EnergySource
Sep 15, 2025
Jet fuel, China, and lanthanum: a hidden risk to US military power projection
By
Macdonald Amoah, Morgan Bazilian, and Jahara Matisek
The making of jet fuel for military use depends on the rare earth element lanthanum. With China in control of most of the element's supply, the United States must prepare for potential supply disruptions.