Unites Rocket Lab’s leading launch and satellite manufacturing capabilities with Iridium’s global network, spectrum, and experience to unlock critical space applications. Adds material revenue scale and is significantly accretive to Rocket Lab’s cash flow generation and profitability. Long Beach, California and McLean, Virginia. 29 June 2026 – Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab”), a global leader in launch and space systems and Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) (“Iridium”), a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium. Rocket Lab will acquire all the outstanding shares of Iridium common stock for $54 per share in a cash and stock transaction. This represents an enterprise value for Iridium of approximately $8.0 billion. The acquisition will be one of the most transformative deals in the space industry, joining together two innovative American companies to play a leading role in the U.S. space economy. It merges Rocket Lab’s leading launch capabilities and satellite manufacturing with Iridium’s global satellite communications network, spectrum, and 500-plus strong partner ecosystem to create a competitive, vertically-integrated space company that designs, builds, launches, and operates its own…
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Team LionStrike has joined Team Forces as a platinum-level partner, reinforcing its commitment to the U.K. Armed Forces community through sport, challenge and adventure. Team Forces is a U.K. charity supporting serving personnel, veterans and families through sport, challenge and adventure to improve health, well-being and recovery. Team LionStrike will…
Snake Eater Tactical Announces Simple Sling Mod 2 Snake Eater Tactical announces the Simple Sling Mod 2, a purpose-built patrol rifle sling engineered for law enforcement officers, military personnel, and prepared civilians. The Simple Sling Mod 2 emphasizes rapid adjustability, secure weapon retention, and streamlined performance in dynamic environments. The…
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A ceasefire to the Iran War entered its 19th day on Sunday as the New York Times reported that Iranian officials are set to return to Islamabad to try reviving peace talks, though the possibility of renewed direct talks between Washington and Tehran remains uncertain. Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported…
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Surge Capacity: How Anduril Delivered a Month of Production in a Week In under a week in March 2026, Anduril delivered more than a full month’s of Pulsar production output off the shelf and directly into active operations for two U.S. government customers. These systems were immediately installed for fixed-site…
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Continued negotiations between the United States and Iran appeared to be in limbo Monday as the memorandum of understanding–stipulated ceasefire period entered its 12th day. President Donald Trump on Monday morning posted to Truth Social that “IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA!” Anonymous officials…
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