Defense Advanced Battery Supply Chain
Abstract
DoD's low-demand signal and complex specifications for batteries make it difficult to engage with high-volume automotive battery suppliers. This typically results in the use of inferior and expensive batteries for military applications. DIU is engaging commercial companies to develop standard battery modules that leverage state-of-the-art technologies for defense applications. Funding is being executed through multiple Commercial Solution Openings by DIU's internal contracting office based on its Other Transaction Authority to prototype domestic production of multiple advanced battery cells and packaging that meet DoD standards These prototypes will assess and strengthen the manufacturing and supply chain resiliency of advanced batteries from domestic producers; accelerate efforts to partner with domestic battery producers targeting the commercial market for standardization and certification; align defense and Defense Industrial Base to commercial advanced battery development and production; address supply chain challenges for the use of commercial batteries. This funding supports the onshoring of domestic manufacturing, production, and standardization of advanced batteries at the raw material, battery cell, and module levels.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- a0a8cfd647413f3e660529381db4f3db