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Rocket Lab wins record NZ$460 million US Space Force contract

New Zealand-founded aerospace company Rocket Lab has won a record NZ$460 million contract to support United States Space Force missile defence programmes. The deal is the largest in the company's history and reinforces its role as a key supplier to US defence and space agencies.

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Rocket Lab announced it has secured a record NZ$460 million contract to support missile defence programmes run by the United States Space Force. The company said the agreement is the largest single contract in its history and covers work supporting the Space Force's broader missile-tracking and defence architecture.

Founded in New Zealand and now dual-headquartered with operations in the United States, Rocket Lab has built its business on small satellite launches and spacecraft components before expanding further into national security work. Executives said the contract reflects growing demand from US defence agencies for responsive space and tracking capabilities.

Shares in Rocket Lab, which trades on the Nasdaq, are watched closely by New Zealand investors given the company's origins. Analysts said the contract strengthens the company's revenue visibility and underscores its position within the expanding US military space sector, though financial terms beyond the total value were not disclosed.

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