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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
- Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran
- The report comes as U.S. military assets — most recently the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 31st MEU — continue to flood the region.
- — J.D. Simkins 2026-03-29 14:35:23
- USS Tripoli, embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive in Middle East
- The Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit entered CENTCOM waters Friday.
- — J.D. Simkins 2026-03-28 16:43:58
- Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Croatia for repairs
- The warship has been deployed for nine months and also took part in operations against Venezuela in the Caribbean prior to arriving in the Middle East.
- — Reuters 2026-03-28 14:47:55
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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
- 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
- Prototype, Modular Silo For Sentinel To Aid Construction “At Scale”
- Testing of Northrop Grumman‘s [NOC] and Bechtel‘s prototype missile silo for the U.S. Air Force LGM-35A Sentinel future ICBM is to demonstrate a modular design that the service and indu...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-27 16:43:52
- Hundreds of Bath Iron Works Ship Designers Go On Strike
- A union of ship designers at shipbuilder General Dynamics [GD] Bath Iron Works (BIW) went on strike Monday after members rejected the company’s new four-year contract proposal last weekend. T...
- — Rich Abott 2026-03-26 21:21:30
- Lockheed Martin, Workers Building F-35, Begin Contract Negotiations
- The union representing about 5,000 Lockheed Martin [LMT] employees that work on the F-35 fighter opened contract negotiations on Thursday with the company. International Association of Machinists a...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-26 21:09:43
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- Democratic town hall surge continues into 2026
- Democrats have continued hosting town halls at high rates in 2026, significantly outnumbering Republicans and pushing overall totals well above those seen during the previous election cycle. Democr...
- 2026-03-16 19:17:15
WSJ Op-eds
- The Wages of ‘Land Acknowledgments’
- Courts and other government actions threaten property rights in Canada.
- — Mary Anastasia O’Grady 2026-03-29 15:54:00
- Trump’s Iran Strategy Is Chaotic
- Perhaps this would be a good time to remember that the real endgame lies with the Iranian people.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-03-27 20:27:00
- Cuban Communism’s Long Goodbye
- Everywhere else, the Cold War ended 35 years ago. Fidel Castro’s legacy may be crumbling at long last.
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-03-26 21:51:00
- Anthropic and Hegseth Need a Truce
- The AI firm has a strong case against its ban as a ‘supply-chain risk.’
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-27 22:00:00
- The High-Tax Wealth Flight Continues
- IRS data show that taxpayers keep fleeing rapacious states even after the pandemic.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-27 21:36:00
- Da Bears Want Da Subsidies
- Taxpayers could get sacked, as two states vie for a football arena.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-27 21:35:00
- What Do Democrats Mean by ‘Democracy’?
- They claim Trump is an authoritarian, but their agenda seems to be ensuring one-party rule.
- — Bruce Gilley 2026-03-29 15:55:00
The Diplomat
- Parks and Recreation: Tokyo’s Lack of Third Places
- When every encounter requires a transaction, some encounters never happen at all.
- — Donald Self 2026-03-27 17:33:00
- Testing the Japan-South Korea-US Techno-Alliance
- Guided by geopolitical realities, the framework is recalibrating into a highly practical alliance centered on advanced technology and economic security.
- — Donggak Heo 2026-03-27 17:05:00
- The Iran War: Is Southeast Asia Heading Into Its Next Crisis?
- History suggests the energy crunch is just the beginning of a chain reaction that ends with a food and social stability crisis.
- — Brice Tseen Fu Lee and Juan Pablo Sims 2026-03-27 15:01:00
- Has the Iran War Revealed a Shift in India’s Grand Strategy?
- Whatever happened to India’s promotion of a multipolar world?
- — Sandeep Bhardwaj 2026-03-27 14:30:00
- Australia, International Broadcasting, and the Maintenance of Regional Trust
- Australia must decide whether to remain an active, trusted participant in regional discourse or to relinquish that role to competing actors.
- — Kevin McQuillan 2026-03-27 14:39:00
- What the West Misses About China’s Nuclear Build-up
- Until Western analysts honestly grapple with what U.S. and allied conventional capabilities look like from Beijing, no stable strategic relationship with China is achievable.
- — Dan Plesch and Manuel Galileo 2026-03-27 13:42:00
- The Global Implications of China’s 5-Year Plan AI Ambitions
- China’s quest for global leadership in AI and cybersecurity threatens free expression and information integrity around the world.
- — Michael Caster 2026-03-27 13:09:00
European Security & Defence
- 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
- HENSOLDT publishes its 2025 Annual Report
- <img width="300" height="190" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AUMOVIO_PP_Cooperation-HENSOLDT_2-300x190.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Martin ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-26 14:18:19
- Operation Roaring Lion
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/P1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Israel Ministry of Defense]" style="displ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-26 13:12:52
- Patria AMV Full Mission Simulator delivered to the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/patria-logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Patria]" style="display: block; ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-26 08:17:57
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
- Mainland slams Taiwan leader's pro-Japan, pro-colonialism stance
- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday slammed Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's recent remarks, saying his obsequious behavior towards Japan and colonialism is despicable.
- 2026-03-26 13:21:59
- What to know about possible Houthi involvement in Middle East conflict
- Iran has recently threatened to open a new front in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the US and Israel launch a ground offensive against Iran. The warning signals that Tehran's Yemeni ally, the Houthi m...
- 2026-03-27 03:12:29
- China: Mexico's tariff hikes constitute trade, investment barriers
- The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday released the final conclusions of a probe into Mexico's restrictive measures against China and other non-free trade agreement (FTA) partners, stating t...
- 2026-03-26 05:14:23
- Trump's approval hits new low amid surging fuel prices, Iran war: poll
- US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped in recent days to its lowest level since the start of his second term, driven by surging fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war he...
- 2026-03-25 01:51:39
- China says Japan exaggerates 'external threats' for ulterior motives
- As a nation that once inflicted profound suffering upon the people of Asia and the world, and that has yet to genuinely reflect on its historical crimes of aggression, Japan is now exaggerating the...
- 2026-03-26 10:03:22
- Hainan FTP sees major tariff cuts since special customs operations
- The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in south China's Hainan Province saw a surge in transactions involving zero-tariff goods during the first 100 days of its island-wide special customs operations, ac...
- 2026-03-26 14:30:02
- Nepal's ex-PM KP Sharma Oli, home minister arrested
- Nepal Police on Saturday arrested KP Sharma Oli, former prime minister and chairman of Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist), and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak for their alleged ...
- 2026-03-28 01:08:04
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Houthis enter Iran war with attack on Israel, raising new threat to shipping
- Iran-backed Yemeni militants fire missile at Israel, sparking the fear of attacks on tankers serving Yanbu
- — Julian Bray 2026-03-28 09:25:18
- Tanker stocks log another strong week despite Friday sell-off in broader US markets
- Other shipping sectors show weaker weekly numbers, but generally better than broad indices
- — Joe Brady 2026-03-27 19:33:35
- How Jamieson Greer’s trade probes could impose new fees on shipping
- Maritime Action Plan proposals could find their way into probes by Trump’s trade chief
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-03-27 17:59:31
- Wavelength podcast: What to do with the floating wreck of the Arctic Metagaz
- Plus: IMO climate battle lines emerge, amplifying the voice of Africa, and the role of US farmers in a clean fuel future
- — Craig Eason 2026-03-27 17:37:23
- Can US farmers sway Trump to make a U-turn on IMO decarbonisation policy?
- Ethanol production is underutilised with capacity available for shipping, says Climate Ethanol Alliance’s Szabo
- — Craig Eason 2026-03-27 17:18:13
- Iran war has become a high-stakes game for Greek shipping
- If Tehran starts charging tolls for Hormuz crossings, Hellenic vessels can hardly expect a discount
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-03-27 17:02:51
- Sales of bulk carriers steady and values are still rising
- Asset values continue to creep up and prospective buyers are as hungry as ever, brokers say
- — Holly Birkett 2026-03-27 15:58:04
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
- Sora’s shutdown could be a reality check moment for AI video
- Is this just normal corporate strategy, or are we about to see a broader pullback on AI-generated video?
- — Anthony Ha 2026-03-29 16:30:00
- TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911
- Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-03-29 16:05:00
- SXSW rebounds as a top networking, ideas festival for founders and VCs
- SXSW made some changes this year, but some founders loved it all the same.
- — Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-03-29 14:01:00
- Bluesky leans into AI with Attie, an app for building custom feeds
- Bluesky’s new app Attie uses AI to help people build custom feeds the open social networking protocol atproto.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-03-28 23:00:00
- Mark Zuckerberg texted Elon Musk to offer help with DOGE
- While the relationship was once thorny enough that Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a cagefight, things seem to have warmed up by the early days of the second Trump administration.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-03-28 21:23:58
- Stanford study outlines dangers of asking AI chatbots for personal advice
- While there’s been plenty of debate about AI sycophancy, a new study by Stanford computer scientists attempts to measure how harmful that tendency might be.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-03-28 20:45:54
- Elon Musk’s last co-founder reportedly leaves xAI
- All but two of Musk's 11 xAI co-founders departed before this week.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-03-28 16:11:16
Space.com
- 'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4': Release date, plot, factions, & everything else we know about the upcoming 40K strategy game
- In the grim darkness of the future, there's only real-time strategy as the venerable Dawn of War series returns for a fourth entry.
- — Fran Ruiz 2026-03-29 16:00:00
- Kristen Stewart will play Sally Ride, the 1st American woman in space, as Amazon finally greenlights mini-series 'The Challenger'
- In herTV series debut, 'The Twilight Saga' star will portray the first American woman in space.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-03-29 13:00:00
- NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts are 'fortunate' to have a private space toilet — Apollo crews pooped in plastic bags
- The Apollo astronauts peed into roll-on cuffs and pooped into plastic bags in the presence of their crewmates, but the Artemis 2 spaceflyers will have access to a bona fide bathroom.
- — Mike Wall 2026-03-29 12:00:00
- 'We work for them, too': Artemis 2 moon mission is for everyone, NASA astronaut Victor Glover says (video)
- NASA astronaut Victor Glover says he is not solely focused on milestones for the Artemis 2 mission, but also on how to engage different communities about the crew’s work.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-03-29 10:00:00
- 'We're all on this journey together:' Who are the Artemis 2 astronauts launching to the moon?
- Four astronauts. Two countries. One destination: the moon.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-03-29 17:28:40
- 'An incredible privilege and responsibility': Artemis 2's Christina Koch is ready to become the 1st woman to fly around the moon
- "We are firing on all cylinders."
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-03-29 17:28:41
- 'It's all I think about': Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman is zeroed in on historic moon mission
- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander Artemis 2, the first moon mission in more than 50 years, says his crew will do his best to get the job done well.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-03-29 17:28:41