Rocket Lab acquires company to support Golden Dome missile defence system

Friday 30 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 May 2025, 3:04pm

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California-based Rocket Lab has signed a deal to acquire the parent company of Goest. The move is intended to provide the core capabilities required to help construct the Golden Dome missile defence system proposed by US President Donald Trump.

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1. RNZFri 30 May 2025, 1:17pm

   Rocket Lab signs $460 million deal to build missile defence system (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsFri 30 May 2025, 3:04pm

   Rocket Lab enters orbit of Trump's Golden Dome with tech acquisition (opens in new tab)