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Gallium: Why the US Cannot Produce Precision Missiles and Fully-Functional F-35s
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The United States faces a critical dependency on China for gallium, a material essential for producing precision missiles and F-35 fighter jets. China's control over the global supply chain has created a strategic vulnerability for the US military.
3 August 2026 by Larry C. Johnson 208 Comments
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