Vertical integration of rare Earth elements for US autonomous dominion
· Source: breakingdefense.com
In short
America's national security faces risks from dependence on China for rare earth elements essential to AI, autonomous systems, and precision weapons. The article proposes vertical integration of domestic REE supply chains, highlighting MP Materials' California operations as a prototype for rebuilding US mining, refining, and magnet production capabilities. It emphasizes the need for bipartisan policy support to create resilient supply chains and rapid development cycles for autonomous military systems.
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Tags: rare earth, supply chain, mining, defense, autonomous systems, drones