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Pentagon to invest $174 million in Australian gallium facility

The Pentagon plans to invest $174 million in a new gallium facility in Australia. The project concerns a strategic material used in advanced technology and defense supply chains.

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The investment reflects efforts to strengthen critical-mineral supply resilience and reduce vulnerability to supply disruptions.

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  1. Pentagon to Invest $174 Million in New Gallium Facility in Australia ↗theepochtimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC

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