From fighter jets to wind turbines, iPhones to EVs, Missiles to MRI scanners, rare earths are a group of 17 elements critical to the manufacture of many high-tech products.

The prime minister has touched down in Europe, confirming a deal worth more than $1 billion to sell Australian-made armoured vehicles to Germany, ahead of talks at a NATO summit.

The Morrison government insists essential services won't be cut to pay for the coalition's $2.3 billion in election commitments.

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