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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
- Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback
- Germany is the U.S. military’s largest footprint in Europe, with some 35,000 active-duty military personnel, and serves as a key training hub.
- — Cassell Bryan-Low, Louisa Off and Anja Guder, Reuters 2026-05-01 01:52:59
- US combatant chiefs want more amphibious ready groups, Marine commandant says
- The four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.
- — Riley Ceder 2026-05-01 00:26:20
- Ceasefire ‘stops’ War Powers clock on Iran, Hegseth claims
- The 60-day threshold is delineated in the War Powers Resolution of 1973. The most relevant part of that law makes no mention of a ceasefire.
- — Tanya Noury 2026-04-30 22:39:43
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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
- Navy Leaders Want More Industry Entrants, Potentially Multiple Vendors Per Program
- Navy leadership this week emphasized the need for the Pentagon to move faster and deliver more capability includes using new entrants and potentially using multiple vendors for munitions programs. ...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-30 21:58:44
- Near Earth’s Unmanned Bell 505 Offering Picked For Marines’ Resupply Drone Development Effort
- Near Earth Autonomy has announced its selection for the second increment of the Marine Corps’ Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle–Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) development program, with plans to...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-04-30 21:42:06
- Marines To Pick ARV Winner In Late FY ‘29, Plans Inc. 2 Effort For Future Variants
- The Marine Corps aims to pick a winner between General Dynamics [GD] and Textron Systems [TXT] for its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) competition in late fiscal year 2029, a lead […]<i...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-04-30 21:17:11
- York Space Systems To Acquire Terminal Developer All.Space In $355M Deal
- York Space Systems [YSS] has moved to acquire terminal developer All.Space in a $355 million deal to make York a “complete communications ecosystem.” All.Space is a leading terminal developer ...
- — Rachel Jewett 2026-04-30 21:04:52
- Air Force To Retire BACN In 2028, Use Hybrid SATCOM Terminal As Bridge
- As part of a “generational shift away from legacy systems and towards next-generation” ones in air and space, the Air Force plans to divest its fleet of eight E-11A Battlefield […...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-04-30 20:57:55
- Space Force Again Moves To Terminate Next-Generation Missile Warning Polar Satellite Program
- The Space Force in its fiscal year 2027 budget request said it plans to terminate a space-based missile warning program covering the Arctic region that it has spent more than […]<img width="1...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-30 20:45:56
- L3Harris Reports Strong First Quarter Bolstered By ISR, Space And Rocket Motors
- L3Harris Technologies [LHX] on Thursday posted strong first quarter financial results driven by gains across its business segments with particular strength in intelligence, surveillance and reconna...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-30 17:42:06
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Spotify queues up Scalise aide
- A House GOP leadership aide has moved from the Hill to Spotify's government affairs team. Dominique Yelinski is now director of U. S. government affairs at Spotify after most recently serving as d...
- 2026-04-30 18:32:34
- Lobbying giants level up in Q1
- The first quarter of 2026 was a standout period for the top lobbying firms, marked by record or near-record earnings across the industry's upper tier. The top 10 highest-grossing firms each brought...
- 2026-04-27 18:44:08
- Schmitt hires former Sasse aide
- Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo. ) has added a familiar Capitol Hill hand to his policy team. Dylan Jeremiah recently joined Schmitt's office as a policy adviser after serving as vice president of governm...
- 2026-04-24 19:16:49
- Pallone brings ocean policy advocate aboard
- Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N. J. ) has recruited an ocean conservation lobbyist for his legislative team. Taylor Mann recently joined Pallone's office as a legislative assistant after serving as a fede...
- 2026-04-23 19:16:46
- Staff turnover ties all-time high in 2025
- Congressional staff turnover surged in 2025, climbing from a recent low to match its highest level on record. Roughly one in four congressional staffers turned over in 2025, as LegiStorm's turnover...
- 2026-04-20 19:18:57
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-05-01 04:00:00
- How Not to Respond to Political Violence
- Imagine if a reporter had asked Abraham Lincoln why John Wilkes Booth thought him a tyrant.
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-04-30 22:16:00
- How to Crack the Car-Crash Cartel
- Most auto injury claims could be settled easily and fairly with no need for lawyers.
- — M. Todd Henderson 2026-04-30 21:46:00
- AI Saves the Trump Economy
- The tech investment boom helps to offset damage from tariffs.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-30 21:45:00
- Charges of a Covid Coverup
- The Morens indictment reveals an effort to hide facts about the U.S. role.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-30 21:41:00
- The Board of Peace Speaks Up About Hamas
- The new organization seeks to help Gazans by telling by the truth.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-30 21:39:00
- New York Demands a Climate Sacrifice
- Albany Democrats admit that imposing financial pain is what they intended with mandates.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-30 21:38:00
The Diplomat
- How the Dreams of Bangladesh’s Student Protestors Died Young
- Almost two years after Bangladesh's July uprising, its foot soldiers are learning what it means when a revolution eats its own.
- — Aaisha Sabir 2026-04-30 14:21:00
- Former Kyrgyz Security Chief Charged With Coup-plotting and Abuse of Office
- Tashiev has not yet been detained, but has reportedly been instructed not to leave town.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-04-30 14:54:00
- US Deep-Sea Mining Policy Is Eroding Its Pacific Partnerships
- The current unilateral approach may secure minerals in the short term, but it will erode the Pacific partnerships and deterrence architecture the United States needs for long-term security.
- — Georgina Lancaster 2026-04-30 14:19:00
- Pakistan Moves Toward a Sea-Denial Strategy
- With its latest missile tests, the Pakistan Navy is operationalizing an A2/AD naval strategy that prioritizes precision strike capabilities.
- — Abdul Moiz Khan 2026-04-30 13:15:00
- Warning Signs: How China Normalizes Its Military Presence
- As its presence becomes more normal, China’s aggressive and illegal behavior will attract less opposition.
- — Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Joe Keary, and Linus Cohen 2026-04-30 13:19:00
- Is the EU the Next Migration Destination for Uzbeks?
- EU countries are becoming increasingly attractive destinations for Uzbek migrants, driven by higher wages, stronger labor protections, and adherence to international labor standards.
- — Shoirakhon Nurdinova 2026-04-30 12:21:00
- Australia’s Foreign Minister Makes Critical Visits to Northeast Asia
- Stopping in Japan, South Korea, and China, Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with three of Australia’s four largest trading partners.
- — Grant Wyeth 2026-04-30 12:12:00
European Security & Defence
- Next-Generation Hypersonic Capabilities
- <img width="300" height="203" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1-ESD-hypersonic-test-Hypersonica-300x203.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="In early February,...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-29 09:03:41
- Airbus reports First Quarter (Q1) 2026 results
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Airbus-p_8460_Airbus-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Foto: Airbus]" style="display:...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-29 08:00:31
- BAE Systems in production for NavGuide™ GPS receiver
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/25-B68-01_NavGuideGPSreceiver_FB_LI_1200x628px_300dpi_Fuller-300x169.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-im...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-29 07:00:04
- MKS Introduces Ophir® KAMU™ Long‑Range MWIR SXGA Thermal Camera Series Optimized for Surveillance and Security Missions
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MWIR-KAMU-45-900.346-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Ophir KAMU long‑range MWI...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-29 05:54:11
- Germany Salutes Arrow Weapon System Project
- <img width="300" height="256" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-2-300x256.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo Credit: Israel Ministry of Defense]" ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-28 11:14:22
- Team Wendy Reveals New RECON™ Tactical Bump Helmet
- <img width="300" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/helmet-esd-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Team Wendy's RECON Tactical next-gen...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-28 07:00:04
Politico Defense feed
- Hegseth says Iran war can continue despite legal deadline
- The Pentagon chief told senators a ceasefire in the Middle East pauses a 60-day war powers clock.
- — By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien 2026-04-30 18:02:24
- Trump’s call to reduce US troops in Germany shocks Pentagon
- The Defense Department "was not expecting it," a congressional aide said.
- — By Jack Detsch, Paul McLeary and Stefanie Bolzen 2026-04-30 17:28:06
- Trump says US considering reducing troops in Germany
- There are 38,000 U.S. troops and personnel stationed in Germany, and cutting forces there would face opposition on Capitol Hill.
- — By Jack Detsch and Aaron Pellish 2026-04-29 23:11:11
- As Iran war drags on, Hegseth labels Dems obstacle to peace
- His decision to label critics as short-sighted and unpatriotic pulls a page from the Donald Trump playbook: when threatened, attack.
- — By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien 2026-04-29 19:30:44
- Pentagon official: Iran war has cost $25B
- The figure is the most specific price tag the administration has provided on the U.S. military conflict.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III 2026-04-29 15:27:48
- Senate Armed Services chair: Trump should resume strikes on Iran
- Sen. Roger Wicker said the administration needs to “finish destroying Iran’s conventional military capabilities.”
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-04-24 20:47:02
- Hegseth declares victory while preparing for more war with Iran
- The administration is still sending more forces to the region — and asking for help from allies — even as the White House says the conflict is over.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-04-24 15:59:38
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
- Bahri profit soars on higher freight rates and Middle East conflict fallout
- Company expects oil market to remain ‘highly volatile’
- — Lucy Hine 2026-05-01 09:29:59
- US to push for new delay to shipping decarbonisation plan
- Deep divides remain as IMO chief urges decision to help shipowners invest in new fuel ships
- — Paul Peachey 2026-05-01 09:29:34
- Shadow fleet cargo ship seized by Sweden over ‘stolen’ Ukrainian grain
- Prosecutor is examining whether the Caffa can be handed over to unnamed second country
- — Gary Dixon 2026-05-01 08:57:28
- US releases six seafarers from seized Iranian container ship
- Report says efforts were made to secure crew members’ freedom
- — Gary Dixon 2026-05-01 08:27:30
- Clarksons hires new chief operating officer and dry cargo leadership
- London-listed shipbroker reveals host of promotions hot on the heels of Serpac takeover
- — Andy Pierce 2026-05-01 08:10:46
- ESL Shipping shielded from soaring bunker bills amid Middle East conflict
- Finnish owner says term deals mean it can pass on price rises to clients
- — Gary Dixon 2026-05-01 08:03:10
- Kpler strikes early blow with designer kit for Posidonia football battle
- Consultancy’s team will look the part at this month’s tournament in Greece
- — Gary Dixon 2026-05-01 07:21:06
EveryCRS Appropriations
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- 2026-02-27 05:00:00
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- 2026-02-28 05:00:00
- Navigating the Appropriations Status Table
- 2026-03-03 05:00:00
- FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs
- 2026-03-09 04:00:00
- Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2026
- 2026-03-11 04:00:00
- Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2025
- 2026-03-11 04:00:00
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY2026 Budget Request and Appropriations
- 2026-03-12 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a hit in India, but not a big winner elsewhere, yet
- Users in India are embracing ChatGPT Images 2.0 for creative, personal visuals — from avatars to cinematic portraits.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-05-01 02:00:00
- As Tim Cook steps down, Apple hit record sales — but a chip shortage looms
- Cook warned that Apple is facing supply-chain headwinds from RAMageddon that could impact its business.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-04-30 23:59:15
- Y Combinator alum Skio sells for $105M cash, only raised $8M, founder says
- Subscription billing fintech Skio sold to its competitor Recharge in what was a healthy exit, according to its founder and former CEO.
- — Julie Bort 2026-04-30 23:58:52
- Sources: Anthropic potential $900B+ valuation round could happen within 2 weeks
- Anthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for the AI company’s latest fundraise within the next 48 hours, according to sources familiar with the matter.
- — Marina Temkin 2026-04-30 23:07:56
- Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs
- Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-04-30 22:12:52
- Legal AI startup Legora hits $5.6B valuation and its battle with Harvey just got hotter
- The two wildly fast-growing rivals have raised massive sums, pushed into each other's home turf, and now have dueling ad campaigns.
- — Anna Heim 2026-04-30 20:14:47
- Rivian downsizes DOE loan to $4.5B for Georgia factory
- Rivian has reworked its loan deal with the Department of Energy and now expects to borrow $4.5 billion to build its new factory in Georgia, down from the original amount of $6.6 billion.
- — Sean O'Kane, Kirsten Korosec 2026-04-30 20:02:02
Space.com
- May's full 'Flower Moon' rises tonight: Here's what to expect from the 'micromoon'
- May's full moon rises as flowers bloom across the northern hemisphere.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-05-01 10:00:00
- Russia's new homegrown Soyuz 5 rocket aces debut launch
- Russia launched its Soyuz 5 medium-lift rocket for the first time ever on Thursday (April 30), and things apparently went well.
- — Mike Wall 2026-04-30 22:00:00
- Artemis 3 has been pushed to late 2027. Can NASA still land astronauts on the moon in 2028?
- Artemis 3 slips to late 2027 as Starship and Blue Moon lag, delaying NASA’s lunar return timeline and jeopardizing a 2028 moon landing.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-04-30 21:00:00
- US Space Force wants space-based missile interceptors for Golden Dome ready by 2028
- The United States Space Force has created a new program to develop space-based missile interceptors, with the goal of being able to demonstrate their capability by 2028.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-04-30 20:00:00
- Is Venus volcanically active? Big Hawaiian eruption in 2022 could help scientists find out
- Evidence suggests that Venus is still volcanically active, and new data about a big eruption in Hawaii a few years ago could help scientists find out for sure.
- — Keith Cooper 2026-04-30 19:00:00
- Meet the legendary heroes and villains of 'Masters of the Universe' (video)
- 'When we started visualizing this world, we wanted to do right by the fans'
- — Jeff Spry 2026-04-30 18:00:00
- Astrophotographer captures Pleiades 'Seven Sisters' glowing through ghostly blue veil
- Wispy nebula clouds can be seen reflecting the blue-white light of the Pleiades in the stunning amateur photo.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-04-30 17:08:32