Debrief: Engine Metal Supply Concerns Up Amid China Restrictions

Shenyang J-35 onboard the Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian, September 2025.

Launch and recovery of the Shenyang J-35 onboard the Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian, September 2025.

Credit: People's Liberation Army Navy via social media
As Washington reviews the national security implications of China’s export restrictions on rare earth and permanent magnets, a recent study has flagged another potential threat to the strategic supply chain – a possible chokehold on a rare metal essential to high-performance combat engines. The...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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