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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
- Lebanon and Israel talks set to begin in Washington
- The talks mark a rare diplomatic engagement between two parties technically at war since 1948.
- — Agnese Stracquadanio 2026-04-14 12:15:29
- Swedish, Polish firms invest in TNT plants to quench Europe’s ammo thirst
- Swebal’s new factory is to have the capacity to produce more than 4,000 metric tons of TNT annually. Russia is estimated to make 50,000 tons per year.
- — Jaroslaw Adamowski 2026-04-14 10:44:41
- Australia touts first GMLRS artillery rocket assembled Down Under
- Lockheed's rocket is the poster child for Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise, which seeks make strike weapons locally.
- — Gordon Arthur 2026-04-14 09:48:45
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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
- Interoperability Of Space Systems Not A “10,” But Not A “1,” Space Force Official Says
- While not charged with managing the building of satellites, ground stations, or software, U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) may have one of the most difficult acquisi...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-04-14 20:11:44
- Remaining Space Force PAEs To Be Announced Shortly; Organizational Design This Summer, Garrant Says
- COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—In the coming weeks the Department of the Air Force is expected to announce the remaining acquisition portfolios and their respective leaders for the Space Force to be [&#...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-14 19:55:31
- Army Seeking Upgraded, Adaptable Ammo Resupply Capability For Future Howitzer
- The Army has detailed its search for a new ammunition resupply capability to support its future mobile howitzer, seeking industry’s adaptable solutions to replace its “unreliable” legacy equi...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-04-14 19:27:29
- Lockheed Martin Boosts Venture Arm To $1 Billion
- Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Tuesday said it has increased its venture capital fund to $1 billion from the present $400 million, the largest boost to Lockheed Martin Ventures since the […]<img wi...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-14 14:08:10
- BAE Adds Refuelable, Highly Maneuverable Ascent Spacecraft To Elevation Product Line
- COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—BAE Systems on Tuesday introduced a new spacecraft that is designed for dynamic space operations and plans to deliver the first Ascent in 2027 to a classified customer, [&...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-14 13:23:46
- CNO Sees Role For Foreign Shipbuilders To Build And Maintain Some Auxiliary Ships, Invest In U.S.
- The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on Monday said he envisions leveraging foreign shipyards to improve the U.S. Navy by having them maintain and build some auxiliary ships while investing […...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-13 21:29:06
- Caudle: Golden Fleet Focuses On High-Low Mix To Tailor Solutions, Frigate For Robotic C2
- The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Monday explained how the Golden Fleet initiative connects to the High-Low mix in his Fighting Instructions strategy and hinted the initial focus of the […]...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-13 21:26:20
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- House pay gaps: where race and geography meet
- Location appears to play a meaningful role in racial pay disparities among House staff, as Caucasian staffers are more concentrated in higher-paying Washington positions and benefit more from worki...
- 2026-04-13 18:40:14
- 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
WSJ Op-eds
- Playing National Security Roulette
- Lawmakers threaten to kill the crucial 702 intelligence program.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-13 21:38:00
- Democracy Lives in Europe, After All
- In Poland and Hungary, predictions of fascism came to nothing.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-13 21:33:00
- Los Angeles Schools Can’t Do Math
- Teachers get a rich new union contract despite awful student results.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-13 21:30:00
- A Tax Day Lesson for Booker and Van Hollen
- What’s a ‘fair share,’ if the top 10% already pay 72% of the revenue?
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-13 21:27:00
- America Benefits From Unstable Energy Markets
- Our economy is better equipped than most to absorb shocks and attract capital seeking safety.
- — Reza Bundy 2026-04-14 16:45:00
- Democrats Can Learn From Orbán’s Defeat
- Péter Magyar’s winning campaign strategy didn’t stress the threat to democracy.
- — William A. Galston 2026-04-14 16:38:00
- AI Is Bound to Subvert Communism
- China seeks to control it, but the idea of freedom is baked into its training on all human knowledge.
- — Cameron Berg 2026-04-13 15:50:00
The Diplomat
- Japan Moves to Institutionalize Drone Warfare as Manpower Shortfalls Deepen
- Two new GSDF offices signal a shift toward unmanned, AI-enabled operations amid demographic decline.
- — Takahashi Kosuke 2026-04-14 15:02:00
- Why Are Educated Baloch Women Turning to Militancy?
- The Corps Commander of Balochistan asked the question. He may not like the answer.
- — Kiyya Baloch 2026-04-14 14:43:00
- Bangladesh’s Parties are Divided Over the Reform Process
- Despite a clear "yes" vote in the referendum, the BNP government is dragging its feet, prompting the opposition to protest in parliament and the streets.
- — Saqlain Rizve 2026-04-14 11:16:00
- Japan’s PM Faces Gas Tax Headwinds When She Flies to Australia
- As Australia’s biggest gas customer, Japan is alarmed by growing calls for a new tax on gas exports. Elsewhere in Asia, leaders recognize renewables can help break reliance on volatile fossil fue...
- — James Sherley 2026-04-14 14:01:00
- An Opportunity or an Illusion? The Iran War and China’s Taiwan Calculus
- The Iran war has shifted U.S. military capabilities out of the Indo-Pacific. Will Beijing try to take advantage?
- — Allen Zhang 2026-04-14 13:26:00
- Afghanistan: Evolving Role of Regional Cooperation and UNAMA
- Afghanistan is no longer viewed exclusively as a source of risks, but increasingly as a space of opportunities, especially from Central Asia’s perspective.
- — Timur Serikuly 2026-04-14 12:42:00
- Coal Is Rising in China’s Clean Energy Transition
- China is not moving from coal to renewables in a linear transition. Instead, it is attempting to expand both simultaneously.
- — Deborah Lehr and Ruihan Huang 2026-04-14 12:19:00
European Security & Defence
- American Rheinmetall Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification Across All Manufacturing Plants
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rheinmetall-logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Rheinmetall]" style="displa...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-14 11:05:19
- C-UAS Options, Techniques and Acquisition
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LOCUST-Laser-Kopie-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The first vehicle-mounted Locust ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-14 09:04:20
- Quantum Systems and Destinus partner to deliver European Reconnaissance and Strike Capabilities
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Untitled-design-3-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Quantum-Syste...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-14 07:05:07
- Navantia to provide life-cycle support for the Turkish Navy amphibious ship
- <img width="300" height="195" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260408-WA0003-300x195.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Navantia]" style="displa...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-13 10:35:28
- Rheinmetall and Destinus to form a joint venture for missiles
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Destinus-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Rheinmetall]" style="display: block...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-13 09:37:37
- Submarine Acquisition Programmes in NATO
- <img width="300" height="210" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_Idaho_SSN-799_20240621-Kopie-300x210.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Virginia (SSN-774...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-13 08:15:53
Politico Defense feed
- Hegseth again skipping Ukraine meeting, will send top lieutenant instead
- As the U.S. continues to look away from Europe, fewer top officials are visiting longtime allies.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-04-14 14:36:56
- Allies try to puzzle out US blockade of Iran
- President Donald Trump is trying to ramp up the pressure on Tehran — but allies and officials are scrambling to understand how the blockade will help.
- — By Paul McLeary, Jack Detsch and Phelim Kine 2026-04-13 23:18:16
- 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
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
- American Steel: How do you get king cargo to fall in line and choose US-flag ships?
- In this second edition of our newsletter on America’s maritime sector, we explore the need for cargo demand to underpin US-flag shipping expansion. Keep reading for our interview with Trump’s m...
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-04-14 17:23:34
- Six ships ‘turn back’ after US blockade of Iranian ports
- US military says more than 12 warships are involved in operation to stop Iran-linked shipping
- — Paul Peachey 2026-04-14 16:37:02
- Aliki Paliou’s Performance Shipping sells tanker that exited Strait of Hormuz last month
- Trafigura Maritime Logistics agrees to spend $42.7m on 2010-built tanker
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-04-14 16:11:51
- Advantage Tankers turns to China for VLCC newbuildings
- It has ordered two dual-fuel ready VLCCs at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co
- — Irene Ang 2026-04-14 14:46:50
- Wan Hai Lines bags hefty profit on sale of large container ship to CMA CGM
- Taiwanese liner logs $66m gain on disposals of three vintage boxships
- — Ian Lewis 2026-04-14 14:16:34
- UK seafarer training boosts economy by £500m-plus, report says
- Independent review identifies ‘strong economic returns’ from SMarT scheme
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-14 13:21:55
- Iranian tolls? More US tanker chases? Strait of Hormuz blockade details trickle out
- Washington began its blockade yesterday while Tehran seeks to set up its toll booth
- — Matt Coyne 2026-04-14 13:05:45
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
- Someone planted backdoors in dozens of WordPress plug-ins used in thousands of websites
- Dozens of WordPress plug-ins were allegedly hijacked to push malware after they were sold to a new corporate owner.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-04-14 18:31:34
- Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump administration on Mythos
- In an interview at the Semafor World Economy summit this week, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark explained why the company was still engaged with the U.S. government while simultaneously suing them.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-04-14 18:09:12
- London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing
- Waymo's commercial service will eventually follow testing if the U.K. government approves.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-04-14 18:00:09
- YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe
- Until now, the only way to avoid seeing ads was by paying for a YouTube Premium subscription.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-04-14 17:18:20
- Max Hodak’s Science Corp. is preparing to place its first sensor in a human brain
- The device could help address multiple neurological conditions if it proves successful. One early use could be delivering gentle electrical stimulation to damaged brain or spinal cord cells to enco...
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-04-14 17:13:03
- Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows
- Google is adding “Skills” to Chrome, letting users save and reuse AI prompts across websites. The feature builds on Gemini’s browser integration.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-04-14 17:00:00
- How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores
- Freecash was removed from Apple's App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-04-14 16:43:09
Space.com
- The 10 best Stargate SG-1 episodes, ranked
- Chevron seven, locked!
- — Daryl Baxter 2026-04-14 20:00:00
- NASA's Artemis 2 moon shot just landed on Saturday Night Live — It's hilarious (video)
- NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission wowed the world enough to earn a space spoof skit on Saturday Night Live one day after a perfect splashdown. Watch how it went.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-04-14 18:00:00
- Scientists use rare 'Einstein Cross' to learn about young galaxy with surprisingly old stars
- "The discovery of this exceptional object has allowed us to accurately study the nature of the stars at the center of an elliptical galaxy in a remote era of the universe, when the galaxy was still...
- — Robert Lea 2026-04-14 15:00:00
- This Artemis 2 astronaut really loves Rise | Space photo of the day for April 14, 2026
- "Rise Wiseman" might be the most beloved mission mascot in history.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-04-14 14:23:02
- The Lyrids are coming! How I watch meteor showers from the middle of a city
- A little patience, luck and a well-placed camera can still deliver a dazzling fireball — even from a city.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-04-14 13:00:00
- Artemis 2 calling ISS! Watch the farthest-ever astronaut call from the moon to Earth (video)
- Astronauts aboard Artemis 2 and the ISS connected across a record-breaking Earth–moon distance in the farthest crew call ever made in space.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-04-14 19:32:41
- The moon's oldest and darkest craters could be hiding the most water ice. That's good news for future astronauts
- New research shows that craters near the moon's south pole that have been in permanent shadow the longest are more likely to contain the most water ice.
- — Keith Cooper 2026-04-14 10:00:00