Rare earth elements are called the basis of new materials. Few countries have the technology to use them; Thanks to the development of rare earth materials, the United States had been significantly ahead of other countries in military technology over the previous thirty years.
Recently, important news related to rare earth materials circulated in China: a submarine-mounted permanent magnet propulsion motor was successfully tested in Sanya. This means overcoming Western technological limitations and making significant breakthroughs in Chinese rare earth technology.
In 1986, a rare earth permanent magnet motor was successfully developed for the first time; The USA, France and Russia followed this development and applied it to nuclear submarines. In the face of technological restrictions from Western countries and Russia, it took China 30 years for a breakthrough and successful development. China has now reached the level of these developed countries in this area.
The development of the rare earth permanent magnet motor and its use in the navy was an important historical event for submarines. It directly improves the engine efficiency of the Chinese nuclear submarine, improves stealth, endurance and service life. Such a system is easy to operate and maintain, reduces the workload of personnel and increases the overall performance and deterrent potential of the submarine. According to the original article, the emergence of these weapons could render systems worth hundreds of billions on American submarines ineffective.
Rare earth materials are a strategic resource in China. They are used to produce many high-performance materials, including permanent magnets, a key material for permanent magnet propulsion motors. China has achieved significant results in this area: materials that were previously exported are also used in its own developments. Their use will contribute to the rapid development of Chinese technology.