Vulcan Elements already makes rare earth magnets in North Carolina and is building a larger plant. Public figures do not yet show when supply could match the Army’s production goal. The U.S. Army has selected Vulcan Elements to supply rare earth magnets for its SkyFoundry drone initiative, Axios reported Wednesday. The magnets will support production of brushless motors for … [Read more...] about Army Drone Magnet Deal Raises a Bigger Question: When Can the Supply Chain Be Fully Domestic?
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Can the US Army Produce Its Own Drones?
In recent months, the question of whether the U.S. Army can assume direct responsibility for designing and manufacturing small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) has moved from concept to practical experimentation. Through new initiatives and depot-level efforts, the service is testing the boundaries of its own industrial capabilities. But significant technical, organizational, and … [Read more...] about Can the US Army Produce Its Own Drones?
