NATO and EU Has been published in the list of important raw materials Security and technology industry. According to International Strategic Studies (IISS), these are required for land, naval, space and guided arms departments Complex ingredients.
A modern war car uses its raw materials Sensors, weapons, armorHelmet and communications. The sensors are increasingly complex and dependent on continuous essential products.
For example, the base glass and glasses are used Silicon and potteryInfrared and night vision views – the main components in the lower choice environments – may contain Mercury, Cadmium Telluro, Germanio, Copper and Tando.
Copper and Germania: two strategic raw materials
Are classified as copper and Germanio Strategic materials By the European Union, it depends on the imports of 17% and 42% respectively. China is the largest world manufacturer In both products, an average of 38% of global copper production and 83% of Germanio’s world production between 2016 and 2020.
Las Modern warships Although the maritime field uses less than the space, land or guided arms fields, they use a variety of important items in their composition.
However, there is still a large need for many items that are considered a moderate risk to the distribution chain Aluminum, iron, steel and copper. For example, aluminum is widely used in the construction of the naval, especially for cards, super strokes and components of the inner boxes.
The EU depends on 58% of the import of aluminum China is its largest world manufacturer. Between 2016 and 2020, China refers to an average of 56% of world aluminum production.
What are possible political answers?
European Union tries to grow up to alleviate delivery risks Extraction, change and recycling The countrymen of these important items. In addition EU Criticism Act By 2024, different member states are making their own National strategies.
The France military programming law By 2024-2030, the Ministry of Defense allows the Ministry of Defense to create semi-installed goods, components and industrial reserves required for the armed forces.
Spain’s safety industrial strategy includes notes and recommendations for upgrading and strengthening both the distribution chain and both Material supply.
Similarly, the National Strategy of the German 2024 Security Department leads to the use of the national funds of raw materials, in order to strengthen the safety of distribution Security and Security DepartmentAnd establishing the supervision of the distribution chains of the important raw materials for the security sector should be improved.
Other European countries such as Italy, Poland and the United KingdomThey are also developing strategies related to raw materials and potential exploitation National resources. However, the government -centered government documents are still not available.
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