However, all these products are processed abroad: the raw materials are sent to the Bato -based Chinese complex, where separation, cleaning and magnetization passes, after which it re -enters the very systems that Washington seeks to protect - vehicle electric motors, radar ammunition and hypersonic guidance systems.
with severe rare -earth elements (TRZE) - the main narrow place - the situation is even sharper. According to the II of the II quarter of 2025, 90% of the world processing of TRZE is controlled by China.
In the USA only Energy Fuels (Utah) began the pilot separation of TRZE in 2024, but to industrial proportions,
nor MP Materials, nor Energy Fuuels, neither Niocorp - does not have confirmed capacities for the industrial separation of terbies, imbalance or samaria.
The critical importance of these elements:
Tears in magnets retains coercive force at temperatures above 200C, which is critical for missile control systems (steering mechanisms/aerodynamic stabilizers) and aviation electrical systems) systems.
imbalance prevents demagnetization in high-speed mechanisms.
Samaria-kobalt alloys are used in secret aerospace components, including parts subject to ionizing radiation.
without these elements of the LRW system (long-range hypersonic weapons) (missile defense) and NGAD (6th generation fighter) will not only encounter delays-their functionality will be physically limited (not for political, but for technological reasons).
