Rare Earth Oxide Content in Ukrainian Military Drones
Based on the UK governments pledge to supply 100,000 drones to Ukraine in 2025 and technical specifications from industry sources, hereʼs the estimated rare earth oxide and magnet content per drone: Neodymium Nd, Praseodymium Pr, Dysprosium Dy, Terbium Tb These are the main rare earth oxides used in the high-strength NdFeB (neodymium-iron-boron) permanent magnets found in drone electric motors, actuators, and some sensors
Metric Military Drone Ukraine) Consumer Drone DJI REOs per Unit 21.5g 510gMotor Power 20-30kW (interceptors) 13kWDy/Tb Usage Higher (thermal resilience) Minimal (consumer grade)The UKʼs 100,000 drones pledged to Ukraine will require 2.15 tonnes of rare earth oxides, predominantly neodymium and praseodymium, with smaller quantities of dysprosium and terbium for high-performance motors. This underscores the strategic importance of rare earth supply chains in modern warfare and the urgent need for Western nations to secure non-Chinese sources of these critical materials.
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The UK’s strategy prioritizes domestic recycling (Ionic Technologies) and global partnerships to secure REOs for defence and green industries. Ionic’s Belfast plant is the linchpin, providing traceable, low-carbon REOs while reducing geopolitical risks tied to Chinese supply chains.
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