India mulling strategic rare earth reserve, top defence official reveals
- Posted on September 20, 2025
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India mulling strategic rare earth reserve, top defence official reveals

India is planning a strategic reserve of critical minerals for defense manufacturing, mirroring global efforts to secure domestic supply chains. This move, revealed by a top Defence Ministry official, aims to address immediate needs, especially after China's rare earth export controls disrupted industries.