2026-05-24 16:59:00
- WSJ Opinion: The Democrats’ Election Post-Mortem
- Journal Editorial Report: Did the party learn anything from its 2024 loss?
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-05-24 16:44:00
- WSJ Opinion: The Trump Administration Turns up the Heat on Cuba
- Journal Editorial Report: Paul Gigot interviews WSJ Columnist Mary Anastasia O’Grady.
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-05-24 16:04:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-05-23 04:00:00
The Diplomat
- The US-China Summit from a Japanese Perspective
- Tensions are unlikely to ease.
- — KAWASHIMA Shin 2026-05-23 00:08:00
- Japan and South Korea: Friends, With Limits
- The two neighbors are drawing closer, but North Korea remains a dividing line.
- — ISOZAKI Atsuhito 2026-05-22 23:52:00
- Pyongyang Recalibrates: North Korea Between Russia, the United States, and Japan
- Looking beyond the Russia honeymoon and Japan’s abduction diplomacy.
- — ISOZAKI Atsuhito 2026-05-22 22:55:00
- Japan Doubles Down on Maritime Security Cooperation
- A recent visit highlights Tokyo’s seriousness.
- — IIDA Masafumi 2026-05-22 22:46:00
- How K-Pop and AI Are Reshaping the Dokdo/Takeshima Dispute
- AI-generated K-pop songs about the disputed islands are turning historical grievances between South Korea and Japan into viral digital nationalism.
- — Natalia Matiaszczyk 2026-05-24 17:02:00
- Japan’s Frigate Diplomacy — and What It Could Mean for Taiwan
- Can Japan become a second major democratic partner for Taiwan’s defense industry?
- — Ethan Connell and Jonathan Walberg 2026-05-24 16:31:00
- ‘Entry Into the Kyrgyz Republic Is Closed’: US Professor Denied Entry to Kyrgyzstan
- Steve Swerdlow, a well-known Central Asia researcher and a USC professor, was leading a group of 16 students to Kyrgyzstan when he was denied entry and deported.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-05-22 18:03:00
European Security & Defence
- Bittium Contributes Cyber Security Expertise to NATO CCDCOE’s Locked Shields 2026
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-22 12:35:42
- The Royal Thai Air Force orders two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-22 12:03:06
- CSG and Reunert Establish Joint Venture to Manufacture Electronic Fuzes for Large-Calibre Ammunition
- <img width="300" height="218" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CSG-and-Reunert_signing-300x218.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © CSG]" style="displ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-22 10:56:38
- GA-ASI COMPLETES FIRST FLIGHT OF MQ-9B WITH AEW PODS
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-22 10:28:04
- YFQ-42A RETURNS TO FLIGHT TESTING
- <img width="300" height="158" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Yfq-42a-returns-flight-testing-300x158.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © 2026 Genera...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-22 06:07:55
- FN unveils advanced new features for the legendary FN MAG® GPMG
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fn-news-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="New FN MAG® TACTICAL with Long Rail, here...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-05-21 09:47:10
Politico Defense feed
- Trump faces first big loss on Iran war
- Votes in the House and Senate this week to halt the military campaign would prove a stunning embarrassment for the president.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III 2026-05-20 17:20:34
- Trump says he’ll talk to Taiwan’s president amid arms deal negotiations
- Proposed direct contact between the U.S. and Taiwanese president overturns decades of diplomatic practice governing ties between the two countries.
- — By Phelim Kine and Gregory Svirnovskiy 2026-05-20 16:04:37
- Senate advances anti-Iran war measure in surprise blow to Trump
- Sen. Bill Cassidy, who lost his primary this weekend, became the latest GOP defector as critics took advantage of Republican absences to advance a war powers resolution.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-05-19 22:43:00
- Hegseth enters the war between Donald Trump and Thomas Massie
- The Defense secretary’s remarks are highly unusual for a civilian military leader.
- — By Paul McLeary and Lisa Kashinsky 2026-05-18 20:33:07
- 4 crew members eject safely after 2 Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
- “Everyone is safe and I think that’s the most important thing,” a spokespersons said.
- — By Associated Press 2026-05-17 21:34:45
- USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro’s capture
- The warship and two destroyers docked in Norfolk, Virginia, with about 5,000 sailors waiting to see their families for the first time since June.
- — By Associated Press 2026-05-16 17:26:10
- ‘Slap in the face': Republicans skewer Pentagon over Poland move
- Army leaders also appeared taken aback by the administration’s abrupt action.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-05-15 17:07:15
CGTN-China politics
- World leaders react to ceasefire agreement & Iran
- World leaders react to ceasefire agreement & Iran
- 2026-04-11 17:55:17
- Vietnam's top leader To Lam arrives in Beijing for state visit
- To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and president of Vietnam, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit to China through Friday.
- 2026-04-14 01:54:43
- KMT chairwoman pays tribute to Sun Yat-sen at cenotaph in Beijing
- Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led a KMT delegation on Saturday to pay tribute to Sun Yat-sen, a great forerunner of China's democratic revolution, at the cenotaph ...
- 2026-04-11 08:48:53
- Faces of Africa - Kalthum Mohammad: The woman who talks to Boko Haram
- Maiduguri is the largest city in northeastern Nigeria and the capital of Borno State. However, in Africa’s counter-terrorism history, it is known as the “birthplace” of the Nigerian terrorist...
- 2026-04-11 06:15:14
- Iranian, German FMs discuss Middle East conflict, truce over phone
- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, exchanged views on the recent conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran and the ceasefire bet...
- 2026-04-11 13:31:37
- Pakistan PM: US-Iran ceasefire 'holding,' peace efforts ongoing
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was "holding" and that efforts were underway to reach an agreement after weekend talks failed ...
- 2026-04-13 13:33:15
- Experts: Mainland's 10 measures to bring tangible benefits for Taiwan
- The Chinese mainland on Sunday unveiled a package of 10 policies and measures to promote cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, a move experts say will bring tangible benefits to people in the Tai...
- 2026-04-13 06:29:06
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Hormuz hope: Trump raises prospect of peace deal to reopen strait
- President says an agreement is pending following calls with world leaders
- — Andy Pierce 2026-05-24 10:45:11
- Asian charterers hunt for tanker contracts to carry diversified supply, Frontline boss says
- Lars Barstad said Asian industrial players are looking for tonnage to support supply contracts in Latin America, Africa and the US
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-05-22 21:29:17
- Shipping stocks mauled as Dow Jones index soars to record high
- Genco Shipping tumble sees stock close below Diana's takeover offer
- — Joe Brady 2026-05-22 21:11:49
- Rodolphe Saade highlights resilience as CMA CGM’s earnings tumble
- French liner giant sees net income slump 77.7% compared to the same p
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-05-22 19:37:17
- Offshore crew members hit with fines at new Angola airport
- Situation exposes gap in immigration law, with no visa covering seafarers
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-05-22 18:53:52
- Vafias’ Imperial Petroleum sees tanker upside from end to Iran war
- US-listed owner of bulkers and tankers posts second-biggest profit in its history
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-05-22 18:36:20
- Oil spill and injuries follow collision between tanker and Maersk container ship
- Both ships grounded after incident, which caused an oil spill
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-05-22 16:37:40
EveryCRS Appropriations
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY2026 Budget Request and Appropriations
- 2026-03-12 04:00:00
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: Overview of FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-19 04:00:00
- Overview of FY2026 Appropriations for the Census Bureau
- 2026-03-19 04:00:00
- FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs
- 2026-03-19 04:00:00
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 Provisions
- 2026-03-24 04:00:00
- Energy and Water Development: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-25 04:00:00
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-03-25 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- 6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier
- From a robot stirring your soup to a bread machine that kneads your dough, here are 6 gadgets that may make you feel like you’ve won adulthood.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-05-24 17:00:00
- TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi reality check
- Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-05-24 16:05:00
- I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out
- Like other AI wearables, Amazon's Bee offers an odd combination of convenience and privacy anxiety.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-05-24 15:00:00
- The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed
- What sets Dreamie apart from all of the other fancy alarm clocks is laughably simple: It can play podcasts.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-05-24 13:00:00
- SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest
- SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-05-23 20:03:13
- These special phone and app features can help protect you from spyware
- Apple, Meta, and Google offer special security modes that provide your devices more secure against targeted spyware attacks. Here are how those modes work, what they do, and how to switch them on.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-05-23 16:00:00
- Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans
- IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP take TechCrunch inside how they are redefining the fan experience.
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-05-23 15:08:00
Space.com
- The original (and best) 'Transformers' movie is rolling back out into theaters for its 40th anniversary
- Relive the trauma when Autobots and Decepticons reassemble in this animated cult classic.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-05-24 15:00:00
- 15 sci-fi books to read before you die: Put these science fiction gems on your bucket list
- With so many quality sci-fi books out there, and more arriving every year, it's easy to get swamped. To make sure you're not missing out, we've rounded up the best sci-fi books to read before you die.
- — Chris McMullen 2026-05-24 14:00:00
- Grab the Estes Blue Origin model rocket ahead of Memorial Day with it's lowest price since January!
- Normally $36, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently on sale for $29.99 on Amazon and is cheaper than the official Estes webstore.
- — Harry Bennett 2026-05-24 14:00:00
- Lunar Strike offers a pessimistic, and worryingly realistic look at the future of space travel
- Fly me to the moon!
- — Ian Stokes 2026-05-24 12:00:00
- The most common type of planet in the galaxy may not look anything like Earth on the inside
- The familiar concept of a planetary core, a small, dense metallic heart we take for granted, may be the exception rather than the rule for exoplanets.
- — Paul Sutter 2026-05-24 10:00:00
- China reveals 3-person Shenzhou 23 crew, including Hong Kong's 1st astronaut
- China has named the three astronauts due to fly on the Shenzhou 23 mission on Sunday (May 24), including Hong Kong's first astronaut.
- — Andrew Jones 2026-05-24 01:20:34
- 'Rick and Morty' Season 9: Release date & how to watch Adult Swim’s zany sci-fi satire
- ‘Anything is possible, when everything is possible'
- — Jeff Spry 2026-05-24 12:38:23