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War Department Commits $1.5 Billion to Wolfspeed
Original: War Department Commits $1.5B to Wolfspeed for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors
The US War Department has pledged $1.5 billion to chipmaker Wolfspeed to support production of wide bandgap semiconductors. The funding signals continued federal investment in advanced power electronics considered critical for defense applications. Wolfspeed is a leading maker of silicon carbide chips, and the commitment underscores how semiconductor supply chains remain a strategic priority for the US military and national security planners.
Why now: Federal funding for a strategic chipmaker highlights growing Pentagon investment in defense-critical semiconductor supply chains.
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