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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
- Italy turns away Middle East-bound US military aircraft from Sicily stopover
- Use of the Sigonella air base for the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran falls outside of the scope of agreements, requiring parliamentary approval in Rome.
- — Tom Kington 2026-03-31 14:47:13
- The US Navy brought a ‘one-of-a-kind’ laser weapon back from the dead
- The U.S. Navy's lone 150 kW laser weapon is back in action – sort of.
- — Jared Keller 2026-03-31 12:09:01
- Limited missions, big risks: What a US ground fight in Iran could become
- Military analysts point to several possibilities of what ground operations could entail, including coastal assaults and nuclear site raids.
- — Eve Sampson 2026-03-30 21:43:39
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- ... 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
- Air Force Posts RFI For Deploying Reactors At Military Bases
- In a Request for Information (RFI) released March 25, the Air Force is looking for input from companies interested in deploying nuclear reactors at its bases. The RFI listed on […]<img width=...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-03-31 17:58:31
- Air Force Awards BlackSky $99 Million To Large Aperture Optical Payload For Space-Based Imaging
- BlackSky Technology [BKSY] on Tuesday said a $99 million contract it received from the Air Force Research Laboratory in early March will accelerate the design and development of a large […]<i...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-31 15:15:52
- More Than $1 Billion Capacity Investment Will Help Boost F135 Production, Pratt & Whitney Says
- RTX‘s [RTX] Pratt & Whitney said that it has spent more than $1 billion in the last five years to boost engine production–an investment that may come in handy, as […]<img widt...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-03-31 14:36:17
- Rocket Lab Gets German Approval To Acquire Mynaric
- Rocket Lab [RKLB] on Monday said it has received regulatory approval to complete its acquisition of Germany-based laser optical communications terminal (OCTs) supplier Mynaric AG, clearing the way ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-31 13:15:59
- Autonomous Vessel Developer Saronic Raises $1.8 Billion To Accelerate Production, Add Capacity
- Continuing to see a shift in demand toward unmanned systems, Saronic Technologies on Tuesday said it has raised $1.75 billion in a new funding round that will be used to […]<img width="720" h...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-03-31 11:29:51
- 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
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
- America Faces Tough Choices in Iran
- Even taking Kharg Island will require significant forces and a wider air operation.
- — William A. Galston 2026-03-31 16:07:00
- 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
- 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
- Trump Is Right on Birthright Citizenship
- The 14th Amendment’s authors would exclude illegal and visiting aliens from U.S. ‘jurisdiction.’
- — Randy E. Barnett 2026-03-31 16:08:00
The Diplomat
- Where Do Kazakhs Get Their News?
- A recent survey dives into the media consumption habits of Kazakhs.
- — Catherine Putz 2026-03-31 14:30:00
- Japan and South Korea’s Energy Hedge
- For Japan and South Korea, strategic bilateral cooperation has become essential to individual energy security.
- — Linda Jisun Lee 2026-03-31 14:08:00
- China’s Economy Feels the Iran War Shock
- And it was already struggling.
- — Bonnie Girard 2026-03-31 13:40:00
- How Donald Trump Doubled Down on the Rhetorical Presidency in His Handling of China
- “The Highly Respected President of China”? To better anticipate Trump’s China policy, it is essential to understand his rhetorical strategy.
- — Jiachen Shi 2026-03-31 13:08:00
- Breaking Down the Belarus-North Korea Summit
- Lukashenko’s visit reflects a broader evolution in North Korea’s foreign policy, which is slowly expanding in the post-COVID era and is increasingly influenced by ties with the Kremlin.
- — Michael MacArthur Bosack 2026-03-31 12:30:00
- Iran-Israel-US War’s Quiet Shock on India’s Fertilizer Imports
- India must redesign its structures of dependence on external sources of fertilizer in the face of the ongoing Gulf war.
- — Deepanshu Mohan 2026-03-31 12:44:00
- Indian Army is Short of Artillery, the Modern Battlefield’s Most Lethal Killer
- It has about 226 field artillery regiments today and plans to increase that to 270 regiments.
- — Ajai Shukla 2026-03-31 07:19:00
European Security & Defence
- ASELSAN Elevated Space-Based IoT Capability with LUNA-2
- <img width="229" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LUNA2-229x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © ASELSAN A.Ş.]" style="display: bloc...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-31 10:55:58
- HENSOLDT opens an innovation hub in Ukraine
- <img width="300" height="205" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260331_Ukraine_Innovationszentrum_TRML4D-300x205.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo HENS...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-31 09:19:48
- DroneShield Partners with Kinetic Interceptor Manufacturer with Origin Robotics
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/snews-2-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="DroneShield and Origin Robotics recently sig...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-31 08:07:53
- Rheinmetall and Boeing partner on German MQ-28 Ghost Bat
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mq28_ghost_bat-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: Rheinmetall AG]" style="displ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-31 07:42:12
- Rafael reports another record year
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.]...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-03-31 06:09:25
- 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
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
- China announces actions against Japanese lawmaker over Taiwan question
- China announces actions against Japanese lawmaker over Taiwan question
- 2026-03-30 15:10:33
- Solemn representations lodged in HKSAR over US interference
- Solemn representations lodged in HKSAR over US interference
- 2026-03-28 13:49:11
- CGTN Poll: Belligerence leaves US more isolated than ever
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday that passage is prohibited for any vessel through any corridor in the Strait of Hormuz to and from the ports of countries allied ...
- 2026-03-28 05:49:10
- 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's top political advisor meets Uzbek presidential advisor
- Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met with Sardor Umurzakov, advisor to the president of Uzbekistan on strategic dev...
- 2026-03-27 01:06:28
- 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
- Myanmar's lower house nominates Min Aung Hlaing for vice presidency
- Myanmar's lower house nominates Min Aung Hlaing for vice presidency
- 2026-03-30 03:41:59
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Net-Zero Framework alternative would see LNG dominate, says Maersk Carbon Center
- Policy manager assessed proposals to reopen the debate about the net carbon fund and found distinct differences
- — Craig Eason 2026-03-31 16:25:53
- New Fortress’ Brazil spin-off strikes lease deal for FSRU-based terminal
- No details given of new lease and capacity holder for facility that has been in works since 2017
- — Lucy Hine 2026-03-31 15:51:49
- Saudi Aramco takes in tanker newbuildings as rates stabilise
- Indonesian owner finds term work for more of its product carriers
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-31 14:33:37
- Hijacked pirate mothership loitering near major shipping lane ‘disrupted’, says EU navy
- Would-be pirates are said to be ‘isolated’ and unable to attack commercial ships
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-03-31 13:45:41
- War has left seafarers in the danger zone. Who can blame them for chasing a life on land
- Each new conflict chips away at the industry’s dwindling supply of experienced mariners
- — Craig Eason 2026-03-31 13:20:21
- Onassis banks lucrative VLCC deal as charterers cover twin risks
- Hyundai Glovis pays Greek owner a freight rate not seen in several years
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-03-31 13:18:24
- Schoeller inks deal for methanol-ready newbuildings in China
- Cyprus-based group adds to fleet by returning to China State Shipbuilding Corp subsidiary
- — Gary Dixon 2026-03-31 12:53:10
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
- Social gaming platform Rec Room, once valued at $3.5B, is shutting down
- Rec Room, the social platform for user-generated games and virtual experiences, will shutter on June 1.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-03-31 18:05:13
- Alexa+ gets new food ordering experiences with Uber Eats and Grubhub
- You can now order from Uber Eats and Grubhub using Alexa+, an experience Amazon says will be similar to chatting with a waiter at a restaurant or placing an order at a drive-thru.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-03-31 17:41:35
- Whoop’s valuation just tripled to $10 billion
- The fitness tracking startup just closed a $575 million Series G with Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James among its investors. The obvious question looming over a round of this size at this valuatio...
- — Connie Loizos 2026-03-31 16:58:25
- Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai
- Uber and WeRide have launched robotaxi operations without a human safety operator in Dubai as part of a broader expansion in the Middle East.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-03-31 16:26:26
- North Korean hackers blamed for hijacking popular Axios open-source project to spread malware
- A hacker inserted malware in Axios, an open-source web tool downloaded tens of millions of times weekly, in a widespread hack.
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-03-31 16:01:11
- FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy
- FedEx recently announced a partnership with Berkshire Gray as the company works with external players to develop its automation tech.
- — Rebecca Szkutak 2026-03-31 15:46:50
- Nomadic raises $8.4 million to wrangle the data pouring off autonomous vehicles
- The company turns footage from robots into structured, searchable datasets with a deep learning model.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-03-31 15:00:00
Space.com
- What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?
- "If an event is particularly bad, there are some places in the capsule, such as storage bays and down by the toilet, that the crew can go to."
- — Leonard David 2026-03-31 18:00:00
- How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science
- Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.
- — Harry Bennett 2026-03-31 18:00:00
- 'Forbidden Planet' at 70: Why the original sci-fi blockbuster is still out of this world
- The movie that took Shakespeare to the stars, and wrote the blueprint for movie space opera.
- — Richard Edwards 2026-03-31 17:00:00
- Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will be doing on each day of NASA's historic moon mission
- The crew's 10-day mission will be filled with science, spacecraft tests, medical checks, survival training and more.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-03-31 16:00:00
- 'It didn't feel like a sci-fi movie': Esai Morales on bringing an Army Ranger to life in Netflix's sci-fi hit 'War Machine' (interview)
- "Playing military characters is always interesting for me. They're all homages to a family member."
- — Jeff Spry 2026-03-31 15:00:00
- Artemis 2 astronauts reveal adorable zero-g indicator 'Rise' | Space photo of the day for March 31, 2026
- The four astronaut's of NASA's Artemis 2 mission arrived in style at Kennedy Space Center ahead of their historic moon mission.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-03-31 14:35:09
- April's full moon decides the date of Easter — here's how it works
- The first full moon of spring, known as the Paschal Moon, sets the date for Easter each year.
- — Joe Rao 2026-03-31 13:00:00