Rocket Lab Wins $397M US Space Force Contract for SB-AMTI Program

Rocket Lab Corporation announced it has been awarded a $397 million contract by the United States Space Force under the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator (SB-AMTI) program. Under the contract, Rocket Lab will develop, launch, and operate multiple advanced Flatellites using its Neutron rocket, providing real-time airborne threat detection. This award highlights Rocket Lab's vertically integrated model, offering end-to-end space capabilities for critical defense initiatives.