Elmet Technologies awarded $36M US defence contract for molybdenum and tungsten
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Elmet Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Elmet Group Co, has been awarded a contract valued at approximately USD 36 million by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to supply molybdenum and tungsten alloys and precision wire to the US National Defense Stockpile. The materials are used in the production of jet engine components and other aerospace applications.
The award is separate from the DLA contract with a ceiling value of USD 2 billion announced by the Elmet Group on September 14, 2026.
Molybdenum and tungsten are refractory metals capable of withstanding high temperatures. Under the new contract, Elmet Technologies will supply DLA Strategic Materials, which manages the National Defense Stockpile, with titanium-zirconium-molybdenum (TZM) alloy billets, bar stock and ingots, as well as specialised molybdenum and tungsten wire.
TZM is a molybdenum alloy strengthened by small additions of titanium and zirconium. It retains its strength at higher temperatures than pure molybdenum and is used in aerospace and defence applications requiring materials to operate under high heat and stress.
“This award reflects the depth of Elmet Technologies’ capabilities in molybdenum and tungsten, from specialty alloy billets and bar to precision ultra-fine wire with advanced properties,” stated Derek Fox, President of the Critical Materials Components Division of The Elmet Group. “Refractory metals are foundational to aerospace manufacturing and the production of jet engine components. As a vertically integrated US manufacturer, we believe this contract further demonstrates our role as a trusted domestic source of critical materials and precision-engineered components.”
The award draws on Elmet Technologies’ metallurgical engineering capabilities in tungsten and molybdenum, from powder through finished mill products and components, which have supported customers in aerospace, defence, and other critical industries for nearly a century.
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- Powder Metallurgy Review (2026-10-07) - Original article: Elmet Technologies awarded USD 36M US defence contract for molybdenum and tungsten - https://www.metal-powder.tech/elmet-technologies-awarded-36m-us-defence-contract-for-molybdenum-and-tungsten/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elmet-technologies-awarded-36m-us-defence-contract-for-molybdenum-and-tungsten