Rare Earths Crisis Averted? Defense Industry Unfazed

Is China about to cripple US defense? Fears of a rare earth mineral export ban sent shockwaves, threatening production of F-35s and Tomahawk missiles. But defense giants like Lockheed Martin and RTX seem unfazed, citing stockpiles, strict tracking, and government partnerships. Are they playing it cool, or is the US actually prepared with recycling programs, domestic mining investments like MP Materials, and Australian deals already in place? The threat is real, but a crisis may be averted for now as the US diversifies its supply chain.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.