Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A) announced a partnership with Niron Magnetics on December 11 2025 to develop advanced actuator solutions that use Niron’s iron‑nitride magnet technology for guided‑munitions and other defense applications.
The collaboration is designed to reduce Moog’s reliance on scarce rare‑earth materials, a key risk highlighted by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy. By integrating domestically produced, scalable iron‑nitride magnets, Moog expects to shorten lead times and lower exposure to geopolitical supply‑chain disruptions that have intensified in recent years.
Niron’s iron‑nitride technology is still in the pre‑commercial stage and requires further validation before it can be deployed in operational systems. Nevertheless, Moog plans to test and validate the new actuator designs in military environments, positioning the partnership as a long‑term investment in supply‑chain resilience and technology leadership.
"In an increasingly dynamic global landscape, reducing reliance on rare‑earth minerals strengthens supply‑chain resilience and enhances Moog’s ability to deliver uninterrupted support to the warfighter," said Jason Weiss, Land and Sea Systems Business Unit General Manager. Jonathan Rowntree, CEO of Niron Magnetics, added, "We look forward to combining our efforts to provide motion‑control capabilities that showcase American ingenuity at its finest, ensuring the technologies that our defensive forces rely on are as reliable, effective, and secure as possible."
The partnership signals a strategic shift for Moog’s defense business, potentially expanding its product portfolio and reinforcing its position as a trusted supplier of high‑performance motion‑control systems. By addressing a critical supply‑chain vulnerability, Moog may also improve its resilience to future geopolitical risks and strengthen its competitive edge in a market that increasingly values domestic, rare‑earth‑free solutions.
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