IDST Intelligence ClassificationTechnology & Capability Intelligence | Capability Intelligence | Strategic Impact | Strategic Competition | Threat Assessment | Technology Watch Time HorizonNear-Term (0–2 Years) | Mid-Term (3–7 Years) | Long-Term (8–15 Years) Executive Summary Graphite—one of the most versatile forms of carbon—has emerged as a critical strategic material underpinning modern industrial, defense, and aerospace…

