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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
- Missile-wielding Airbus interceptor engages one-way attack drone in test
- The drone-missile combination makes large-scale interception economically viable, the manufacturers claim.
- — Rudy Ruitenberg 2026-03-30 16:35:48
- Ukraine’s drone masters eye Iran war to kickstart export ambitions
- Ukraine’s war has forced the country to become a trailblazer in drone interception.
- — Tom Balmforth and Max Hunder, Reuters 2026-03-30 16:13:42
- The US Navy wants you ... to make ‘Drone Killer’ ammunition
- The Navy designed the Drone Killer Cartridge to address the emerging threat of small quadcopters. It now wants ammo makers to make millions of the rounds.
- — Daniel Terrill 2026-03-30 15:41:26
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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
- State Dept: AUKUS Framework ‘Canary In A Coal Mine’
- A senior State Department official last week told lawmakers that the AUKUS security partnership is being hindered by a complex web of regulatory barriers, describing the challenge as a “fishing [...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-03-30 18:03:49
- Strikes On AWACS And KC-135s At Prince Sultan Put Spotlight On Base Defense
- Last July at the inaugural LANDEURO conference in Wiesebaden, Germany, Robert “Magyar” Brovdi, now the commander of Ukraine’s unmanned forces, told the audience that he had recent...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-30 17:50:49
- NGA Mission To Support World Magnetic Model Launches On SpaceX Rocket
- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Monday lifted off with 119 payloads for low-Earth orbit (LEO), including three small satellites developed by competitors under the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agenc...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-30 17:45:40
- White House To Deliver FY ‘27 Budget Request To Congress On April 3, OMB Confirms
- The Trump administration will deliver its fiscal year 2027 budget request to Congress on April 3, a spokesperson for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) confirmed to Defense Daily. […]<...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-27 21:43:07
- AV Expects Upgraded LOCUST X3 Laser To Be ‘Forward Deployed’ In Coming Months
- HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – AeroVironment [AVAV] has already received production orders for its new, upgraded LOCUST X3 laser weapon capability, according to a lead company official, who said the first s...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-27 21:29:08
- Defense Watch: GMTI, New SASC Member, CH-47F Award, Big sUAS Order
- Dems Want Iran Hearing. Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee have called on Chair Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) to immediately convene a public hearing with Pentagon officials on the Trump [̷...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-03-27 20:57:20
- To Help Meet USAF Demand, PBS Aerospace Plans To More Than Double Small Turbojet Engine Capacity
- PBS Aerospace, the U.S. subsidiary of the Czech-based PBS Group, plans to increase its production capacity for turbojet engines from 2,000 this year to 5,000 next year at its Roswell, […]<img...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-27 19:57:33
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- “All in” on lobbying: sportsbooks ramp up spending
- As millions of Americans placed bets on sporting events in the past year, sportsbook firms placed their bets on Capitol Hill. The rise of online sports betting platforms has pushed the activity int...
- 2026-03-30 17:35:17
- Fulcher bolsters staff with USDA hire
- A veteran staffer is returning to Capitol Hill after more than a decade away. Bob Bolster has joined Rep. Russ Fulcher's (R-Idaho) staff as legislative director after serving as branch chief of le...
- 2026-03-27 18:51:50
- House bonuses trend down in 2025
- Fourth-quarter bonuses among House staff in 2025 trailed those of 2024, with fewer large increases and more offices reporting pay declines. This decline comes on the heels of the longest government...
- 2026-03-23 17:35:34
- Former Rep. Greene's legislative director moves to DHS
- The former legislative director to then-Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga. ) has joined the U. S. Department of Homeland Security. Anna Kenna has been named deputy chief of staff in the U. S. De...
- 2026-03-20 19:40:10
- Security spending tops $1.3M in 2025
- House members spent about $1. 31 million on security services through their Member Representational Allowances in 2025, with 228 members reporting at least one expense. While spending was widesprea...
- 2026-03-18 20:39:16
WSJ Op-eds
- Sayonara, Sora: OpenAI Says Fun Time Is Over
- In killing the video-generation app, the company’s priority is no longer wowing the media.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-03-29 20:24:00
- Are We Headed for Federal Control of College Sports?
- The Supreme Court took away the NCAA’s ability to regulate. Now Congress is thinking of intervening.
- — Allysia Finley 2026-03-29 20:23:00
- Side Quests Lead to Big Wins
- Some of the most successful products have been discovered through surprises.
- — Andy Kessler 2026-03-29 20:21:00
- Trump’s Gift to the IMF and China
- A U.S. quota increase will do more for Beijing than for America.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-29 20:41:00
- More Right-Wingers Ban Trans Athletes
- Actually, it was the International Olympic Committee, and sportscaster Bob Costas approves.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-29 20:40:00
- Democrats Revive a Jimmy Carter Tax Mistake on ‘Windfall’ Profits
- They want to reduce the price incentive to boost oil and gas production.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-29 20:39:00
- How Democrats Can Use Their Coming Majority
- Investigations of Trump won’t satisfy the voters. To win in 2028, the party needs a positive agenda.
- — Rahm Emanuel 2026-03-30 17:41:00
The Diplomat
- The Unruly Few: Mongolia Faces Another Government Change
- In just 10 months, Mongolia has now weathered three changes of governments, highlighting the lack of political stability.
- — Bolor Lkhaajav 2026-03-30 15:50:00
- South Korean Unification Minister Uses North Korea’s Formal Name
- Seoul's use of Pyongyang's formal state title signals a historic policy shift, but the Lee administration's two-state vision is constrained by the constitution, Washington's nuclear red lines, and ...
- — Mitch Shin 2026-03-30 15:28:00
- How the Iran War Is Reshaping Kazakhstan’s Role in Eurasia
- With both northern routes through Russia and southern routes through Iran facing disruption or heightened political risk, the Middle Corridor is moving from an alternative option to a strategic nec...
- — Alberto Frigerio 2026-03-30 14:20:00
- Alatau, Kazakhstan’s Futuristic Crypto City, Faces Ground-Level Realities
- While officials promote Alatau as a model for digital innovation, existing residents continue to face basic infrastructure challenges.
- — Albert Otkjær 2026-03-30 13:24:00
- A Coordinated Trans-Eurasian Threat: The Deepening China-Russia Strategic Partnership
- Sino-Russian cooperation and antagonism to the Western-led order is hardly new, but their partnership has reached new depths.
- — Mike Hughes and Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan 2026-03-30 13:03:00
- CANZUK: A Fringe Idea Whose Time Has Come?
- In a more volatile world, closer political, economic and strategic partnership between Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom could benefit all.
- — Grant Wyeth 2026-03-30 12:41:00
- Is South Korea About to Finally Get Full Control of Its Own Military?
- OPCON transition would have major implications not just for the Korean Peninsula, but for the broader geopolitical struggle in the Indo-Pacific.
- 2026-03-30 12:52:00
European Security & Defence
- Diehl Defence: launch of 122 mm training rockets production in Germany
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Firing_of_122_mm_Training_Rocket-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photos © Diehl De...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-30 11:03:41
- Resounding success of XPONENTIAL Europe 2026
- <img width="200" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Xponential26_MT31030_Save_the_Date_003_-200x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="XPONENTIAL E...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-30 08:28:18
- DroneShield Establishes European Headquarters to Accelerate Regional Growth and Sovereign Counter-UAS Capability
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/news-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="DroneShield officially opens its European Headq...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-30 06:53:37
- Rheinmetall and Indra Group sign memorandum of understanding t
- <img width="300" height="183" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HX2-Produktion_Rheinmetall-300x183.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Rheinmetall]" sty...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-28 07:21:07
- Influence Tool: Gulf conflict illustrates strategic impact of mine warfare returning to the fore
- <img width="200" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2-ESD-Gulf-NMW-Nor-Kopie-200x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Simulated explosions illust...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-27 07:44:05
- NAVAIR Selects Near Earth Autonomy to Enable Uncrewed Ship-to-Shore Operations in Contested Maritime Environments
- <img width="300" height="171" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A9wsawbh_1lusuct_1ew-300x171.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-27 07:03:08
Politico Defense feed
- US officials tell allies Iran war could delay Ukraine weapons shipments
- The warning comes as the U.S. burns through air defense interceptors and other weapons in its military campaign against Tehran.
- — By Jack Detsch and Victor Jack 2026-03-27 15:16:29
- ‘I have no idea what they are trying to do’: Allies say Trump sends mixed signals on Iran
- The administration’s mixed messaging has spooked U.S. partners and allies fearful of worsening economic fallout if the president intensifies the war on Iran
- — By Felicia Schwartz, Phelim Kine and Nahal Toosi 2026-03-26 23:11:32
- Allies and Congress are about to lose a key window into US military plans
- The Pentagon’s decision not to release a Global Posture Review follows the go-it-alone pattern of the Trump administration.
- — By Paul McLeary, Leo Shane III and Chris Lunday 2026-03-25 22:15:00
- Top Republican attacks Pentagon for not providing details on Iran
- The House Armed Services Committee chair said the department owes lawmakers more information about the administration’s plans for U.S. troops in the Middle East.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-03-25 18:32:16
- Republicans reject limits on Iran war, despite deepening conflict
- This was the third test of GOP support for the president's actions, even as oil prices have shot up and the American public appears increasingly disenchanted with the war.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-03-25 00:01:54
- Pentagon prepares to send another 3,000 troops to Middle East
- The decision to move the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the region heightens the possibility U.S. troops will enter Iran.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-03-24 18:10:56
- Pentagon weighs sending more troops to Middle East
- The discussions, while evolving, would mark a drastic new step in the Iran war.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-03-19 18:41:55
CGTN-China politics
- Trump says Iran deal may be reached 'soon'
- Trump says Iran deal may be reached 'soon'
- 2026-03-30 00:00:48
- Study: Only one in four Europeans see US as ally as Trump strains ties
- A report recently published by Spanish news outlet El Español said that policies pursued by US President Donald Trump have strained transatlantic relations, with only one in four Europeans now vie...
- 2026-03-27 14:17:56
- China says rift with Japan stems from Takaichi's Taiwan remarks
- China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday the root cause of the current situation facing China-Japan relations is Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's "erroneous remarks on Taiwan."
- 2026-03-25 09:27:41
- As TSA staffing falls, ICE agents sent to US airports
- As TSA staffing falls, ICE agents sent to US airports
- 2026-03-25 21:43:17
- Spanish PM affirms opposition to war in Middle East
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday reiterated his opposition to the war in Iran, which has spread across the Middle East, criticizing the military actions of the United States and I...
- 2026-03-25 15:13:17
- Chinese mainland slams Taiwan authorities over Ko Wen-je sentencing
- Chinese mainland slams Taiwan authorities over Ko Wen-je sentencing
- 2026-03-26 07:08:25
- From consensus to action: New pathways for Asia-Pacific cooperation
- The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 is held from March 24 to 27, bringing together around 2,000 representatives from more than 60 countries and regions under the theme "Shaping the...
- 2026-03-27 12:53:48
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Clarksons bonuses fall faster than earnings as boss Andi Case takes home £8.7m
- Leading shipbroker’s total pay down from £12.56m in 2024
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-30 17:50:47
- Shipbuilding giant CSSC confirms $1.3bn order for 10 VLCCs
- Evening disclosure validates market talk of major tanker booking
- — Huaqing Ma 2026-03-30 15:41:26
- QatarEnergy announces first LNG production at Golden Pass plant in US
- First exports from long-awaited project pushed into second quarter
- — Lucy Hine 2026-03-30 15:09:10
- Fuel storage tank hit in attack on Israeli port of Haifa
- Fuel tanker also damaged in raid by either Iran or Hezbollah militants in Lebanon
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-30 14:54:23
- Hornbeck Offshore pushes back against US penalties over cameras to guard against sexual assault
- Offshore vessel owner says Safer Seas Act requires cameras in crew areas, not customer accommodations
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-03-30 14:35:44
- Grieg to install wind solutions on dry bulk vessels
- First commercial agreement for GT Wings comes after Grieg’s investment in the start-up in 2025
- — Craig Eason 2026-03-30 14:01:42
- HFW creates new senior manager for shipping amid promotion round
- Law firm bolsters maritime operations at a time of uncertainty for clients
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-30 13:47:09
EveryCRS Appropriations
- DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Appropriations, FY2026
- 2026-01-20 05:00:00
- DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Appropriations, FY2026
- 2026-01-29 05:00:00
- Bureau of Reclamation: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-02-02 05:00:00
- Congressional Rules Pertaining to Changes in Mandatory Program Spending in Appropriations Bills (CHIMPs)
- 2026-02-03 05:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram
- Among the premium features on Instagram is the ability to view a Story without the poster seeing that you viewed it and the option to see how many people have rewatched your Story.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-03-30 18:10:31
- Bluesky’s new AI tool Attie is already the most blocked account other than J.D. Vance
- More than 125,000 Bluesky users have blocked Attie in just a few days, sending a strong message from the user base.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-03-30 18:03:59
- Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops
- Demands for Apple customer records by federal agents in recent months underscore the privacy limitations of email.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-03-30 15:34:41
- Uber is buying Berlin startup Blacklane to bolster its ‘Elite’ offering
- It's a notable exit for Blacklane, which has raised more than $100 million from backers like Mercedes-Benz and Sixt.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-03-30 14:46:41
- Mantis Biotech is making ‘digital twins’ of humans to help solve medicine’s data availability problem
- Mantis takes disparate sources of data to make synthetic datasets that can be used to build so-called "digital twins" of the human body, representing anatomy, physiology and behavior.
- — Ram Iyer 2026-03-30 14:30:00
- ScaleOps raises $130M to improve computing efficiency amid AI demand
- ScaleOps just raised $130M to tackle GPU shortages and soaring AI cloud costs by automating infrastructure in real time.
- — Kate Park 2026-03-30 13:52:02
- AI chip startup Rebellions raises $400 million at $2.3B valuation in pre-IPO round
- The startup, which is planning to go public later this year, designs chips specifically for AI inference, another challenger to Nvidia's dominance.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-03-30 13:00:00
Space.com
- Heading to Florida for NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch? Here's what to know before you go
- A lot of people are coming to Florida for the historic Artemis 2 moon launch, so they'll need to budget extra time to see the astronauts fly.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-03-30 18:00:00
- Best moon movies: 12 lunar adventures to watch ahead of NASA's Artemis 2 launch
- From 'Destination Moon' to 'Apollo 13,' here’s a full spectrum of lunar-set films to count down.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-03-30 17:00:00
- Moon menu: Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will eat during their historic mission (video)
- The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend about 10 days flying to and from the moon, so they'll need to find creative ways to dine in a small space.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-03-30 16:00:00
- Sun rises on Artemis 2 launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 30, 2026
- NASA's SLS moon rocket casts a striking silhouette against the rising sun ahead of the agency's Artemis 2 mission, currently scheduled for April 1.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-03-30 14:00:00
- 'The sasquatch is honesty': Inside Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's Artemis 2 mission patch
- Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian flying to the moon on board NASA's Artemis 2 mission, included Indigenous perspectives on his personal mission patch.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-03-30 13:00:00
- Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackout ahead of Artemis 2 launch (video)
- An X1.4 solar flare triggered radio blackouts and launched a fast CME as NASA prepares for its Artemis 2 moon mission.
- — Daisy Dobrijevic 2026-03-30 14:26:00
- Could bad space weather endanger the Artemis 2 moon astronauts?
- Space weather experts have been working overtime to hone their forecasts ahead of the Artemis 2 launch, which will send four astronauts around the moon and back to Earth.
- — Leonard David 2026-03-30 12:06:32