# East Asia Brief — Procurement

1 briefings mentioning Procurement.

- [Pentagon ends Chinese mineral waivers before 2027 deadline](https://eastasiabrief.com/shipbuilding/pentagon-ends-chinese-mineral-waivers-before-2027-deadline-507) — The phaseout forces Korean and Japanese naval contractors to trace all neodymium magnets down to the mine under DFARS 252.225-7052 rules. *(October 3, 2026; Shipbuilding · Global · HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Shin-Etsu Chemical)*

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