# DoW to Restrict Tungsten Procurement

DFARS 252.225-7052 is described as restricting Department of War purchases of tungsten mined, refined, or produced in China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran, effective January 1, 2027—about 90 days from October 2, 2026. The article’s “15 months” headline conflicts with its October 1, 2026 publication date and the stated effective date. Contractors supporting DoW acquisitions should assess whether the clause applies to their awards and verify its requirements with their contracting officers; the article also notes that Western Star Resources’ exploration results do not establish a near-term commercial supply alternative.

- Contractors with applicable DoW awards should review tungsten material-origin records and supplier-traceability plans for covered materials.
- **Key deadline:** The stated effective date is January 1, 2027. Confirm clause applicability and sourcing expectations with the contracting officer rather than relying on the article’s inconsistent headline.
- The article is paid promotional content, and the cited exploration results should not be treated as evidence of available near-term tungsten supply.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of War (DoW)

### Sources
- [The Pentagon's Chinese Tungsten Ban Starts in 15 Months - The Globe and Mail](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/ITRG-A/pressreleases/36961363/the-pentagon-s-chinese-tungsten-ban-starts-in-15-months) - The Globe and Mail