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IRON DOME - CONNECTING THE DOTS

Trump's "Iron Dome" order directs the Pentagon to urgently bolster defenses against hypersonic weapons and other advanced aerial threats.

The order directs the Department of Defense to develop space based interceptors, orbital weapons designed to destroy incoming missiles.

The Pentagon will submit a proposed architecture within 60 days, which includes a plan to fast-track the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor program and develop a "custody layer" within the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), a satellite constellation under the Space Development Agency (SDA).

SO ? 

Rocket Lab's connection lie primarily within their involvement in the SDA PWSA.

PWSA: This is a planned constellation of hundreds of military satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) aimed at providing global surveillance, tracking, and communication capabilities. It's a core component of the future of US space-based defense.

SDA: They are responsible for acquiring and deploying these PWSA satellites, with a focus on rapid development and fielding of new space technologies.

Rocket Lab has already secured contracts with the SDA as a prime contractor to deliver 18 advanced data transport satellites for PWSA.

This includes launches for the Tranche 0 Transport and Tracking Layer, demonstrating their capability to deliver crucial national security payloads to orbit.

WHAT'S NEXT ?

The Pentagon's proposed architecture specifically mentions developing a "custody layer" within the PWSA. This layer will likely focus on maintaining constant tracking of time-sensitive targets, enabling rapid response and targeting.

Given their existing relationship with the SDA and their proven launch capabilities, Rocket Lab is well-positioned to contribute not only to the deployment of this "custody layer".

They could be involved in launching satellites equipped with sensors and communication systems specifically designed for this purpose, but also design, integrate, test, and commission it!

BOTTOM LINE

$RKLB established track record with the SDA and its ability to provide responsive and reliable launch services make it a likely candidate for supporting the rapid deployment of the PWSA, which is integral to the "Iron Dome for America" initiative.
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