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Beijing's Leverage Over Advanced Technologies Raises Concerns
China’s dominance in rare-earth processing and permanent magnets has significant implications for global manufacturing supply chains, particularly in the production of advanced military technologies. The country’s export restrictions, introduced in 2025, have raised concerns among U.S. defense manufacturers, who rely on these materials for the production of military aircraft, radar systems, and precision-guided weapons. While the claim that new F-35 fighter jets are being delivered without radars is unfounded, the supply-chain disruption could still impact production schedules and increase costs. This development was reported by an unknown source.