Rare earth elements are used in consumer electronics such as smartphones and in defense-related equipment such as submarines.
October 31, 2025
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general
Rare earth elements have applications in both civilian electronics and military hardware.
Tomahawk cruise missiles are typically launched from surface ships or submarines rather than from ground-based platforms.
October 14, 2025
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technical
Typical launch platforms and deployment method for Tomahawk cruise missiles.