Aerospace glossary

DFARS

Also called Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

The US Defense Department's supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, adding defense-specific contract rules. Its clauses restrict sourcing of specialty metals, certain magnets and some Chinese-made components.

Also listed under Industry, Minerals.

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