The stealth war: How China is quietly squeezing the lifeline of US military technology through 'magnets'

Chinas export curbs on critical minerals like rare earths, gallium, and antimony are delaying US defence production and forcing firms to find workarounds. With China controlling most of the worlds refining capacity, the Pentagon is facing steep costs, shipment delays, and tightening supplies. New mining investments and supply deals are underway, but they wont fill the gap fast enough. Until they do, Washingtons defence readiness is exposed—and Beijing knows it.