The U.S. is seriously concerned about the supply of the specific rare earth "samarium," exports of which China is restricting. 

That's bad news for Lockheed Martin.

The U.S. is seriously concerned about the supply of the specific rare earth "samarium," exports of which China is restricting. 

That's bad news for Lockheed Martin. 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/business/china-rare-earth-samarium-fighter-jets.html

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Rare earth minerals will also be used in more planet killing weapons. Acquiring such minerals is a national security requirement. WWIII loading.