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Pentagon Plans $100B War Stockpile Amid Rare Earth Shortage

November 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Pentagon plans to stockpile critical minerals and munitions.
US relies heavily on foreign supply chains for raw materials.
China dominates rare earth processing and has restricted exports.

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Strategic Implications

The Pentagon's initiative may signal a shift in US defense strategy towards domestic resilience, which could have significant implications for the global supply chain and US-China relations. The reliance on foreign supply chains suggests a potential vulnerability, which the US military may be trying to mitigate through stockpiling and domestic production.

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What Happened

US Military Prepares For Domestic Sabotage And Supply Chain Disruptions

The US Pentagon is planning to stockpile critical minerals, fuel, and munitions on American soil to prepare for potential sabotage and supply chain disruptions. The initiative, known as FORTRESS America, aims to ensure the US military can continue to operate even if domestic power grids and manufacturing supply chains are disrupted. According to Fortune, the plan is part of a broader effort to reduce the US’s reliance on foreign supply chains, particularly for rare earth minerals, which are dominated by China.

Source | Originally Published: November 8, 2026

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