Speed Superiority: U.S. Defense Spending Surges for Hypersonics and Rapid Launch

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• Pentagon publicly committed $4.7 billion for hypersonic research in 2023

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• The market is no longer looking for 'cheap rides'—it is looking for Speed Superiority

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• The new record of annual launches and the breadth of upcoming missions shows how much of a global impact Electron continues to have on the space industry

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• Starfighters' public listing represents a significant milestone for the Company and reflects growing investor interest in companies providing real-world aerospace capabilities aligned with national security, space access, and advanced testing requirements. The Company is well positioned to deliver services to a range of customers through our fast, innovative and unique platform.

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• In 2026 Rocket Lab is expanding Electron's global reach with more multi-launch constellation deployments, dedicated missions for domestic civil space and international space agencies in Japan and Europe, and both suborbital and orbital launches with defense applications for hypersonic technology and national security

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• BlueBird 6 is a breakthrough moment for AST SpaceMobile, validating years of U.S. innovation and American manufacturing, executed by our team and marks the transition to scaled deployment

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• L3Harris is pleased to continue working with Kratos and to support significant production increases for the Zeus advanced large solid rocket motors. By incorporating cutting-edge propulsion technology and delivering unmatched performance, these motors meet the rigorous demands of today's missions while scaling for the challenges of tomorrow.

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• The U.S. has reached a 'Sputnik moment' for tactical space access as global adversaries field operational hypersonic vehicles

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