China’s Grip on an Obscure Rare Earth Metal Threatens the West’s Militaries

Last updated: June 9, 2025 3:57 pm

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China produces the entire world’s supply of samarium, a rare earth metal that the United States and its allies need to rebuild inventories of fighter jets, missiles and other hardware.