China's restrictions on the export of rare metals to the United States will prevent the Americans from building the new sixth-generation F-47 fighter jet, which President Donald Trump recently announced, Newsweek reports.
Industry sources indicate that Beijing's actions are causing concern among American aircraft manufacturers, as they are supplied with avionics exclusively from China.
China produces about 90% of the world's rare earth elements used in the defense industry, electric vehicles, energy and electronics.
We recall that Trump said that the F-47 aircraft will cost about 300 million. dollars and will be “the deadliest aircraft in history“. It will reach speeds of over Mach 2 (about 2450 km/h) and will be equipped with advanced stealth technologies. Test flights of the experimental model of the new fighter have been taking place for five years.
Earlier, China announced that it would raise tariffs on the United States to 125%. China's State Council noted that the current level makes it impossible to import or export goods from the United States.
The Pentagon's new pride is under threat: China's export restrictions will hinder US combat aircraft
China produces about 90% of the world's rare earth elements used in the defense industry, electric vehicles, energy and electronics
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