At a time when the aerospace and defense industry is being asked to deliver faster and at greater scale than ever, market pressures and geopolitical restrictions are complicating access to the critical materials needed to manufacture advanced technologies.

Join AIA Vice President of International Affairs Dak Hardwick, SAFE Center for Critical Minerals Strategy Executive Director Abigail Hunter, and rare earth magnet physicist Katie Gallagher Boggs on Thursday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m. ET for a timely AeroInsight examining the state of critical mineral supply chains, the steps industry has already taken to reduce reliance on adversarial sources, and the potential impacts of new sourcing requirements. Attendees will also get an early look at newly released industry research that sheds light on the opportunities and challenges facing manufacturers as key compliance deadlines approach.