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El Paso Initiative Aims To Secure Continental Supply Chain
A modernization wave is reshaping global skies and defense landscapes, with the aerospace and defense market facing supply-chain bottlenecks and semiconductor shortages. To address these challenges, the ASCEND program has been launched to support regional small and medium-sized manufacturers in gaining access to certified networks. This initiative, funded by the US Economic Development Administration, aims to establish El Paso as a world-class A&D hub, ultimately transforming the region into a cornerstone of continental security and technological resilience, as reported by Mexico Business News.