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rocketlabusa.com • News Release

Rocket Lab Partners With U.S. Air Force for Neutron Launch for Re-Entry Mission

rocketlabusa.com reports: *Long Beach, CALIF. May 8, 2025.* Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch service...

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2025-05-08T13:23:19.792665-07:00

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Last Updated: Thursday, May 8, 2025, 3:34 PM PDT

2025-05-08T15:34:59.373230-07:00 2025-05-08T15:34:59.373230-07:00 (2025-05-08T15:34:59.373230-07:00)

Helicopter   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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firstonline.info • FIRSTonline editorial team

Leonardo Beats Expectations: Double-Digit Growth in Q1 Revenues and Profits, Orders Reach €46 Billion

By firstonline.info: Leonardo's net profit rose 23,7% to 115 million, while revenues increased 14,9% to 4,2 billion. The order book reached 46 billion, 2025 guidance confirmed.

2025-05-08T15:09:44.642917-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
defence-industry.eu • Defence Industry Europe

UK certifies Protector RG Mk1 as first of its kind unmanned aircraft

By defence-industry.eu: The United Kingdom's Military Aviation Authority has officially issued a Military Type Certificate (MTC) to the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 uncrewed aircraft.

2025-05-08T11:51:11.907386-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space  
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Reuters • Ludwig Burger

Rheinmetall, ICEYE in initial deal to make military satellites

By Reuters: Rheinmetall has agreed with Finland's ICEYE to form a joint venture to make military satellites, part of a drive to repurpose automotive factories to serve the booming defence sector instead.

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2025-05-08T06:42:59.008946-07:00