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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 inks deal with BAE, Lockheed to quadruple THAAD seeker production
- The seeker deal aligns with an agreement in January between the Pentagon and Lockheed to up the annual production of THAAD interceptors from 96 to 400.
- — J.D. Simkins 2026-03-25 13:50:47
- German army eyes AI tools to expedite wartime decision-making
- Taking cues from combat operations in Ukraine, the German army wants to exploit battlefield data to predict the dynamics of future conflicts.
- — Sabine Siebold, Reuters 2026-03-25 12:05:04
- Indra teams up with Hanwha for Spain’s $5.3 billion artillery order
- Indra signed a binding agreement with Hanwha to produce 280 tracked vehicles based on the South Korean company’s K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer.
- — Rudy Ruitenberg 2026-03-24 23:58:23
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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
- Interview with Col. Alexander Rasmussen, Chief Capabilities Officer for the Space Development Agency
- In this interview, Cal Biesecker, Acting Editor for Defense Daily and Col. Alexander Rasmussen discuss how the U.S. military is transforming space capabilities to support missile defense, communica...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-25 16:05:54
- JIATF-401 Awards Small Counter-Drone Contracts To SmartShooter, AeroVironment
- The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force Tuesday evening announced two more small awards for systems that could be used to protect the United States, one to SmartShooter and another to AeroVironme...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-25 15:21:26
- DoD In New Framework Deals To Speed Production Of PrSM, THAAD Seekers, Various Subsystems
- The Defense Department Wednesday morning announced additional framework agreements with Lockheed Martin [LMT], BAE Systems and Honeywell [HON] to quadruple production of Precision Strike Missiles (...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-25 12:54:35
- Army Pursuing Budget Line Consolidation For C2 In FY ‘27, More Flexible Funding In FY ‘28
- HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Army will look to pursue budget line item consolidation for its command and control (C2) portfolio in fiscal year 2027, a senior official said Tuesday, and plans […]...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-24 22:01:26
- Army To Begin Testing M1E3 Abrams This Summer, Eyes Potential Production Start Around Fall ‘27
- HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Army will begin testing its new M1E3 Abrams prototypes with select units this summer and into early fall, with the service’s acquisition chief aiming to then […]<im...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-24 21:38:44
- State Department Arms Control Chief: “No discussion” On Atmospheric Testing
- Thomas Dinanno, undersecretary of state for arms control and international security, said he has “not been in any discussions” where U.S. testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere has been [...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-03-24 21:27:09
- Army Officially Launches ‘Amazon-Like’ UAS Marketplace
- HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Army on Tuesday launched its new “Amazon-like” UAS Marketplace, which a lead official said will be the service’s primary method moving forward for procuring Group 1-3...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-03-24 21:16:19
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- International Women's Day: women gain ground
- The observance of Women's History Month and International Women's Day comes as women hold a historically large share of elected offices, both on Capitol Hill and across the states. Women make up ab...
- 2026-03-09 16:53:40
WSJ Op-eds
- AI Titans Work Hard to Discourage Working
- New studies demonstrate what should be obvious: Universal basic income programs kill initiative.
- — Jason L. Riley 2026-03-24 20:50:00
- Trump Was Always a Wild Card
- It’s a fundamental democratic question: Does he represent voters or himself?
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-03-24 20:50:00
- Trump Loses the Home Front
- Lesson of Iran: Don’t go to war without first selling the effort to American voters.
- — William A. Galston 2026-03-24 16:49:00
- The Fog of Diplomacy in Iran
- Trump and the regime test each other while ground troops head over.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-24 23:12:00
- Iran’s Missile Shots at Diego Garcia
- More evidence that Trump was right to act before the threat grew.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-24 21:25:00
- Andy Beshear’s Hillbilly Education Elegy
- The Kentucky Governor with his eye on the White House dissembles about a veto and about us.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-03-24 21:24:00
- The U.A.E. Stands Up to Iran
- This war requires a conclusive outcome—one that addresses Tehran’s full range of threats.
- — Yousef Al Otaiba 2026-03-25 16:47:00
The Diplomat
- As Cybercrime Soars in Central Asia, Digital Literacy Lags Behind
- There’s no easy solution, but the most obvious first step is to empower individuals to think critically about what they read online.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-03-25 15:26:00
- EU-India Free Trade Agreement: Deal Of Democracies
- Insights from Nicolas Kohler-Suzuki.
- — Mercy A. Kuo 2026-03-25 13:51:00
- The Bay of Bengal’s Energy Scramble Has Begun – But Bangladesh Is Late to the Party
- Bangladesh won its maritime boundary a decade ago and has barely drilled a single well.
- — Mezabahnur Masum 2026-03-25 13:06:00
- China’s Economic Bullying of Japan Will Backfire
- Both public sentiment and political trends in Japan mean that a firm approach toward China is likely to endure.
- — Jio Kamata 2026-03-25 12:30:00
- Lee Jae-myung Stars in Seoul’s Mayoral Race
- This year's local elections are becoming a contest for presidential favor. That's a symptom of South Korea’s longstanding personality-driven politics.
- — Soyoung Kim 2026-03-25 11:44:00
- Beyond the Strait: Iran’s Expanding Reach Into the Indo-Pacific
- Indo-Pacific planners need to revisit their Iran assumptions.
- — Eitan Charnoff and Rohan Gunaratna 2026-03-25 10:37:00
- The Private Firms Powering China’s Military AI Push
- China’s private firms are winning its military AI bids – and Washington doesn’t seem to grasp the implications.
- — Charles Sun 2026-03-24 18:33:00
European Security & Defence
- MARTE – Main ARmoured Tank of Europe
- <img width="300" height="108" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/marte-300x108.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © 2026 Rheinmetall AG]" style="display...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-24 09:07:54
- Quantum Systems Strengthens Ukraine’s Air Defence Capabilities
- <img width="300" height="125" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Quantum-Systems-Strengthens-Ukraines-Air-Defence-Capabilities--300x125.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-i...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-24 08:41:15
- DroneShield Expands C2 Interoperability Through Partnership with OpenWorks Engineering Optical Sensors
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ds-news-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="DroneShield’s DroneSentry sample configura...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-24 07:39:37
- Spectra Group (UK) Ltd launches final production version of GENSS tactical communications system at the Satellite Show
- <img width="300" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spectra-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="GENSS [Photo © Copyright - Spectra Group ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-23 13:06:35
- Vincorion makes Frankfurt Stock Market Debut – Defence Supplier bets on Growth
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/VINCORION-Flagge-scaled-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: VINCORION]" style=...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-21 07:00:11
- Drones, robots, satellites: Rheinmetall presents itself at the XPONENTIAL Europe 2026
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/XPonential-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Rheinmetall]" style="display: blo...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-20 10:25:39
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Congress braces for $200B Iran war request
- The ballooning cost of the war is certain to intensify an already toxic fight on Capitol Hill over the Trump administration's three-week military campaign in the Middle East.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III 2026-03-19 15:28:39
- Senate rejects limits on Trump as Iran war intensifies
- Democrats have filed a half dozen war powers resolutions aimed at keeping the pressure on Republicans amid Trump's ongoing campaign against Iran.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-03-19 00:28:11
- Estonia ‘ready to talk’ on Strait of Hormuz backup
- Although Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said there had not been an official U.S. request to Tallinn for help, he pointed to President Donald Trump’s broader call for NATO allies to provide assista...
- — By Daniella Cheslow 2026-03-18 21:00:00
- Inside the White House plan to sell the Iran war online
- The administration is bucking decades of decorum by depicting the Iran war as a violent video game.
- — By Eli Stokols, Ben Johansen, Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-03-18 21:00:00
CGTN-China politics
- China urges negotiations to keep door to peace open in Ukraine crisis
- China called on all parties involved in the Ukraine crisis to pursue dialogue and political solutions, emphasizing that negotiations are the only viable path to peace.
- 2026-03-24 05:05:20
- US Department of State: Americans worldwide to increase caution
- The US Department of State on Sunday advised Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.
- 2026-03-23 03:43:41
- 'Benefiting the people': Understanding China's governance logic
- At a time when global governance is in deep trouble, China's building path of governance validity that is different from Western electoral politics is showing its unique value in the East. China's...
- 2026-03-20 12:33:07
- Strait of Hormuz crisis tests Japan's energy strategy, US alliance
- With the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel disrupting oil flows, Tokyo faces mounting pressure to secure supplies while managing rising domestic fuel costs.
- 2026-03-20 06:13:43
- Zelenskyy: Ukraine-US talks in Florida 'vital' for ending conflict
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening video address on Saturday the Ukrainian team held talks with US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida.
- 2026-03-22 06:21:37
- Chinese vice premier calls for stable China-US economic ties
- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday met with a delegation from the US-China Business Council (USCBC) in Beijing.
- 2026-03-22 13:13:17
- 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
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Owners of blacklisted Russia-linked tankers fight sanctions in EU courts
- Two shipowners have lodged cases at a European Union court over 2025 measures imposed over Russia-linked business
- — Paul Peachey 2026-03-25 17:09:54
- Laden LNG carrier trapped in Middle East Gulf discharges in Bahrain
- At least 12 LNG carriers remain stranded in the region with cargoes onboard
- — Lucy Hine 2026-03-25 15:34:33
- War could spell trouble for US grain trade as Brazilian soybeans set to outcompete again
- US hopes to sell 12.5m tonnes of soybeans to China this year, but might miss this target due to price economics
- — Holly Birkett 2026-03-25 15:12:49
- Trump’s $20bn Strait of Hormuz insurance plan under attack from US senator
- Three weeks on from the announcement, it remains unclear who might benefit from the state-backed scheme
- — Paul Peachey 2026-03-25 13:56:54
- KNOT Offshore cuts three years from shuttle tankers’ useful life estimate
- Depreciation to rise after accounting change made by UK-based owner
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-25 13:42:17
- DIS banks ‘very high’ price for its oldest tanker in subdued secondhand market
- Brokers say activity centred on MR vessels during Middle East disruption
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-25 13:37:12
- Shipowners’ green fuel confusion complicating investment decisions, says Wartsila
- Roger Holm explains the findings of tech giant’s latest shipping research
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-25 12:51:01
EveryCRS Appropriations
- Energy and Water Development: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2025-12-30 05:00:00
- Status of FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations: In Brief
- 2025-12-30 05:00:00
- The National Science Foundation (NSF): FY2026 Appropriations and Funding History
- 2026-01-06 05:00:00
- Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2026
- 2026-01-12 05:00:00
- 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
TechCrunch
- Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in landmark social media addiction trial
- The jury says Meta and YouTube will have to pay $3 million in damages.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-03-25 17:50:36
- Meta is cutting several hundred jobs
- The cuts will impact employees in the U.S. and other international markets.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-03-25 17:49:07
- Apple overhauls its app developer platform with 100 new metrics, more tools
- Apple is adding 100+ new App Store Connect metrics, giving developers deeper, first-party insights into monetization, subscriptions, and user behavior as it doubles down on its app ecosystem in the...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-03-25 17:26:46
- Bernie Sanders and AOC propose a ban on data center construction
- Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced companion legislation to halt construction on new data centers until Congress passes comprehensive AI regulation.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-03-25 17:15:50
- DeleteMe acquires social media security tool Block Party
- Tracey Chou founded Block Party in 2018 as a tool to help people stay safe from targeted harassment on Twitter, inspired by her own experiences.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-03-25 16:51:56
- Google launches Lyria 3 Pro music generation model
- Google is launching Lyria 3 Pro, an upgraded music model that generates longer, more customizable tracks, as it expands AI music tools across Gemini, enterprise products, and other services.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-03-25 16:37:43
- Russia arrests alleged owner of cybercrime forum LeakBase, report says
- Russian state-owned media reported that police in Russia arrested the administrator of LeakBase, a large hacking forum.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-03-25 16:36:54
Space.com
- Canada cancels its 1st moon rover: 'It's hopefully not a lost cause'
- Canada has canceled its first-ever moon rover mission, which had been targeted to land near the lunar south pole in 2029.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-03-25 18:00:00
- Get $28 off this Lego Star Wars Dark Falcon set or suffer at the hands of Darth Jar Jar
- Flying right out of Disney+'s Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, this Lego Dark Falcon set is packed with exclusive minifigures and, thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can save 16% on this Si...
- — Chris McMullen 2026-03-25 17:37:29
- We've finally seen 'Exodus' gameplay, and it's 'Mass Effect' with a space grappling hook
- These are my favorite 'Exodus' gameplay clips on the citadel.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-03-25 18:08:30
- A photographer's journey to capture a blood moon rising over the South China Sea. 'It was an incredible moment'
- "For a brief instant, I simply stood there, stunned. Then instinct took over".
- — Anthony Wood 2026-03-25 17:30:58
- Rocket shines under the northern lights | Space photo of the day for March 25, 2026
- A gorgeous new photo shows the northern lights rippling across the night sky above Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-03-25 15:00:00
- Like 'accelerating from stationary to supersonic flight': Europe's Hera probe boosts speed, stays on course for November asteroid rendezvous
- Europe's Hera spacecraft has completed a major deep-space maneuver, setting it on course to rendezvous late this year with the asteroid system targeted by NASA's DART mission back in 2022.
- — Keith Cooper 2026-03-25 14:00:00
- Europe plans EPIC SpaceX mission to send 4 astronauts to the ISS before its retirement
- The European Space Agency is planning to buy a dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to send its astronauts to the International Space Station to boost their time and experience in space.
- — Andrew Jones 2026-03-25 13:00:00