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Rocket Lab and Raytheon were chosen to demonstrate advanced capabilities for the Space Based Interceptor program.
The collaboration aims to strengthen national missile defense against hypersonic and maneuverable threats.
The program is described as an important step in strengthening national missile defense capabilities.
Rocket Lab notes its existing role as a trusted partner across defense programs.
The joint effort will leverage Rocket Lab’s launch capabilities and Raytheon’s defense technology.
The partners frame the effort as meeting a national security priority for future defense needs.
Officials described the collaboration as ready to deliver on Space Force demands.
The release references the Space Based Interceptor program's role in national security.
The announcement positions the collaboration as part of a broader defense portfolio.

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Rocket Lab and Raytheon will collaborate to demonstrate technologies for the Space Force's space-based interceptor program under Golden Dome.
The initiative uses Other Transaction agreements to cut upfront costs and speed prototyping.
Rocket Lab CFO Adam Spice said the procurement model requires internal funding to unlock larger future contracts.
Rocket Lab announced a separate agreement with Anduril Industries for three hypersonic test flights using its HASTE vehicle.
The HASTE flights will occur from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia within 12 months.
Rocket Lab's backlog includes a growing share of hypersonic test missions for the Pentagon.
Rocket Lab also won a 20-launch contract for hypersonic test missions with the Pentagon earlier this year.
Raytheon is one of 12 Space Force prime contractors for the space-based interceptor program.
The Golden Dome is part of the administration’s layered missile defense architecture.
Rocket Lab views the Golden Dome effort as a large opportunity with milestones to reach.

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