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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
- ‘We don’t have infantry’: Ukraine’s war machine evolves into machine war
- Outmanned by a nuclear power in the largest land war in Europe since 1945, Ukraine’s front line is increasingly held by machines.
- — Katie Livingstone 2026-02-24 20:01:33
- Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukraine in 4 years since Russian invasion, Zelenskyy says
- Russia’s larger army over the past year of fighting has captured just 0.79% of Ukraine's territory, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
- — Illia Novikov, The Associated Press 2026-02-24 17:58:13
- Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies over the military’s use of AI
- Debate continues over AI's role in national security and concerns about how the technology could be used in high-stakes situations.
- — David Klepper, Matt O'Brien, Konstantin Toropin, The Associated Press 2026-02-24 17:39:58
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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
- Ursa Major Unveils Hypersonic Missile System It Says Is Affordable, Rapidly Producible
- Ursa Major, a startup developing and manufacturing liquid engines and solid rocket motors, on Tuesday unveiled its HAVOC medium-range hypersonic missile the company said can be affordably produced ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-02-24 20:00:31
- Rolls-Royce F130 Engine For B-52 Passes Altitude And Operability Testing, Company Says
- AURORA, Colo.—Rolls-Royce said on Tuesday that it has completed altitude and operability testing for the company’s F130 engine as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Commercial Engine Re...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-02-24 19:04:14
- Leonardo DRS Ends Strong Year With Robust Fourth Quarter
- Leonardo DRS [DRS] on Tuesday posted solid fourth quarter results driven by higher sales for radar, naval electric power and propulsion, and infrared sensing programs and a tailwind related to [...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-02-24 18:57:46
- USAF Primed To Buy Large Number Of KC-46s In FY 2027; No Look At KC-390
- AURORA, Colo.–As the Air Force aims to correct Category 1 deficiencies on the Boeing [BA] KC-46A Pegasus tanker, the service is poised to buy a large number in the fiscal […]<img width=...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-02-24 17:59:09
- Strong Fourth Quarter Despite Gov Ops Decrease For BWXT
- Earnings rose, though government operations fell, at BWX Technologies (BWXT) in the fourth quarter, which the company attributed to naval propulsion and commercial nuclear power awards. Net earning...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-02-24 16:24:09
- Turbojet Engine Manufacturer PBS Aerospace In Subcontract With Zone 5
- The U.S.-based business of the Czech engineering company PBS Group has signed a subcontract with missile developer Zone 5 Technologies worth “several tens of millions of dollars” to supply turb...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-02-24 14:00:18
- Air Force Starts Inert, Captive Carry Weapons Testing For CCA
- AURORA, Colo.–The Air Force has begun inert, captive carry weapons testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program featuring an Increment 1 competition this year between General A...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-02-24 12:41:47
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Tariff bill lobbying surges to record levels
- Turmoil surrounding U. S. tariffs pushed lobbying tied to tariffs to record levels in 2025, as companies sought carveouts and exemptions from sweeping tariff measures. Lobbying firms reported earn...
- 2026-02-23 20:11:00
- Slotkin hires former CPSC adviser
- A former senior aide at the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is returning to the Senate. Anna Laitin has joined Sen. Elissa Slotkin's (D-Mich. ) office as a senior policy adviser after se...
- 2026-02-20 20:24:54
- Ballard Partners rewrites lobbying revenue record books
- Ballard Partners set a new benchmark for lobbying revenue in 2025, operating at a scale K Street has never seen before. The firm brought in nearly $82 million in lobbying revenue last year, the hig...
- 2026-02-17 19:46:32
- Knott hires insurance veteran as chief of staff
- Rep. Brad Knott (R-N. C. ) has tapped a veteran insurance industry advocate and longtime Capitol Hill aide to serve as his chief of staff. Blaire Bartlett most recently served as vice president of...
- 2026-02-12 20:39:52
- Black History Month: Black lawmakers reach record highs
- Black representation in U. S. elected office reached new highs in 2025, with record numbers serving in Congress and state legislatures during the current cycle. A total of 69 Black lawmakers have ...
- 2026-02-09 19:42:01
WSJ Op-eds
- America’s Bills Will Come Due
- As the federal debt keeps ballooning, options are narrowing to avert a crisis.
- — William A. Galston 2026-02-24 18:41:00
- Bill Maher’s State of the Union
- Speechwriters don’t like it, but it’s a storied part of the American tradition.
- — William McGurn 2026-02-23 22:14:00
- The Tariff Battles Are Far From Over
- Limits on Mr. Trump will inspire a search to increase his leverage at home and abroad.
- — Walter Russell Mead 2026-02-23 22:13:00
- The Unending Trump Tariff Mess
- Section 122, the basis for his new tax plan, is a relic of a bygone age.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-02-23 22:35:00
- Jack Smith’s Second Report Stays Buried
- Judge Cannon says Trump and the rest are still presumed innocent.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-02-23 22:33:00
- Mexico Fights Back Against the Cartels
- The military kills a major drug capo. Will President Sheinbaum keep going?
- — The Editorial Board 2026-02-23 22:28:00
- Section 122 Can’t Carry Trump’s Tariffs
- It requires a balance-of-payments deficit—a problem that has become obsolete.
- — Phillip W. Magness 2026-02-24 19:53:00
The Diplomat
- America Needs More Than Creativity on Hong Kong – It Needs Action
- Members of Congress have both the authority and responsibility to act by passing the bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act.
- — Jonathan Stivers 2026-02-24 15:13:00
- The ‘Resting’ Generation and South Korea’s Youth Recession
- As entry-level jobs contract and firms prioritize experience, a growing number of young South Koreans have given up on looking for work altogether.
- — Soeun Jeon 2026-02-24 14:13:00
- What’s Next for China’s EV Stocks as Weak Demand Triggers Sell-Offs?
- Cooling domestic demand and soaring raw material costs are weighing down Chinese electric vehicle companies.
- — Dmytro Spilka 2026-02-24 15:50:00
- Takaichi Draws a Red Line on Nuclear Sharing Amid Japan’s Security Review
- The prime minister’s latest comments suggest a dual-track strategy: strengthening Japan’s conventional capabilities and defense industry while drawing a firm line against nuclear weapons.
- — Takahashi Kosuke 2026-02-24 14:55:00
- AUKUS Quietly Moving Ahead With Arrival of British Sub in Australia
- By integrating industrial bases and operational practices, Australia and the U.K. are signalling that their partnership is not a relic of history but central to their contemporary strategies.
- — Grant Wyeth 2026-02-24 13:52:00
- Hindutva Groups in India Effectively Outlawed Valentine’s Day
- Using vigilante violence, these militant organizations are forging a new form of law and order that conforms to their strict religious beliefs.
- — Rashad Khan 2026-02-24 13:47:00
- In Photos: Rohingya Refugees Watch Their World Burn – Again and Again
- Repeated fires in the refugee camps have become a deadly pattern, leaving already displaced families with nothing.
- — Rohim Ullah 2026-02-23 20:10:00
European Security & Defence
- Kongsberg Maritime signs MoU with PT PAL to advance energy efficiency and decarbonisation in Indonesia
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/unnamed-file-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="From left: Louis Soh Hoei Chiang, Head ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-24 13:51:24
- Diehl Defence UGV Ziesel with PLATON autonomy kit impresses at Enforce Tac 2026
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DDK8065-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Diehl Defence]" style="displ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-24 11:07:23
- Patria delivered first CAVS 6×6 armoured vehicles to Germany
- <img width="300" height="141" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/946bc60d30d74019_800x800ar-300x141.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photographer: Photo cre...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-24 09:25:59
- Schiebel to establish UK entity
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SCHIEBEL_CAMCOPTER_S-100_268-Peregrine-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Sc...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-24 07:25:10
- WB GROUP Participates in Enforce Tac 2026
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260223_GRUPA_WB_Enforce-TAC_2026_02-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © WB G...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-24 06:48:23
- BAE Systems demonstrates modular airborne electromagnetic attack capabilities at U.S. Air Force test events
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bae-news-esd-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="BAE Systems has successfully demonstrat...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-02-24 06:00:08
Politico Defense feed
- Hegseth revives push to punish Sen. Mark Kelly
- The Defense secretary appealed a ruling this month in favor of the former Navy captain.
- — By Leo Shane III, Connor O'Brien and Kyle Cheney 2026-02-24 20:57:23
- Trump’s Iran buildup risks drowning out affordability message
- The massive accumulation of aircraft carriers and fighter jets in the Middle East, coupled with the Pentagon’s Venezuela operation, could cost billions of dollars.
- — By Paul McLeary and Joe Gould 2026-02-20 17:00:00
- Newsom says Trump’s attacks are bringing Europe together
- It’s the president’s one contribution to the continent, the California governor said.
- — By Gregory Svirnovskiy 2026-02-14 18:09:34
- US ambassador to NATO: America is 'not leaving' Europe
- His comments are part of a more conciliatory tone American officials are taking during the Munich Security Conference.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-02-14 15:59:20
- Top Republican lawmakers spar over Greenland
- Without naming him directly, Sen. Thom Tillis appeared to fire back at Sen. Lindsey Graham over his comments on Greenland's sovereignty.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-02-14 15:16:06
- Munich Day 2: Marco Rubio’s test
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is unlikely to flame the Munich Security Conference like Vice President JD Vance did last year — but don’t expect him to arrive bearing apologies for Preside...
- — By Joe Gould 2026-02-14 04:30:00
- Zelenskyy pushes US to intensify pressure on Russia
- The Ukrainian leader hinted that Congress might need to step in on security guarantees.
- — By Jack Detsch and Felicia Schwartz 2026-02-13 21:30:50
CGTN-China politics
- Moroccan FM to visit China
- Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita will visit China from September 19 to 20, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
- 2025-09-17 09:30:08
- Why the Global Governance Initiative is timely and necessary
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative (GGI) has drawn widespread attention. Many leaders and experts say it is timely, reaffirms the UN's founding spirit, amplifies the voices...
- 2025-09-22 02:42:02
- TikTok: A new way to reach voters in California's governor race
- TikTok: A new way to reach voters in California's governor race
- 2025-09-16 14:15:19
- Arab-Islamic summit urges suspension of Israel's UN membership
- Arab-Islamic summit urges suspension of Israel's UN membership
- 2025-09-16 11:28:47
- China firmly opposes Israeli escalation of military operations in Gaza
- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that China strongly opposes Israel's escalation of military operations in Gaza and condemns all actions that harm civilians and violate int...
- 2025-09-17 14:52:29
- Graphics: Xinjiang's all-round development in 70 years
- Graphics: Xinjiang's all-round development in 70 years
- 2025-09-19 15:06:41
- U.S. Fed cuts interest rate by 25 basis points
- The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 4 to 4.25 percent, the first rate cut since December 2024.
- 2025-09-18 01:11:25
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- UK hits insurer Maritime Mutual with sanctions over Russian shadow fleet links
- Paul Rankin-led organisation already facing criminal investigation in New Zealand for suspected sanctions breaches
- — Paul Peachey 2026-02-24 19:23:28
- Mentor, mariner and US shipping stalwart Charles Nolfo dies at 81
- After spending 31 years at Maritime Overseas and OSG, Nolfo guided Liberty Maritime leaders
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-02-24 18:46:48
- Everllence gears up for delivery of first ammonia engine
- Engine designer poised to announce new partnership on ethanol engines with South American mineral producer
- — Lucy Hine 2026-02-24 17:20:03
- Cheniere celebrates 10th birthday and nearly 5,000 LNG export cargoes
- ‘We are just getting started,’ says chief Jack Fusco as he eyes 100 mtpa of production
- — Lucy Hine 2026-02-24 15:41:15
- Here’s how much shipowners have saved up to invest in US-built tonnage
- US shipowners and shipyards using tax-deferred accounts
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-02-24 15:39:49
- Iranian oil exports surge as US attack edges closer
- Officials set to meet on Thursday in move that could boost the tanker market further
- — Matt Coyne 2026-02-24 14:37:04
- Swiss trader and shipowner hires Norden executive as global head of freight
- Jonas Nissen will run freight operations from Denmark
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-02-24 14:23:51
EveryCRS Appropriations
- National Park Service: FY2025 Appropriations
- 2025-09-30 04:00:00
- Bureau of Land Management: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2025-11-14 05:00:00
- Overview of FY2026 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS)
- 2025-11-17 05:00:00
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: Overview of FY2026 Appropriations
- 2025-11-19 05:00:00
- Trade-Related Agencies: FY2026 Appropriations, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS)
- 2025-11-19 05:00:00
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2025-11-25 05:00:00
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations for FY2026
- 2025-12-01 05:00:00
TechCrunch
- Discord delays global rollout of age verification after backlash
- The company added that 90% of users won’t need to verify their age and will be able to keep using Discord as usual.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-02-24 20:48:06
- Instagram head pressed on lengthy delay to launch teen safety features, like a nudity filter, court filing reveals
- An email chain with Instagram head Adam Mosseri indicated the company was aware of teen safety issues in DMs in 2018, but didn't launch its unwanted nudity filter until 2024.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-02-24 20:35:47
- More startups are hitting $10M ARR in 3 months than ever before
- AI has brought the startup world the rise of startups that instantly hit multimillion ARR. Stripe revealed some data that shows how common this has become.
- — Julie Bort 2026-02-24 19:39:36
- Instagram’s TV app is launching on Google TV devices
- By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram looking to better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-02-24 19:13:06
- Treasury sanctions Russian zero-day broker accused of buying exploits stolen from U.S. defense contractor
- The U.S. Treasury announced it was imposing sanctions against a Russian broker of zero-day exploits, its founder and two affiliates, citing a threat to U.S. national security. Another affiliated ze...
- — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-02-24 19:01:00
- Google adds a way to create automated workflows to Opal
- Google is adding a new feature to Opal to create automated workflows
- — Ivan Mehta 2026-02-24 19:00:00
- Spotify and Liquid Death release a limited-edition speaker shaped like… an urn?
- Spotify and Liquid Death launched what might be the wildest product of the year: a speaker shaped like a urn.
- — Lauren Forristal 2026-02-24 18:48:13
Space.com
- The Expanse: Osiris Reborn: Release date rumors, gameplay, & everything else we know about this sci-fi RPG
- The next video game set in The Expanse's sci-fi universe is a cutting-edge RPG with highly detailed third-person shooter action.
- — Fran Ruiz 2026-02-24 17:30:19
- NASA space telescope gets 1st clear X-ray image of sun-like star blowing a bubble
- The observations offer a rare glimpse into our solar system's early history.
- — Samantha Mathewson 2026-02-24 17:13:54
- Enjoy Season 5 of 'For All Mankind' anywhere with these VPN deals — save 74% off and a bonus free $50 Amazon voucher
- NordVPN is our recommended VPN service for uninterrupted streaming, and offers complete online security and convenience, now with a $415 discount and a $50 Amazon voucher.
- — Paul Brett 2026-02-24 15:06:46
- The sun just had no visible sunspots for the 1st time since 2022. Is the end of the current solar cycle near?
- The sun's visible disk has been perfectly free from sunspots for the first time since June 2022, suggesting the current solar cycle might be heading toward its quieter phase.
- — Tereza Pultarova 2026-02-24 15:57:17
- See the half-lit first quarter moon tonight: Look for the shadows of mountains on the lunar surface
- The moon will rise with its right half lit tonight, creating dramatic shadows on the lunar surface.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-02-24 15:56:54
- I have built hundreds of Lego sets, and I think the mid-sized Star Wars ships are the perfect gift for adults
- Forget spending $1,000 on a UCS Death Star — the best Lego Star Wars sets are as cheap as $50.
- — Kim Snaith 2026-02-20 17:14:32
- Lego Creator 3-in-1 Space Exploration Telescope review
- The Lego Creator Space Exploration Telescope is a fantastic model, but the alternative builds of this 3-in-1 are a little disappointing.
- — Kim Snaith 2026-02-23 11:21:59