US defence reliance on imported key minerals is a risk

The US arms sector relies on importing strategic materials, and the plans to ease this will take years to take effect

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  • Dangerous dependence
  • Domestic resources
  • Aircraft
  • Tanks
  • Satellites
  • Munitions and explosives
  • Rare earths uses

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