What Happened
Defense Department Willing to Work with Industry on Compliance
A key Pentagon official has stated that the department is prepared to work with companies to comply with a new executive order on critical minerals, as long as they are making a good-faith effort. The order, which aims to stop the use of critical materials from Russia, Iran, North Korea, and China by 2027, has raised concerns among industry leaders about feasibility and potential costs. The Pentagon will look at supply chain vulnerabilities and national security risks, and is willing to meet contractors halfway to find solutions. This development was reported by Breaking Defense.