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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 awards Raytheon up to $20.7 billion to nearly double AMRAAM production
- The Defense Department has awarded Raytheon a multiyear contract worth up to $20.7 billion to build Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs.
- — Michael Scanlon 2026-09-29 16:18:42
- USS Klakring sent to the bottom of the Atlantic in joint US-UK SINKEX
- A decommissioned U.S. guided-missile frigate was sent to the bottom of the Atlantic on Sept. 25 during a joint U.S.-U.K. naval exercise.
- — Claire Barrett 2026-09-29 16:11:08
- Estonia blames Russia in arson attack on military robotics firm Milrem
- Russian special services were behind the fire at a building used by an Estonian military robotics company last month, the government in Tallinn said.
- — Linus Höller 2026-09-29 14:52:40
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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
- Galliano, HII and Saronic Top MUSV Phase One Trials To Nab Contracts, Others Still Into Phase 2 Marketplace
- The Navy picked Galliano Marine Services, HII [HII] and Saronic Technologies as the highest performing winners of the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSV) Family of Systems Phase One at-sea testi...
- — Rich Abott 2026-09-29 21:29:07
- Pentagon Plans $450 Million Buy For Drone Dominance’s ‘More Complex’ Phase 3 Competition
- The Pentagon plans to spend at least $450 million to buy about 60,000 low-cost unmanned aircraft systems for the next phase of its Drone Dominance Program (DDP), with a potential […]<img widt...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-09-29 21:20:48
- Avio Breaks Ground On New Solid Rocket Motor Facility Expected To Begin Production In 2029
- Avio USA on Tuesday broke ground on the initial phase of a planned 860,000 square foot solid rocket motor complex in Southern Virginia that is expected to begin production in […]<img width="1...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-29 21:01:03
- Anduril, Voyager Formalize Partnership As Shared Programs Move Into High-Rate Production
- Anduril Industries and Voyager Technologies [VOYG] on Tuesday said they have formalized an existing partnership with a focus on speeding development, testing, qualification and production of compon...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-29 20:58:38
- New BAE Systems IFF System Receives Certification for Use on F-16
- The AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) by BAE Systems for Mode S/Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) has received Allied Identification and Monitoring System (AIMS) certif...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-09-29 20:56:04
- JIATF-401, Army Establish $7 Billion In Counter-Drone Contracts For Domestic Shield
- The Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF)-401 and Army on Monday awarded indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contracts valued at nearly $7 billion to various vendors to help position th...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-29 18:54:47
- DoD Takes Equity Stake In Steel Firm As Part Of Funding Raise
- Steel company Hertha Metals on Tuesday said it raised $134 million in an investment round that includes a $65 million equity stake by the Defense Department, funding that will be […]<img widt...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-09-29 17:59:23
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Midterm mentions surge in congressional releases
- Lawmakers are talking midterms at a pace far exceeding recent midterm election cycles. Just weeks ahead of Election Day, members of Congress appear to be ramping up their midterm-related messaging,...
- 2026-09-28 18:35:18
- Free expression advocate finds a voice with Wyden
- Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore. ) has hired a policy adviser from the nonprofit sector. Becca Branum has joined Wyden's office after serving as deputy director of the Center for Democracy & Technology'...
- 2026-09-23 19:22:05
- State lawmaker departures rise in 2026
- State lawmakers have left office early in greater numbers this election cycle, with more departing for other political opportunities. LegiStorm data shows 315 state legislators left office between ...
- 2026-09-21 18:19:15
- MITRE specialist engineers a return to the Hill
- A former government relations specialist has gone from tracking Congress to working within it. Kate Lovas has joined Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz. ) as a senior legislative assistant after working as...
- 2026-09-17 19:31:28
- 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
WSJ Op-eds
- Justice Alito’s Climate Case Recusal
- The Court hasn’t said why, but Suncor v. Boulder County now could split 4-4.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-29 21:34:00
- Ukraine Has an F-16 Emergency
- Maintenance delays in Belgium are grounding its best defense against Russia’s jet drones.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-29 21:33:00
- Woke 2 Still Looks Pretty Crazy, AOC
- A fake Palestinian and an AI-generated black woman walk into a lesbian bar . . .
- — The Editorial Board 2026-09-29 21:33:00
- Democrats and Intelligence Agency Reform
- A hopeful could break out of the pack, by breaking the 2016-20 conspiracy of silence.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-09-29 21:10:00
- Steve Hilton’s ‘Uphill Battle’ for Sacramento
- The GOP candidate for governor wants to revive the ‘rebel spirit’ that once made California great.
- — Tunku Varadarajan 2026-09-29 20:36:00
- Trump Keeps a Biden Promise…
- …but some Americans wish that he hadn’t.
- — James Freeman 2026-09-29 20:32:00
- Clarence Thomas, Stalwart for the Constitution
- Ted Cruz’s new biography looks back admiringly at the justice’s first 35 years on the Supreme Court.
- — Jason L. Riley 2026-09-29 20:27:00
The Diplomat
- Kyrgyz Presidential Election Set for January 2027, Candidates Start to Step Forward
- So far, incumbent President Sadyr Japarov and Omurbek Suvanaliev – a politician and former minister of internal affairs – have announced their intentions to run.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-09-29 14:42:00
- What Did Chinese Analysts Think of the Trump-Xi Summit?
- To some, Trump's hospitality was “historic.” To others, it was an attempt to “lull China into a false sense of security.”
- — Hemant Adlakha 2026-09-29 13:30:00
- Rahul Bajoria, Bank of America Chief Economist, on India’s Manufacturing Ambitions
- Why has India's manufacturing sector has remained stuck at around 15 percent of GDP despite decades of rapid growth?
- — Tushar Shetty 2026-09-29 12:50:00
- Why Has the Maldives Inserted Itself Into the Chagos Sovereignty Dispute?
- Muizzu has promised to submit evidence supporting the Maldives’ claim to Chagos to relevant international bodies.
- — Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor 2026-09-29 12:46:00
- US Republicans Weren’t Happy With Trump’s Hosting of Xi
- A spate of Republican senators took umbrage at Trump's reception of “a brutal, unelected, and oppressive dictator.”
- — Bonnie Girard 2026-09-29 12:30:00
- Pakistan and Terrorism: When the Tables Turn
- Islamabad cannot use its own people’s suffering to erase its record of supporting forces that have devastated lives in other countries.
- — Natiq Malikzada 2026-09-29 12:12:00
- South Korean Submarines Could Save Australia From the AUKUS Shambles
- Could the conventionally-powered KSS-III sub offer a more affordable and timely alternative to the planned nuclear-powered fleet?
- — Kym Davey 2026-09-29 05:19:00
European Security & Defence
- Covenant Unveils Affordable Cruise Missile
- <img width="300" height="161" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/COVENANT-MISSILE-002-300x161.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Covenant Unveils Affordable Cru...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-29 09:54:04
- AI in Merkava
- <img width="300" height="147" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MERKAVA-MBT-300x147.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="AI to Reduce Merkava Crews’ Workload i...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-29 08:09:32
- Nurol Makina to Showcase Innovative Armored Vehicle Solutions at ADEX 2026
- <img width="300" height="117" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image001-300x117.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="(Photo Nurol Makina)" style="display: block...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-28 10:55:34
- WB GROUP and Optix Sign Teaming Agreement
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260928_WB-GROUP-and-Optix-agreement_01-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="WB GROUP an...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-28 09:25:17
- MKE PİRANA hit the surface target with live warhead
- <img width="300" height="168" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pirana-img-2-Kopie-300x168.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="MKE PİRANA hit the surface targe...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-25 21:00:00
- KNDS and AERIX SYSTEMS announce a strategic cooperation
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/large_KNDS_DSP_10_01_2ffd02c0ae-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="KNDS and AERIX SYSTE...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-09-24 12:00:32
Politico Defense feed
- GOP holds the line on Iran despite growing midterm rift with Trump
- Senate Republicans barely defeated an effort to halt the conflict even as GOP candidates in battleground states turn against the war.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-09-24 19:11:50
- US and Poland near deal for American base with 10,000 troops
- The Polish foreign minister announced the effort Thursday, despite a previous Trump administration threat to pull troops from the country.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-24 18:15:55
- Stalled military nominees leave a Pentagon void
- The delay in confirming high-level officials occurs as the U.S. tries to extricate itself from a war in the Middle East.
- — By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien 2026-09-24 08:45:00
- States jockey to land Trump’s new Space Academy
- Leaders from at least a half-dozen states are making their pitch, even though the federal academy is far from a reality.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Audrey Decker 2026-09-23 21:30:00
- Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
- The incident raises the possibility that top secret weapons technology may have been exposed to a foreign adversary — including China.
- — By Audrey Decker and Mark Satter 2026-09-18 15:55:26
- US, in controversial deal, agrees to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia
- Lawmakers have expressed concerns for years that the move would give China access to sensitive technology.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-09-17 20:01:00
- Trump floats setting up Army base in Poland
- The potential move comes after the Pentagon sought to pull troops from the country earlier this year.
- — By Jack Detsch 2026-09-17 18:56:22
CGTN-China politics
- Xi, Peng Liyuan have tea chat with Trump and his wife
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on Friday agreed to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity.
- 2026-09-25 14:47:18
- Putin envoy, US officials discuss Ukraine conflict, US official says
- Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev held "constructive" talks with US officials on ending the Ukraine conflict, including possible US-Russia energy initiatives in the postconfl...
- 2026-09-29 11:28:31
- Trump delivers remarks at welcome banquet hosted for Xi
- Trump delivers remarks at welcome banquet hosted for Xi
- 2026-09-24 23:50:34
- International journalists on the Xi-Trump meeting
- International journalists on the Xi-Trump meeting
- 2026-09-24 23:26:18
- Full text: Toast by Xi at state dinner hosted by Trump
- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered remarks at a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington D.C. on Thursday.
- 2026-09-25 05:24:55
- Japanese town in Okinawa protests planned US Typhon missile storage
- The mayor of Kadena Town in Okinawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Monday visited the Japanese Defense Ministry's Okinawa Defense Bureau to protest the planned storage of the US Typhon mid-rang...
- 2026-09-29 02:58:42
- What a 1928 manifesto reveals about the CPC's revolutionary ideals
- The Ten-Point Political Program was adopted at the Sixth National Congress of the CPC, held in 1928. It included calls to unify China, overthrow the KMT-led government and institute workers' rights...
- 2026-09-27 07:29:47
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Alphaliner reveals which Indonesian liner operator rules the roost
- Samudera has biggest fleet by capacity, while Meratus leads on vessel count
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-29 21:06:01
- Carnival adds more than $4bn in market value as record earnings surge past expectations
- Cruise giant makes slight increase to full-year guidance
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-29 20:31:22
- DHT scores $55m Red Sea fixture after Yanbu VLCC loadings start
- Vessel tracking data shows SK Shipping VLCC picked up up crude cargo at Saudi port
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-29 19:06:02
- More terrorism victims file claims against Trump-seized VLCC
- Latest filings add claimants with another $1.78bn in judgments against Iran
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-29 17:28:51
- Quartermaster funding round puts it more than half way to coveted $1bn ‘unicorn’ status
- Chief executive wants more than 20,000 ships on SmartMast nework
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-09-29 17:25:59
- Cosco Shipping Specialized doubles down with 14 more heavylift ships
- Chinese shipowner identifies capacity shortfall as advanced manufacturing exports drive specialised cargo demand
- — Huaqing Ma 2026-09-29 17:25:40
- Deadly Ukrainian strike on banned ship leaves seafarer missing in Black Sea
- Attack on cargo vessel highlights the risky, lawless and shifting nature of Black Sea trade
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-09-29 13:35:16
EveryCRS Appropriations
- 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
- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-07-15 04:00:00
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions
- 2026-07-27 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus
- The company says it won't draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-09-29 21:20:12
- OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model
- OpenAI is building out the pieces of an alternative to the traditional app store model, turning ChatGPT into a place where software can be discovered and used by people and AI agents alike.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-09-29 20:15:47
- OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
- The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-09-29 19:52:37
- More Ways to Disrupt: New 2026 Side Events from KOTRA, WayFounder, Enterprise Ireland, SafetyWing + Descope
- Disrupt doesn’t end when you leave Moscone West. 👀Founder dinners, investor meetups, happy hours, workshops, roundtables and more are taking over San Francisco during Disrupt Week.See what’s...
- — Jean Bradley, TechCrunch Events 2026-09-29 18:48:03
- Apple Pay set to launch in India with Axis Bank today, sources say
- Some of India's largest banks are holding off on supporting Apple Pay initially.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-09-29 18:45:00
- Here’s why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia’s industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agents
- OpenAI isn't a public supporter of Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform, but it is privately working with Nvidia, TechCrunch has learned.
- — Julie Bort 2026-09-29 18:35:00
- OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT’s own office suite
- OpenAI's newly announced suite of office features puts it into mor direct competition with more traditional software companies.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-09-29 17:45:51
Space.com
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