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Current Issue · 003 · July 2026

Rakar as Cluster Anchor

Golden Dome sub-tier now on the record. ESSCA II Final RFP Amendment 1 posted at Marshall. Rakar Aerospace profiled as precision-manufacturing anchor. Pacific corridor buildout — MyAERO Summit readout, Penang RM4.9B Q1 approvals, and the Granite Asia US$100M fund.
Supplier Gap ESSCA II Final Rakar Profile Pacific Buildout
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Rakar as Cluster Anchor
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