One of our biggest challenges is regaining control over critical metals. I still don’t get how we let this slip—how we were asleep while China locked down the supply. These aren’t just raw materials; they’re essential to defense and energy. How can we talk about fighting a war when we rely on a rival for the metals that power our weapons?
One of our biggest challenges is regaining control over critical metals. I still don’t get how we let this slip—how we were asleep while China locked down the supply. These aren’t just raw materials; they’re essential to defense and energy. How can we talk about fighting a war when we rely on a rival for the metals that power our weapons?