The US Department of Commerce has finalised agreements with Rocket Lab and BAE Systems Electronic Systems for funding under the CHIPS program for investment in compound semiconductors. The awards follow previously signed agreements announced in December 2023 with BAE Systems and June 2024 with Rocket Lab.

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday it is finalizing nearly $60 million in government subsidies for BAE Systems to build chips used in jets and satellites, and for Rocket Lab to build compound semiconductors used in satellites and spacecraft.

Check out the progress of the Commerce Department's funding incentives for manufacturing chips vital to national security and space.

The United States has massive plans in expanding commercial satellites and its F-35 program with BAE Systems and Rocket Lab.

The finalized awards come as the Biden administration tries to quickly roll out CHIPS funding ahead of Trump’s term.

Rocket Lab and BAE Systems are the latest companies to secure CHIPS and Science Act funding. The Commerce Department says they'll boost production of chips that are critical to space and national security programs.

The US Department of Commerce has awarded two significant grants under the CHIPS Incentives Program. The funding will go to BAE Systems and Rocket Lab to advance the country's supply chain security in vital defense and space industry components.

The US government is investing in chip production. BAE Systems will receive $35.5 million to increase chip production for F-35 jets and satellites. Rocket Lab will get $23.9 million to boost solar cell production for space programs.

The Commerce Department is hurrying to finalize federal subsidies to semiconductor manufacturers to ensure domestic sources of the vital computer processors.