How the US military runs on Chinese rare earths

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This is the Loheed Martin F35. It is designed with 418 kg of rare earths which are embedded in its weapons, lasers, and engine. An Arley Burke destroyer needs about 2600 kg while a Virginia class submarine uses nearly 4600. Different systems, but they all lean on the same elements. Neodymium, preodmium, samarium, dsproium, and turbium. To most peop... Read More