Vulcan Elements Selected to Supply Rare Earth Magnets for U.S. Army Drone Initiative
What happened
Vulcan Elements, an American rare earth magnet manufacturer, announced it was competitively selected by the U.S. Army to supply high-performance Neodymium Iron Boron magnets. These magnets are intended for the SkyFoundry drone initiative, which is the Army's effort to produce small drones domestically. The selection was based on the company demonstrating a fully domestic, vertically integrated manufacturing process.
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Why it matters
The contract supports the Army's goal of producing small drones in the United States, with an annual target of one million units at the Tobyhanna Army Depot. This initiative is part of a broader push to achieve supply chain independence from foreign materials, specifically China.
EdgeRunner AI is partnering with the U.S. Army to develop autonomous military AI systems, amidst a global rivalry in drone manufacturing dominance with China.
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Who's involved
- Vulcan ElementsAmerican rare earth magnet manufacturer selected for a major U.S. Army supply contract.
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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Vulcan Elements
American rare earth magnet manufacturer
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