{
  "id": 19640698,
  "title": "How China's chokehold on rare earth threatens US military might",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/how-chinas-chokehold-on-rare-earth-threatens-us-military-might",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T10:50:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/from-f-35s-to-nuclear-subs-how-chinas-chokehold-on-rare-earth-threatens-us-military-might/articleshow/135766018.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "China's stronghold on vital minerals like gallium, germanium, antimony, and tungsten raises serious concerns regarding US military effectiveness. The defense industry heavily depends on these substances for sophisticated weaponry. While the US aims to boost local production and secure strategic reserves through initiatives like the $12 billion Project Vault, obstacles remain. Furthermore, the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}