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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
- Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO says
- The U.S. military has incurred about $38 billion in costs from combat operations against Iran, a new Congressional Budget Office analysis found.
- — Natalie Oliverio 2026-09-15 19:52:56
- Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft
- Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of U.S. military and diplomatic buildings, as well as dozens of aircraft, a Pentagon watchdog said.
- — Michael Peck 2026-09-15 19:06:38
- F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say
- Top Air Force officials praised the F-35's warfighting prowess during combat operations in the Middle East despite recent concerns over readiness rates.
- — Riley Ceder 2026-09-15 19:05:10
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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 ...
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
- DAF Space Acquisition Chief Looking to Draw Lessons From Munitions MYPs for Launch
- NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–The Department of the Air Force is examining multi-year procurement (MYP) and flexible mission rockets as ways to boost launch capacity, in addition to the departmentR...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-15 20:07:04
- White House Sends New Top Navy Civilian Nominees To The Senate
- The White House on Monday formally sent over the nominations of Hung Cao and William Toti to the Senate as the administration’s nominees to be the new permanent secretary and […]<img wi...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-15 19:48:05
- DoD Counter-Drone Task Force Director Sees $30 Billion Annual Market By 2030
- NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—The domestic market for counter-drone capabilities will reach $30 billion annually by 2030 and right now demand is outstripping supply, Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Ross, director...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-15 19:45:37
- Second Tranche 1 Data Layer Satellite Launch Weeks Away; Full Tranche 1 Constellation Up In 2027
- NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—The Space Development Agency (SDA) expects the second launch of Tranche 1 Transport Layer satellites to occur in early October and the current goal is to have the […]<i...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-15 19:07:05
- At Outset Of Epic Fury, Space Force Used Electronic Weapon System To Target Adversary
- NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Hours into the start of Operation Epic Fury against Iran earlier this year, Space Force personnel in the Middle East supporting U.S. Central Command used an electromagnetic w...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-15 18:00:52
- Design for Ground Support of Sentinel ‘Has Really Turned the Corner’
- NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–The ground support segment for the future LGM-35A intercontinental ballistic missile by Northrop Grumman [NOC] “has really turned the corner,” U.S. Air Force ...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-15 17:58:02
- Two AGM-190As Fired Recently in AFRICOM, LRIP for 45 Underway
- NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) recently fired two ramp-launched Leidos [LDOS] AGM-190A Havoc Spear small cruise missiles in combat strikes from an AC-130J g...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-15 12:04:56
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Hispanic Heritage Month arrives amid political gains
- Hispanic lawmakers hold a growing share of elected offices, both on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures across the country, as National Hispanic Heritage Month begins this week. Hispanic lawmake...
- 2026-09-14 18:45:17
- Hospital group admits Senate health aide
- A veteran Democratic health policy aide has left Capitol Hill for a hospital advocacy group. Christina McCauley is now vice president of government relations at the Federation of American Hospitals...
- 2026-09-10 19:00:37
- Hundreds of Hill staffers remain 25 years after 9/11
- Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, hundreds of the congressional staffers who were employed on Capitol Hill are still there in 2026. Of the over 17,000 salaried congressional ...
- 2026-09-08 17:04:35
- Veteran Murphy aide gets the key to Gates
- A longtime Senate staffer is taking more than a decade of policy experience to the philanthropic sector. Emily Smith has joined the Gates Foundation as a senior program officer after over 13 1/2 ye...
- 2026-09-03 19:35:13
- K Street's revolving door swings red
- The lobbying landscape continues to favor Republican talent in its revolving door hires, even as the GOP faces an increasingly challenging midterm environment. So far this year, LegiStorm has track...
- 2026-08-31 19:03:00
WSJ Op-eds
- The People Get a Vote on AI Safety
- The technology’s risks came into focus last week. Is the political system prepared?
- — William A. Galston 2026-09-15 16:54:00
- America’s Must-Win Battle of Hormuz
- The only hope to win the war is to deprive the Islamic Republic of control over the crucial strait.
- — Reuel Marc Gerecht 2026-09-15 16:52:00
- Europeans’ Overwhelming Support After 9/11
- Readers describe how they witnessed allies’ sympathy and help 25 years ago after the terrorist attacks.
- 2026-09-15 15:17:00
- Food Stamp Cuts Mean More Hungry Children
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reforms affect millions of children across the U.S.
- 2026-09-15 15:16:00
- Both Parties Choose Pandering Over Prudence
- Whether promising free services or bribing voters with cash, politicians care more about winning elections than solving the debt crisis.
- 2026-09-15 15:16:00
- In Academia, the Temptation for Self-Censorship Is Strong
- The unwritten but enforced rules lead scholars to settle for partial truths.
- 2026-09-15 15:12:00
- A Check on Executive Power
- If Democrats take control of the Senate, it will help to hold President Trump accountable.
- 2026-09-15 15:11:00
The Diplomat
- The Perils of Mind-Reading in the Taiwan Strait
- Without sustained dialogue over Taiwan, Beijing and Washington are both vulnerable to dangerous misreadings of each other’s intentions.
- — David Tingxuan Zhang 2026-09-15 14:39:00
- Japan Faces Hard Choices in Weaning off Russian Energy
- Beyond the question of energy security, Tokyo may want to avoid antagonizing Russia further by cutting off LNG purchases.
- — Brian Wu 2026-09-15 14:08:00
- A New Kind of Cold War? China-US Competition in Latin America
- Trump returned to the presidency with renewed determination to mitigate Chinese influence worldwide, giving particular interest to the Western Hemisphere.
- — Carlos Eduardo Piña 2026-09-15 13:21:00
- JASDF Global Hawk Presumed to Have Crashed off Western Japan
- The incident could strain Japan’s persistent wide-area surveillance capabilities, as the JASDF operates only three of the high-altitude unmanned aircraft.
- — Takahashi Kosuke 2026-09-15 13:33:00
- China and Mexico: How Far Should Technology Cooperation Go?
- The Mexican government is deepening ties with Beijing in some of the sectors most sensitive to U.S. security concerns.
- — César Eduardo Santos 2026-09-15 12:49:00
- In Turkmenistan’s Data Desert, the Golden Age Is a Mirage
- The IMF says Turkmenistan, in failing to provide key economic data, is in breach of its obligations.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-09-15 12:25:00
- What Malaysia’s Recent State Election Results Say About the Country’s Political Direction
- Oh Ei Sun of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs discusses the outcome of the recent elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-09-15 05:11:00
European Security & Defence
- GA-ASI Opening a New Facility in Dayton, Ohio
- <img width="295" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0pening-a-new-facility-dayton-ohio2026-295x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="GA-ASI Openin...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-15 15:13:45
- TAHR: New Vehicle for Germany’s Special Forces KSK
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TAHR_V2-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Flensburg Technology Systems (FTS), together...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-15 10:18:28
- Digital Sovereignty – Geopolitical upheavals are increasing the pressure to act
- <img width="300" height="195" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Digital-Sovereignty-Geopolitical-upheavals-are-increasing-the-pressure-to-act-Kopie-300x195.jpg" class="webfeedsFea...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-15 09:30:09
- Major order: Rheinmetall supplies artillery ammunition
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-14-rheinmetall-liefert-artilleriemunition-an-internationalen-kunden.1f790733-300x209.jpg" class="webfeedsFe...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-14 21:03:41
- Directed Energy for Counter-Drone Laser Effector
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DroneShield-and-AIM-Defence-Collaborate--300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="AIM Defence...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-14 13:34:08
- Morocco Eyes More Israeli Defence Systems
- <img width="300" height="184" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Barak-MX-Launcher-1-300x184.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A missile launched by the Israel...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-09-14 10:25:54
Politico Defense feed
- Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting
- The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-09-15 18:12:26
- Iran war has led to munitions shortfall, bottlenecks to restock, Pentagon IG says
- The Defense Department’s independent watchdog acknowledged the shortfall, a concern the administration has downplayed for months.
- — By Casey He 2026-09-15 15:28:17
- Hegseth allies campaign to put loyalist in Army secretary job
- Pentagon officials are pushing spokesperson Sean Parnell for the position and launching attacks against other candidates.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-09-14 21:31:03
- Iran war coverage led to firings at Stars and Stripes, former publisher says
- Max Lederer, whom the Pentagon fired along with two other journalists last month, said their lawsuit challenging the firings is continuing.
- — By Casey He 2026-09-14 17:10:03
- Dems plot to take on Hegseth if they win in November
- Lawmakers are already discussing plans for hearings, inquiries and other oversight into the Defense Department if control of Congress flips.
- — By Connor O'Brien, Mark Satter and Leo Shane III 2026-09-10 08:45:00
- NATO races to guard against Russian nuclear subs without the US
- Allied forces gathered near Iceland to practice hunting for Russian submarines, with a key member missing.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-05 11:00:00
- Red tape, not his controversial past, could sink Trump's Navy nominee
- Congress needs to grant MAGA backer Hung Cao a waiver to lead the service, but lawmakers aren’t in town to do it anytime soon.
- — By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien 2026-09-04 08:45:00
CGTN-China politics
- Brazilian president's special advisor to visit China Sept. 16-17
- Brazilian president's special advisor to visit China Sept. 16-17
- 2026-09-15 08:55:52
- Global experts: China leads new chapter in BRICS cooperation
- Speaking to CGTN, several international experts commended Xi's speech, stressing that the relevant initiatives proposed by China hold significant practical importance and expressing hope that China...
- 2026-09-13 07:40:38
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's key quotes on BRICS development
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's key quotes on BRICS development
- 2026-09-11 14:26:21
- How BRICS pools development strength for high-quality cooperation
- "Over the past two decades, the BRICS cooperation mechanism has continued to grow and expand and has demonstrated remarkable vitality and dynamism," Chinese President Xi Jinping said while addressi...
- 2026-09-12 15:45:42
- Full text of Xi Jinping's speech at Session I of the 18th BRICS Summit
- Full text of Xi Jinping's speech at Session I of the 18th BRICS Summit
- 2026-09-12 15:05:43
- 'Dragon-Elephant Tango' charts course for China-India relations
- The leaders of the two countries agreed that China and India are partners rather than rivals, and each represents a development opportunity rather than a threat to the other, setting China-India re...
- 2026-09-11 14:31:50
- President Xi returns to Beijing after attending 18th BRICS Summit
- Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Sunday evening after attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- 2026-09-13 13:09:41
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- GTT takes ship and cargo efficiency to next level with new LNG Performance Centre
- Technology and engineering company starts to fight back on its LNG fuelling position with fresh offering
- — Lucy Hine 2026-09-15 15:49:00
- Martin Stopford: Are shipowners ‘jumping the technology gun’ in spending $3.1trn cash pile?
- Veteran analyst poses questions about how shipowners are setting the largest profit in history to work
- — Andy Pierce 2026-09-15 14:55:08
- Tehran claims a mine damaged a product tanker. US military says that is a lie
- Central Command says a product tanker was disabled by an Iranian missile last month before being attacked again over the weekend
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-15 14:40:40
- Offshore vessel owners prepared to stick with existing fleets
- Owners argue that ageing fleets are fine, so long as they are well maintained
- — Matt Coyne 2026-09-15 14:36:13
- Carbon capture progress being limited by onboard storage, says Lloyd’s Register
- Global technical director Claudene Sharp-Patel says emerging cleantech solution is not ‘a simple technology retrofit’
- — Craig Eason 2026-09-15 14:32:11
- Tanker sector set for boost from post-war wave to rebuild oil stocks
- Conference hears buoyant conditions are set to continue
- — Paul Peachey 2026-09-15 14:24:13
- ‘Be ambitious’: Clarksons Securities boss sees more shipping IPOs on the horizon
- CEO Erik Helberg advises shipowners to prepare well for listings
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-09-15 13:45:59
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Energy and Water Development: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-06-23 04:00:00
- Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Programs and Appropriations (FY2012-FY2026)
- 2026-06-23 04:00:00
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 State of Play
- 2026-06-24 04:00:00
- National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-07-01 04:00:00
- Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2026 Appropriations: Overview
- 2026-07-02 04:00:00
- Appropriations for Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Since FY2017
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- National Park Service (NPS) Appropriations: TenYear Trends
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it
- From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-09-15 19:00:00
- US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
- The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-09-15 18:29:20
- SpaceX will try to put Starship in orbit for the first time on September 22
- Elon Musk's company will also attempt to deploy the first V3 Starlink satellites into its orbital internet constellation.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-09-15 18:16:07
- AI agents now have a place to snitch
- The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities.
- — Aditya Mehta 2026-09-15 17:42:59
- US military says it has launched weapons into space
- This is the first public acknowledgment that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-09-15 17:09:06
- Meta expands subscription push with new AI-focused plans
- Meta One bundles expanded access to the company’s AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-09-15 17:05:24
- Health benefits platform Thatch reaches $1B valuation as healthcare costs surge
- Thatch helps employers keep healthcare costs manageable by offering an individual plan marketplace through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement — a model that lets companies fu...
- — Marina Temkin 2026-09-15 17:02:04
Space.com
- New 'StarCraft' game announced, but it's a grim open-world shooter and it's not coming until 2030
- Blizzard Entertainment is returning to StarCraft with an all-new game that's leaving the series' real-time strategy roots behind.
- — Fran Ruiz 2026-09-15 20:00:00
- US Space Force says it operates weapons in orbit: 'Our aim is deterrence'
- The U.S. Space Force is opening up about its operation of orbital weapons, "that can defend the joint force against space-enabled attacks."
- — Josh Dinner 2026-09-15 19:54:56
- SpaceX's next Starship launch will lift off on Sept. 22 and aim to reach orbit for 1st time
- SpaceX is targeting Sept. 22 for Starship's first-ever orbital launch, a landmark flight that will deploy 26 Starlink satellites and last about 10 hours.
- — Mike Wall 2026-09-15 18:52:32
- Microscopic alien technology may be hidden in moon dust, scientists say
- Could we find alien technology embedded in moon dust?
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-09-15 18:53:59
- 'Captain EO' at 40: Michael Jackson's wild sci-fi movie that you could only watch at Disney theme parks
- Remember when the King of Pop joined forces with Coppola, Lucas and Disney for an inspiring 3D space musical?
- — Jeff Spry 2026-09-15 17:00:00
- Making rocket fuel out of Mars' thin air: New breakthrough could make it happen
- By making fuel on the Red Planet rather than bringing it from Earth, a Mars mission could save vital mass.
- — Keith Cooper 2026-09-15 18:53:59
- 'The violence leaves a mark': How satellites are helping the world monitor war and atrocities
- A satellite's view from above fills the gaps in our understanding of the grim realities of war and makes it harder for totalitarian regimes to hide their crimes. But challenges exist.
- — Tereza Pultarova 2026-09-15 18:53:59