Pentagon rare earth deadline looms: defense contractors face supply chain crunch

New Pentagon procurement rules effective January 1, 2027, will restrict Chinese-origin rare earth materials in US weapons systems, covering the full supply chain. With less than 75 days until the deadline, defense contractors still lack compliant domestic alternatives, risking production delays and cost overruns. The move underscores US efforts to decouple critical minerals from China, but readiness remains uncertain.

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