| The Defense Department would intervene in case of a shortage of rare earth materials for defense electronics and motors, the Pentagon official responsible for industrial policy, said.
“If we see restrictions, we would look to activate one of many measures, including contingency contracting” that lets U.S. defense contractors buy materials on behalf of the Pentagon, Brett Lambert, the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for manufacturing and industrial base policy, said..............................................Full Article: Source
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