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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
- 101st soldiers use drones to drop grappling hooks, breach razor wire
- The Army should treat drones like ammo, one officer said, estimating a brigade needs between 1,000 to 1,500 drones per week in sustained combat operations.
- — Hope Hodge Seck 2026-06-26 16:38:09
- Romania bolsters Black Sea fleet with Turkish-built corvette
- The transfer marks the first delivery of a Turkish-built warship to a European Union and NATO member state, underscoring Turkey’s growing naval exports.
- — Cem Devrim Yaylali 2026-06-26 15:58:22
- German Counter-drone startup Tytan eyes 3,000 interceptors per month in new factory
- Production at the new plant is scheduled to begin in August, according to the company's CEO.
- — Jaroslaw Adamowski 2026-06-26 10:26:26
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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
- Mitsubishi Electric Contracts MDA Space for Digital Payload for Japanese Defense Satellite
- MDA Space secured a significant contract to support a next-generation defense communications satellite for Japan. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has contracted the Canadian manufacturer to buil...
- — Rachel Jewett 2026-06-25 21:27:02
- Capella Validates Mynaric Optical Terminal on Latest SAR Satellite
- Capella Space validated a Mynaric [RKLB] optical communications terminal on its newest satellite — the first time Capella has deployed an optical terminal. Capella Space released the first synt...
- — Rachel Jewett 2026-06-25 21:25:03
- Lockheed Secures $8.4 Billion PrSM Ceiling Increase To Support Production Boost Framework
- Lockheed Martin [LMT] has secured an $8.4 billion ceiling increase from the Army for its Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) contract, with the deal supporting a previously announced framework agreemen...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-06-25 21:20:39
- House Appropriators Uncertain Navy Will Award F/A-XX Contract By August
- House appropriators said they are skeptical the Defense Department will award the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) contract for the Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation carrier-based figh...
- — Rich Abott 2026-06-25 21:19:49
- House Appropriators Approve $1.07 Trillion FY ‘27 Defense Bill Amid Reconciliation Uncertainty
- The House Appropriations Committee has approved its $1.07 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense spending bill, advancing a bill with a historic topline while uncertainty lingers over Congress’ next s...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-06-25 21:18:52
- Longtime Space Force senior heads to Nuclear Weapons Center
- The longtime head of the U.S. Space Force’s rapid acquisition office is leaving to take a senior role at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, according to a June 18 […]<img width="856"...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-06-25 18:25:35
- NNSA introduces AI flight test vehicle
- The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled flight test vehicle the agency says demonstrates the ability to accelerate the development of...
- — Sarah Salem 2026-06-25 18:16:20
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- 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
- World Cup planning fuels lobbying activity
- Preparations for the first FIFA World Cup on U. S. soil since 1994 helped drive millions of dollars in lobbying activity during the first quarter, led by host cities, transportation agencies and t...
- 2026-06-15 18:35:41
- 23andMe rediscovers its Washington ancestry
- 23andMe's nonprofit successor has returned to federal lobbying. The 23andMe Research Institute retained Ballard Partners to lobby on government grants, FDA classification and National Institutes of...
- 2026-06-12 19:31:00
WSJ Op-eds
- America Has Never Run from the New
- So it should be with AI. We’ll reach out 2,500th birthday if instead of avoiding new technology, we humanize it.
- 2026-06-26 16:30:00
- Trump and Vance Replay Poor Policy in Iran
- Perhaps hitting their heads against a wall is starting to feel good to U.S. leaders.
- 2026-06-26 16:29:00
- Embracing the Principles of Lincoln
- These foundational ideals transformed the U.S. from a nascent nation of a few million to a massive country with the world’s most productive economy.
- 2026-06-26 16:29:00
- Surely, Washington Can Be as Competent as New York
- The state constitution requires competitive examinations that choose public employees by merit.
- 2026-06-26 16:28:00
- Trump Isn’t Over the Hill Yet
- He seems more energetic than many people half his age.
- 2026-06-26 16:27:00
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-06-26 04:00:00
- WSJ Opinion: Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s 'King of the North'?
- "He's not the Messiah!," came the cry in Parliament, as Andy Burnham returned to Westminster in his bid to become Britain's next Prime Minister. But after losing the Labour leadership race twice pr...
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-06-25 22:57:00
The Diplomat
- Taiwan to Build Chip and EV Factories in Poland Replacing China and the US
- In Poland's tech strategy, Taiwan is filling in for projects once envisioned for China and the U.S.
- — Antoni Łukasik 2026-06-26 12:13:00
- Pakistan Unveils Growth-centric Budget Amid Volatile Geopolitical Landscape
- The government expects the external account to remain stable in FY27, particularly via extended tax incentives for the IT sector, a rise in exports and workers' remittances.
- — Umair Jamal 2026-06-26 09:14:00
- Analyzing the Human Toll of Myanmar’s Civil War
- Su Mon Thant from ACLED talks about the military's mounting atrocities, and the Arakan Army's recent abuses against the Rohingya.
- — Luke Hunt 2026-06-25 04:40:00
- The Facade of the Thai Royalist Intellect
- Far from shoring up support for the Thai monarchy, the deployment of pseudo-academics and influencers is damaging the royalist cause.
- — Pavin Chachavalpongpun 2026-06-26 06:25:00
- An Overview of Corruption Investigations in the Philippines
- The current ubiquity of corruption underscores the normalization of impunity in the country's politics, despite recent democratic uprisings.
- — Mong Palatino 2026-06-25 21:23:00
- US Counterterrorism Aircraft Could Be Surprisingly Useful in a Taiwan War
- Some equipment central for the Global War on Terror could play important roles in a potential conflict against China.
- — Alex Lee 2026-06-25 18:02:00
- ASEAN Membership for Timor-Leste
- Doors open, but structural risks remain.
- — Maxwell Abbott 2026-06-26 00:22:00
European Security & Defence
- Lockheed Martin and Insta Advance Europe’s first Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Common Fire Control System (CFCS) Sustainment Centre
- <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Finnish_Defence_Forces_heavy-rocket-launcher-system-298-RSRAKH-06_4-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-p...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-26 11:50:33
- Avon Technologies – NG IHPS Delivery Orders
- <img width="300" height="201" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ihps-newslette-Kopie-300x201.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Avon Technologies plc...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-26 10:17:27
- Airbus signs MoU to explore Japanese anti-submarine variant of the Eurodrone Share
- <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 2026-06-26 09:38:11
- Bittium and HIMERA signed a MoU agreement at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bittium_logo_blue_white-esd-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo Copyright 2026 Bi...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-26 09:03:27
- GA-ASI Adapts Ground Control Station To Fly MQ-9B
- <img width="300" height="158" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/adapts-ground-control-station-fly-mq-9b-300x158.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Ge...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-26 08:32:08
- GCS Presents Modular Minefield Breaching Solution with Integrated Lane Marking
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20251112-mine-plough-GCS_3544-1-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo Global Cleara...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-06-26 07:50:07
Politico Defense feed
- 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
- Rutte’s balancing act between Trump and 31 NATO allies
- The two leaders have a history of working well together, but Rutte has a narrow lane to work with between Trump’s demands and the alliance’s fiscal realities.
- — By Paul McLeary and Victor Jack 2026-06-24 09:00:00
- Senate threatens to freeze Hegseth’s travel in bid for boat strike videos, Iran school strike probe
- Major defense legislation approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee freezes three quarters of the Defense Secretary’s travel budget until Congress gets what it wants.
- — By Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III 2026-06-17 14:29:58
- Hegseth's timeline for Strait of Hormuz is a bit murky
- The Secretary of Defense initially stated that the waterway would reopen "immediately" after a deal was signed, only to clarify his comment moments later.
- — By Cheyanne M. Daniels 2026-06-14 16:44:02
- Ukraine is winning the drone war. Now it needs to win over Trump.
- Battlefield gains and drone deals with Europe have given Kyiv rare leverage heading into the G7 world leaders’ summit, even as Washington's attention is elsewhere.
- — By Felicia Schwartz, Megan Messerly and Nicholas Vinocur 2026-06-14 11:00:00
CGTN-China politics
- How does the CPC implement a 'people-centered' philosophy?
- From historical legacy to modern governance, the CPC's people-centered philosophy is reflected in both long-term vision and concrete outcomes. It is a governance approach that translates public asp...
- 2026-06-24 13:07:12
- The CPC and the governance of a civilizational state
- The CPC and the governance of a civilizational state
- 2026-06-26 02:36:19
- Seven European countries call for immediate halt to Sudan violence
- Seven European countries have called for an immediate cessation of violence in Sudan, warning of rapidly deteriorating security conditions in the city of El-Obeid, which has been encircled by the R...
- 2026-06-24 03:14:49
- US Senate passes resolution to curb Trump's war powers on Iran
- The US Senate on Tuesday passed a war powers resolution on Iran, restricting President Donald Trump from launching further military operations in Iran without congressional approval.
- 2026-06-24 00:13:49
- 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a special address at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in northeastern China's coastal city of ...
- 2026-06-24 02:25:00
- Taiwan's DPP slammed for threatening farmers over cross-Strait deals
- Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' threats to punish local agricultural and fishery groups over deals signed with the mainland at a recent cross-Strait forum were criticized W...
- 2026-06-24 11:26:46
- How the CPC contributes to global governance
- With a global vision, the CPC strives not only for the well-being of the Chinese people, but also for the progress of humanity.
- 2026-06-26 02:52:13
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- IMO seeks safety guarantees before restart of Strait of Hormuz transits
- Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez says investigations continue to understand why container ship was hit
- — Paul Peachey 2026-06-26 16:05:44
- Wavelength podcast: Deal or no deal, the on/off situation in the Gulf
- Plus, doing more to care for crews, the voice of one, and Trump pushes on with making US shipbuilding great
- — Craig Eason 2026-06-26 15:44:32
- G2 Ocean offers emissions reduction certificates based on biofuel
- Open-hatch bulker giant says service allows cargo owners to cut Scope 3 output
- — Gary Dixon 2026-06-26 15:15:24
- Second activist shareholder urges sale of Seacor Marine vessels
- Action comes just a few days after top holder called for decisive action
- — Joe Brady 2026-06-26 13:56:53
- Stabilis Solutions drops charter on Seaspan Energy LNG bunker vessel
- Company opts to pay out $1.85m rather than continue with LNGBV
- — Lucy Hine 2026-06-26 12:35:26
- Suezmax tanker rates simmering with owners in the driving seat
- Tonnage is spread thin and cargoes are open as the Middle East continues attracting tonnage
- — Matt Coyne 2026-06-26 12:30:18
- LNG carrier duo make Strait of Hormuz U-turns following attack on boxship
- Iran says no guarantee of safe passage for vessels not following its guidelines
- — Lucy Hine 2026-06-26 11:28:02
EveryCRS Appropriations
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- 2026-04-20 04:00:00
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations for FY2026
- 2026-04-21 04:00:00
- Legislative Branch Appropriations: Frequently Asked Questions
- 2026-04-24 04:00:00
- NASA Appropriations and Authorizations: At a Glance
- 2026-04-29 04:00:00
- Overview of FY2027 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS)
- 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
TechCrunch
- Tesla settles FSD crash lawsuit as federal investigations continue
- The lawsuit was connected to a fatal 2023 crash involving a vehicle using the company's advanced driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-06-26 16:32:55
- TikTok’s road to becoming a super app
- TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-06-26 16:29:48
- It’s not about Anthropic vs. OpenAI anymore
- AI models have progressed to the point where their capabilities have real political consequences. Dealing with those consequences will require collective action.
- — Russell Brandom 2026-06-26 16:24:47
- Xprize founder says ‘humans behave better when they’re being watched’
- Peter Diamandis is the latest tech executive to argue that global surveillance will make the world a better place, following Larry Ellison's comments in 2024.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-06-26 15:46:05
- Robotaxis drive miles just to get cleaned and charged; this new startup wants to fix that
- Aseon Labs, which came out of Y Combinator's 2026 spring cohort, has raised $10 million from Crane Venture Partners and others.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-06-26 13:00:00
- Early Bird pricing ends tonight for TechCrunch Founder Summit
- Save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. Early Bird pricing ends today, at 11:59 p.m. PT, after which rates increase. Register now.
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-06-26 13:00:00
- The White House is asking OpenAI to slow roll the release of its new model over safety concerns
- OpenAI reportedly plans to share its newest model, GPT 5.6, with a select group of partners instead of with the broader public. The reason: the Trump administration told it to.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-06-25 23:34:39
Space.com
- Beam me up to 4K: Your ultimate sci-fi collection for less than $25 on Prime Day
- Amazon is practically giving the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus away for Prime Day. Grab one while it's at half price, or upgrade for just $10 more. Last chance today!
- — Tantse Walter 2026-06-26 16:23:58
- Watch out for the giant scorpion hiding in the summer sky
- Scorpius is one of the few constellations that actually resembles its namesake — and this summer is the perfect time to find it.
- — Joe Rao 2026-06-26 16:00:00
- Watch a 'Potentially hazardous asteroid' the size of a skyscraper close in on Earth live online tonight
- "An asteroid of this size comes this close roughly once every ten years".
- — Anthony Wood 2026-06-26 15:00:00
- Neon green auroras from space will take your breath away | Space photo of the day for June 26, 2026
- This is truly a view like no other.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-06-26 14:00:00
- NASA's canceled Artemis hardware contracts reached $5.9 billion, audit finds
- A memo issued by NASA Office of Inspector General highlights huge cost increases and extended timelines for Artemis program hardware that has since been canceled.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-06-26 14:13:19
- NASA is paying $30 million for a 1st-of-its-kind rescue mission to the aging Swift telescope before it falls from space. Is it worth it?
- NASA's daring Swift Boost mission launches June 27 to save the nearly 22-year-old Swift observatory , which is being dragged out of space by Earth's atmosphere.
- — Tariq Malik 2026-06-26 12:00:00
- June's Strawberry Moon is unlike any other full moon. Here's why
- Think all full moons look the same? June's Strawberry Moon rises and sets at extreme points, tracing an unusually low path across the Northern Hemisphere sky.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-06-26 10:00:00