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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
- Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says
- “I think it’s something the President would be quite interested in calling them to do,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday.
- — Reuters 2026-03-30 19:59:11
- 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
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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
- Army Plans New Effort To Outfit ISVs With Mobile C2 Capabilities
- The Army is pursuing a new effort to outfit Infantry Squad Vehicles with “innovative solutions” to enable command and control on the move. The effort was driven by units’ requests […]...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-30 21:18:49
- Hanwha Philly Shipyard Gets First Navy Work, Subcontract For NGLS
- Hanwha Philly Shipyard and its sister company Hanwha Defense USA won their first project for the U.S. Navy as a subcontractor to Vard Marine US Inc. to work on part […]<img width="2560" heigh...
- — Rich Abott 2026-03-30 21:09:39
- Bath Iron Works Designer Strike Ends With Ratification Of New Contract
- A strike of ship designers at General Dynamics’s [GD] Bath Iron Works (BIW) ended last Saturday when members of the Bath Marine Draftsman’s Association (BMDA) ratified a new four-year contr...
- — Rich Abott 2026-03-30 21:05:20
- STRATCOM: Nuclear Modernization Remains Top Priority
- The head of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) told lawmakers last week that nuclear modernization remains the Pentagon’s top investment priority, while signaling openness to expanding the Navy’...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-03-30 18:39:07
- 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
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
- Why Not Declare War?
- Congress hasn’t done it since 1942. But a case may emerge for doing it in Iran.
- — Walter Russell Mead 2026-03-30 21:26:00
- The Pols Who Failed Sheridan Gorman
- A young woman’s murder has Chicago officials rushing to evade responsibility.
- — William McGurn 2026-03-30 21:22:00
- 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
- Beasley Allen Gets the Legal Boot
- A judge bounces the notorious plaintiffs firm from the J&J trial for sleazy behavior.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-30 21:50:00
- Charlie Ergen, SpaceX and Trump
- The private market for spectrum may rescue dumb industrial policy.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-30 21:45:00
- Trump’s Iran Target List, Good and Bad
- Hitting desalination and power plants would hurt the Iranian people.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-30 21:44:00
- California’s Attorney General Faces Texas Justice
- Exxon Mobil’s defamation case against Rob Bonta looks likelier to go to trial.
- — Will Swaim 2026-03-30 21:51:00
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
- Iran’s wartime tanker loadings rise to $3bn as Trump keeps threats rolling
- US president says new regime in Iran is more reasonable but still threatens to blow up petroleum, power and water infrastructure
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-03-30 20:52:23
- 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
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
- Former Coatue partner raises huge $65M seed for enterprise AI agent startup
- A few things turned investors' heads and drew them to participate in such a big round out of the gate.
- — Julie Bort 2026-03-30 21:53:09
- 15% of Americans say they’d be willing to work for an AI boss
- Your human manager may soon be a chatbot. Across organizations, AI is being used to replace layers of management in what some are calling "The Great Flattening."
- — Graham Starr 2026-03-30 21:39:51
- As more Americans adopt AI tools, fewer say they can trust the results
- AI adoption is rising in the U.S., but trust remains low, with most Americans concerned about transparency, regulation, and the technology’s broader societal impact, according to a new Quinnipiac...
- — Rebecca Bellan 2026-03-30 20:24:53
- What we’re looking for in Startup Battlefield 2026 and how to put your best application forward
- Here's what we're looking for in your Startup Battlefield 200 application and how to make sure your application reflects it.
- — Isabelle Johannessen 2026-03-30 18:57:51
- Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about ‘fake compliance’
- Shortly after Delve's founder published a lengthy denial of allegations, while promising changes, the accuser came forward with more alleged details.
- — Julie Bort 2026-03-30 18:26:07
- 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
Space.com
- Record-breaking 'space laser' erupts from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years away
- Astronomers have spotted the most distant and brightest "space laser" ever seen, and it's blasting from a galaxy collision that occurred when the universe was half its current age.
- — Robert Lea 2026-03-30 22:00:00
- 25 years ago, 'Invader Zim' arrived, but it was too far ahead of its time
- "You dare agree with me? Prepare to meet your horrible doom!"
- — Sergio Pereira 2026-03-30 21:00:00
- Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be nearly 12 billion years old — so ancient its star system may no longer exist
- Our solar system's famous "invader" might be as old as the Milky Way itself.
- — Keith Cooper 2026-03-30 20:00:00
- Darth Maul was originally going to be the villain of the 'Star Wars' sequels; here's why that would have been a bad idea
- George Lucas had dreams of Darth Maul as the big bad of his sequel trilogy; here's why that would have been a bad idea.
- — Daryl Baxter 2026-03-30 19:00:00
- 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