Core Insights - The report by Govini highlights the ongoing reliance of the U.S. defense industry on Chinese suppliers despite efforts to decouple from China [1] - In 2024, 9.3% of the primary suppliers for nine key defense projects in the U.S. are Chinese companies [1] - The report emphasizes the vulnerability of U.S. weapon systems due to dependence on critical minerals, with 78% of weapon systems potentially affected by Chinese export controls [1] Summary by Categories Supplier Dependency - The U.S. defense industry still relies on Chinese suppliers, with 9.3% of primary suppliers in key defense projects being Chinese firms [1] Critical Minerals - Many weapon systems depend on critical minerals, and China's export controls highlight the industry's vulnerability [1] - A previous report indicated that 78% of U.S. weapon systems could be impacted by the global supply dominance of China over five critical minerals: antimony, gallium, germanium, tungsten, and tellurium [1]