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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
- Thales to buy French underwater-drone maker Exail in $4.5 billion deal
- Industry champions in France and Italy move to consolidate their positions in a growing market for unmanned underwater naval equipment.
- — Rudy Ruitenberg, Tom Kington 2026-07-06 15:19:55
- Russian strikes kill 20, exposing Ukraine’s air-defense shortage
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly pleaded for more interceptors — the only weapon in its arsenal that can shoot down ballistic projectiles.
- — Valentyn Ogirenko and Vladyslav Smilianets, Reuters 2026-07-06 15:05:12
- Pentagon’s top new weapons programs are 12 years behind schedule: Watchdog
- A new GAO report examined 104 of the Pentagon’s most expensive weapons programs.
- — Michael Peck 2026-07-06 14:50:05
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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
- AM General Details JLTV A2 Ramp Up To Full-Rate Production, 12-Month Shift In Fielding To Early ‘27
- AM General is ramping up to full-rate production of the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) A2 with initial fielding likely to begin in early 2027, while the company has […]<img width="20...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-07-02 21:36:20
- Coast Guard Finalizes $3.3 Billion In Arctic Security Cutter Contracts With Bollinger And Rauma
- The Coast Guard on Thursday said it finalized $3.3 billion for two contracts with Bollinger Shipyards and Finland’s Rauma Marine Constructions for six medium polar icebreakers. Bollinger’s $2.2...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-02 21:25:32
- Navy Re-Issues RFI For Longer Anti-Radiation Missile
- The Navy on July 1 re-issued a version of a Request for Information (RFI) for a new Advanced Emission Suppression Missile (AESM), a longer-range anti-radiation missile. The service originally issue...
- — Rich Abott 2026-07-02 21:09:35
- Defense Watch: E-7 Challenges, T-AGS(X) RFI, Ukraine Biz News, Saronic Testing,
- E-7 Wedgetail Issues. The Air Force tells the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that the E-7 Wedgetail by Boeing is to achieve initial capability in April 2032. The Air Force was […]<img...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-07-02 21:05:54
- USAF Point Defense Battle Lab Wants Performance Data On C-sUAS
- The U.S. Air Force’s Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) at Grand Forks AFB, N.D., wants companies to submit their ideas on counter small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) by July 31, […]<...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-02 19:23:36
- Ukraine And European Union Discussing Drone Deal, As Kamikaze Drones Hit Russian Supply Lines
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pursuing drone deals with European nations, even as the U.S. has so far delayed such a deal and as Ukraine uses increasingly long range, kamikaze […...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-07-02 18:11:26
- Drone Challenge Program Selects 19 Vendors To Compete In Second Gauntlet
- The Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program (DDP) on July 1 said it invited 19 companies to compete in the final stage of its second challenge round in August with a chance […]<img width="600" h...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-07-02 16:59:17
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Boston University brings a Hill staffer back to campus
- Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass. ) has lost a legislative aide to the world of higher education. Bayley Connors is now director of federal relations at Boston University, returning to his alma mater ...
- 2026-07-02 19:15:12
- Republicans hit record low for in-person town halls
- Republican members of Congress have continued a multiyear decline in in-person town halls, reaching a record low through the first half of 2026. Republicans have held just 39 in-person town halls s...
- 2026-06-29 18:42:17
- Matsui gives legislative team a booster
- Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif. ) has turned to the health care advocacy world for her latest hire. Emma Sheffert is now a health policy adviser for Matsui's legislative team. She most recently serve...
- 2026-06-25 19:34:45
- Data centers draw a crowd on K Street
- Data centers are drawing a growing coalition of organizations to Washington as the buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates. Data center-related lobbying activity surged over ...
- 2026-06-22 18:22:09
- Juneteenth press releases fade amid parks fight
- Congressional Juneteenth messaging has fallen sharply since the holiday's first year of federal recognition, with this year's smaller batch focused largely on a fight over national park fees. Lawma...
- 2026-06-18 18:05:29
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-07-06 04:00:00
- The Elephant at the NATO Summit
- A U.S. troop withdrawal from Europe is a dangerous signal to Vladimir Putin.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-05 18:49:00
- Evanston’s Race Reparations in the Dock
- The Justice Department joins a case on race-based payments for long ago discrimination..
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-05 18:48:00
- A Sleeper Supreme Court Beauty
- The Justices take judges out of the Alien Tort Statute business in Cisco Systems v. Doe.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-05 18:46:00
- A Massachusetts Ballot Dirty Trick
- Democrats commit a drafting ‘error’ that kills a tax-cut initiative.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-07-05 18:46:00
- Different Parties, Same Folly
- On tariffs, executive power and artificial intelligence, they have the same bad ideas.
- — Andy Kessler 2026-07-05 18:38:00
- Why Venezuela Turned Rescue Teams Away
- The state of La Guaira is ground zero for drug trafficking and money laundering.
- — Mary Anastasia O’Grady 2026-07-05 18:36:00
The Diplomat
- Britain’s Farms Run on Central Asian Labor Now
- As Russia squeezes migrants, Central Asians now fill nearly four in five U.K. Seasonal Worker visas.
- — Kulobiddin Norov 2026-07-06 12:47:00
- Why India Cannot Escape Blame for Dhaka’s Handing Over of Key Projects to China
- In 2015, Bangladesh allotted land to India for the development of an SEZ at Mongla port. India failed to start work on that project. Dhaka handed it to China.
- — Sudha Ramachandran 2026-07-06 04:07:00
- Twice Stateless: The Double Erasure of Bhutanese Refugees
- They survived ethnic cleansing in Bhutan, decades living in remote camps in Nepal, and the grueling process of starting over in the United States – only to be deported.
- 2026-07-06 12:32:00
- Why is the RSS, the Parent Organization of India’s Ruling BJP, Still Unregistered?
- The century-old RSS has always maintained that it is a “body of individuals” that does not need to register and pay taxes.
- — Snigdhendu Bhattacharya 2026-07-06 04:17:00
- Denying Great Power Interference: Vietnam’s Strategies Toward Laos and Cambodia
- Since the first Vietnamese declaration of independence in 1945, Hanoi has pursued a consistent policy toward its two western neighbors.
- — Khang Vu 2026-07-06 07:00:00
- The Prabowo Administration’s Hostility to Expertise is Degrading Indonesian Governance
- The government needs to involve more academic institutions, think-tanks, and technical bodies in policymaking.
- — Tangguh Chairil 2026-07-03 06:32:00
- With Laos Trip, Min Aung Hlaing Drives a Wedge Into ASEAN
- Myanmar’s “president” is embarking on his first official visit to an ASEAN country since his appointment in April.
- — Luke Hunt 2026-07-03 04:34:00
European Security & Defence
- Thales and Leonardo to deliver next-generation secure Deployable CIS to NATO Special Forces
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-06 11:49:37
- The need for speed: Quantum Systems chases multiple records
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-06 09:11:32
- DEFEA 2027: Over 80% of Exhibition Space Already Reserved
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/defea-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Copyright: Defea]" style="display: block; mar...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-06 08:45:53
- DroneShield Q3 Software Release Sharpens Counter-UAS Performance
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/droneshield-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © DRONESHIELD]" style="displ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-06 07:09:20
- Rheinmetall strengthens its presence in North Africa: major order for seven field hospitals for the Kingdom of Morocco
- <img width="300" height="209" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-07-03-rheinmetall-liefert-feldhospitaeler-an-koenigreich-marokko.467efe9e-300x209.jpg" class="webfeedsFeatured...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-03 11:25:52
- UK Armed Forces trial British strike drone across land and sea
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- — Thomas Liebe 2026-07-03 10:22:21
Politico Defense feed
- How Trump is turning NATO into a cash machine
- The U.S. president has refashioned the alliance into something far different from its original intention.
- — By Paul McLeary and Stefanie Bolzen 2026-07-05 11:00:00
- Frustration roils lawmakers briefed on Pentagon's war request
- Even Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee emerged from the classified briefing urging Pentagon officials to give them more information.
- — By Katherine Tully-McManus, Connor O'Brien, Meredith Lee Hill and Mia McCarthy 2026-07-01 17:38:11
- Judge blocks Pentagon’s press escort policy
- It’s the latest legal victory for The New York Times against the Defense Department’s press crackdown.
- — By Gregory Svirnovskiy 2026-06-30 20:45:02
- GOP infighting threatens critical defense bill
- The annual defense policy legislation, one of the few measures almost guaranteed to pass each year, is held hostage by a Republican battle over an elections overhaul.
- — By Connor O'Brien 2026-06-29 19:13:50
- NATO chief’s playbook with Trump: Show him the money
- Mark Rutte's visit to Washington foreshadows the upcoming alliance summit, which will likely try to paper over U.S. antagonisms.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-06-26 09:00:00
- House GOP presses ahead with Trump's Department of War name change
- The House Appropriations Committee became the third committee to endorse the Pentagon rebrand.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III 2026-06-24 22:35:19
- Hegseth’s budget sales pitch falls flat with GOP lawmakers
- Some of the president’s biggest supporters in Congress expressed concern about the impact of increased military spending on the national debt.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-06-24 19:49:11
CGTN-China politics
- Taiwan activists echo Xi Jinping’s remarks on Taiwan question
- Taiwan activists echo Xi Jinping’s remarks on Taiwan question
- 2026-07-04 12:45:52
- Trump announces Republican midterm convention
- U.S President Trump announced that the Republican Party will hold its first-ever "Midterm Convention," a two-day event on September 9 and 10 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
- 2026-07-01 20:36:29
- Why the people come first in China's governance
- Why the people come first in China's governance
- 2026-07-02 05:13:46
- US policy to Venezuela shapes disaster relief
- Six months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump caused global shockwaves with the forcible seizure of his former Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro.
- 2026-07-01 20:29:03
- Australian: "My quality of life is better in China"
- Australian: "My quality of life is better in China"
- 2026-07-01 20:25:56
- Iran says no talks with US unless certain MoU provisions fulfilled
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Tuesday Iran will not enter negotiations with the United States on a final agreement unless certain paragraphs of a recently signed peace m...
- 2026-07-01 00:48:51
- China says willing to facilitate two-way agricultural trade with US
- China is ready to work with the United States to create favorable conditions for two-way agricultural trade, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
- 2026-07-02 10:07:29
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Chinese owner expands feeder container fleet with New Dayang orders
- Chinese owners account for more than half of global container ship contracting this year
- — Ian Lewis 2026-07-06 14:42:09
- Falling Russian fuel exports push product tanker rates ever higher
- Clarksons says market upside is shifting to demand drive
- — Matt Coyne 2026-07-06 13:56:26
- Stranded bulkers face sulphur corrosion threat in Strait of Hormuz
- Brookes Bell warns owners and insurers over issue with cargoes
- — Gary Dixon 2026-07-06 13:38:49
- Romeo and Gozzi clans break into kamsarmaxes on Nova Marine’s anniversary
- Switzerland-based company discloses debut acquisitions as part of new panamax desk
- — Harry Papachristou 2026-07-06 13:35:22
- AI expert Maria Psaltaki joins RightShip as chief product officer
- Vetting company bolsters its leadership team
- — Gary Dixon 2026-07-06 13:32:51
- d’Amico International fixes tanker for two years at ‘highly profitable’ rate
- MR2 deal lifts 2026 period coverage to 53%
- — Gary Dixon 2026-07-06 13:05:27
- VLCC term deals hold above $100,000 despite spot weakness
- Older tanker said to have been fixed at strong rate
- — Gary Dixon 2026-07-06 11:50:29
EveryCRS Appropriations
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- 2026-04-24 04:00:00
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- 2026-04-29 04:00:00
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- 2026-04-30 04:00:00
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-04-30 04:00:00
- Government Shutdowns: Applying the Antideficiency Act to a Lapse in Appropriations
- 2026-05-01 04:00:00
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2027 Appropriations
- 2026-05-05 04:00:00
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations for FY2025
- 2026-05-07 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus
- Apple has started a phased rollout of card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after adapting to the country's payments framework.
- — Jagmeet Singh 2026-07-06 16:21:03
- Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales
- Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears of AI replacing jobs. The layoffs will hit Xbox and commer...
- — Rebecca Bellan 2026-07-06 15:32:43
- Reddit is using LLMs to solve a problem LLMs largely created
- In the AI era, platforms have no choice but to fight fire with fire to cull spam.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-07-06 15:22:08
- Canadian spy agency says it hacked drug traffickers, extremists and a ransomware gang last year
- The hacking operations disclosed in a Canadian spy agency's annual report underscores some pressing national security threats facing the country and its top allies.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-07-06 14:43:59
- How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username
- WhatsApp now lets users reserve usernames ahead of the feature’s full rollout, making it possible to connect without sharing a phone number once usernames go live.
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-07-06 14:15:30
- Station F ramps up as a launchpad for Europe’s hottest AI startups
- Station F, a Paris-based startup hub founded by French billionaire Xavier Niel, is gearing up for a new edition of its F/ai accelerator program in a bid to strengthen its positioning as a stepping ...
- — Anna Heim 2026-07-06 13:00:00
- Smart glasses maker Even Realities hits $1B valuation with $150M funding led by Meituan, Tencent
- Even Realities, an ex-Apple team building camera-free smart glasses, raised $150 million from Meituan and Tencent at a $1 billion valuation.
- — Kate Park 2026-07-06 09:00:00
Space.com
- Unidentified metal spheres found on Australian beach are 'debris from a foreign rocket body', space agency says
- The Australian Space Agency is warning residents of Queensland to be on the lookout after metallic-looking spheres, possibly space debris, appeared on a beach.
- — Elizabeth Howell 2026-07-06 16:30:00
- 'Acceleration without fuel:' Revolutionary superconducting thruster harnesses Earth's magnetic field in 1st orbital test
- A novel space thruster using superconducting magnets completed its first orbital tests. The technology could in the future propel spacecraft using just the power of the sun.
- — Tereza Pultarova 2026-07-06 16:00:00
- Japan's Hayabusa2 probe captures remarkable photo of a two-headed asteroid 62 million miles away
- Japan's Hayabusa2 asteroid probe got up close to asteroid Torifune on July 5 and captured stunning new images of the double-lobed space rock.
- — Brett Tingley 2026-07-06 14:23:14
- Artemis moon astronauts visit Capitol Hill | Space photo of the day for July 6, 2026
- Following their return to Earth from a 10-day journey around the moon and back in April, NASA's Artemis II astronauts headed to Capitol Hill.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-07-06 14:00:00
- NASA will have to find a way to service its new alien-hunting space telescope
- We could see robots working on NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory out in space.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-07-06 14:23:14
- Astronomers discover radio signals coming from rare 'Blue Eye Pulsar' after decades of silence
- Astronomers have detected radio signals coming from a long-dead neutron star known as the 'Blue Eye Pulsar' after searching for decades.
- — Keith Cooper 2026-07-06 12:00:00
- 'Once-in-a-millennium' asteroid flyby will be visible to much of the world in 2029
- Ninety percent of the world's population could glimpse asteroid Apophis during its once-in-a-millennium close approach to Earth in 2029.
- — Sharmila Kuthunur 2026-07-06 11:48:17