Thursday, April 15, 2010

U.S. Military Supply Of Rare Earth Elements Not Secure

From Live Science:

U.S. military technologies such as guided bombs and night vision rely heavily upon rare earth elements supplied by China, and rebuilding an independent U.S. supply chain to wean the country off that foreign dependency could take up to 15 years, according to a new report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

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My Comment: Another report that reveals our vulnerability to China and our dependence on rare earths and other strategic materials.

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