Dexter Magnetic Technologies (DMT), Electron Energy Corporation (EEC), and Magnetic Component Engineering (MCE), a consortium of leading magnetic solution companies, announced that they will work together to ensure compliance with the DFARS 252.225-7052 standard by mid-2026, covering NdFeB and Samarium Cobalt (SmCo) magnets. DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) is a supplement to the US Department of Defense's Federal Acquisition Regulation, primarily setting forth specific requirements for information security protection and cyber incident reporting for defense contractors.