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Digitimes September 30, 2026 By DIGITIMES neutral

Vulcan wins US Army drone magnet contract as China decoupling drives selection

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US rare-earth magnet startup Vulcan Elements has reportedly won a supply contract for the US Army's SkyFoundry drone program, underscoring Washington's push to localize drone production and reduce reliance on China's rare-earth supply chain. Vulcan will produce high-performance neodymium-iron-boron magnets for the brushless DC motors used in small drones.
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