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Lockheed seeks US mineral supplies after Trump supply-chain push, sources say

5 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

5 August 2026

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regulatory

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Defense Tech

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Lockheed Martin is seeking to secure mineral supplies from the US following supply-chain initiatives under the Trump administration, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign sources for critical minerals essential to its defence manufacturing.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 4 Aug 2026 and 5 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must revisit your supply chains for critical minerals as Lockheed’s pivot signals rising demand and closer US sourcing mandates. Securing local mineral suppliers is becoming essential to stay competitive in defence contracts.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · first reported 4 Aug 2026 · latest 5 Aug 2026

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