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10 Jan 25. Hadean and Faculty AI Team for AI Defence Integrations. Spatial computing company, Hadean, and AI solutions provider, Faculty AI, have agreed to team up and accelerate the advancement of AI integrations for defence, security, and national or international governance.
The collaboration marks a significant milestone in harnessing the power of live and synthetic data to propel innovation and support the global customer base with new offerings.
The agreement aims to leverage world-leading expertise in developing AI-driven solutions, and AI-powered spatial computing technology to exploit synergies and develop tailored capabilities. As Open AI’s first implementation partner, Faculty AI will bring experience in helping organisations across industries deliver AI solutions, while Hadean will contribute a track record in enabling defence organisations, including the UK Ministry of Defence and the British Army, to orchestrate systems and technologies at scale.
The partnership will combine Faculty’s experience of developing and deploying AI models onto UAVs and other edge devices with the Hadean Platform to leverage on a large-scale synthetic environment that can simulate immersive and complex scenarios and aid the development of novel AI models, capitalising on synthetic data generated across different sources, and addressing challenges associated with limited real-world data for training, and test and evaluation of systems and technologies.
It will enable the rapid validation of algorithms and allow the delivery of fit-for-purpose prototype technologies, at the speed of relevance, for addressing critical challenges including subject identification, tracking object movement, and exploring autonomous swarming development, deployment and operations.
Hadean Chief Executive Officer, Craig Beddis, said: “The fusion of Hadean’s proven spatial computing platform with Faculty AI’s expertise and AI capabilities represents our joint commitment as technologists to bring the best and brightest minds together and consistently deliver value to our customers. As our business continues to scale internationally, our work with Faculty AI will further elevate the development of purpose-driven solutions and keep Hadean at the edge of the AI development lifecycle.”
Head of Defence at Faculty, Andrew Van Der Lem, said: “AI is an epoch-defining technology – and it is now set to revolutionise productivity and decision making in National Security and Defence. From autonomous systems to processing electronic signals, AI will help the UK operate quicker and more intelligently than our adversaries. This partnership between two industry leaders will offer new services to public and private sector clients, whilst fundamentally rethinking how AI can impact operations.”
Reflecting a wider movement of collaboration between disruptive SMEs with trusted domain-specific knowledge, the team-up will aim to influence the future landscape of AI-driven technology and foster innovation that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of defence and national security. (Source: UAS VISION)
09 Jan 25. Teledyne HiRel Semiconductors announces the availability of its Gallium Nitride (GaN) high-power RF switch, model TDSW84230EP. This switch offers high peak power and is designed to replace Positive-Intrinsic-Negative (PIN) diode-based RF Switches commonly used in RF front ends of many of today’s tactical and military communication radio systems. Developed using a wide-bandgap GaN High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) process, this switch offers a very high breakdown voltage and high saturation current capabilities and is available in a 16-pin quad-flat no-lead (QFN) 3 mm x 3 mm x 0.8 mm plastic surface mount package and qualified to a military temperature range of –55?C to 125?C.
“Today, we’re releasing our latest RF GaN Switch, optimized for Aerospace and Defense applications”
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The TDSW84230EP SPDT GaN reflective switch leverages monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) design techniques and supports a high 20 watts CW power handling, operating from 30 MHz to 5 GHz. It has a low 0.2 dB insertion loss and a high 45 dB port isolation offering significant efficiency and board area savings compared to PIN diode architectures.
“Today, we’re releasing our latest RF GaN Switch, optimized for Aerospace and Defense applications,” said Mont Taylor, Vice President, and Business Development Manager at Teledyne HiRel. “To meet the multiple wideband continuous operation demand in today’s military and defense software defined radio architectures, this high-power GaN switch delivers an ideal solution for replacing traditional PIN diode switches, tolerating up to 900mA/mm saturation currents and high voltage RF-power handling capabilities. The inherent high breakdown voltage and carrier density of GaN technology enable higher operating power capabilities while delivering high linearity to better support harmonic and spurious signal requirements associated with traditional PIN diode switches.”
The TDSW84230EP devices are available for order and shipment today, from Teledyne HiRel Semiconductors or an authorized distributor, in commercial versions. They are shipped from our DoD Trusted Facility in Milpitas, California. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
09 Jan 25. Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVST) (“Microvast” or the “Company”), a global leader in advanced battery technologies, today announced a significant milestone in the development of its True All-Solid-State Battery (ASSB) technology. This advancement represents a key step forward in improving safety, energy density, and efficiency for critical applications such as data center backup power systems and electric school buses, while also paving the way for future innovations in robotics and other high-demand sectors such as electric vehicles.
“By developing a technology that eliminates liquid electrolytes and prioritizes scalability, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of industries requiring reliable and safe energy storage solutions.”
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Unlike conventional lithium-ion or semi solid-state batteries, Microvast’s ASSB utilizes a bipolar stacking architecture that enables internal series connections within a single battery cell. Traditional lithium-ion and semi solid-state batteries, constrained by the limitations of liquid electrolytes, typically operate at nominal voltages of 3.2V to 3.7V per cell. In contrast, Microvast’s technology completely eliminates liquid electrolytes. This breakthrough allows a single cell to achieve dozens of volts or higher based on specific application needs. A voltage unattainable by any battery containing liquid electrolytes, which would otherwise decompose under such high voltages.
This bipolar design significantly reduces the number of interconnections between cells, modules, and packs. This simplifies the overall system architecture and enhances both energy efficiency and operational safety. Furthermore, Microvast has developed its proprietary all-solid electrolyte separator membrane based on an advanced polyaramid separator, which is non-porous and tailored specifically for solid-state applications. This separator ensures excellent ionic conductivity, structural stability, and long-term durability, addressing one of the most critical technical challenges in solid-state battery technology. Moreover, the ability to maintain stable high-voltage operation without compromising safety or long-term reliability underscores a key technical advantage of Microvast’s ASSB technology, positioning it as a transformative innovation in the battery industry.
“Our solid-state battery innovation represents a significant leap forward in addressing real-world safety and efficiency challenges,” said Yang Wu, CEO of Microvast. “By developing a technology that eliminates liquid electrolytes and prioritizes scalability, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of industries requiring reliable and safe energy storage solutions.”
Microvast’s ASSB technology introduces a new frontier in customized cell design. With its flexible form factor and voltage configuration, Microvast’s solid-state batteries can be custom made to meet the specific energy and spatial requirements of advanced robotic systems. This makes the ASSB a key enabler for upcoming AI-driven systems and applications.
“Our bipolar architecture, combined with our proprietary all-solid separator, not only simplifies battery design, but also enhances energy density and operational safety,” said Dr. Wenjuan Mattis, CTO of Microvast. “Further, the absence of liquid electrolytes ensures our batteries can operate at voltages unattainable by conventional designs, underscoring the transformative potential of our technology. This flexibility in cell design empowers us to address emerging applications in fields such as advanced robotics and compact energy systems.”
Looking ahead, Microvast is advancing to the next phase: the pilot production study. This phase represents a bold step into a new technological frontier, where our engineering team will apply innovative approaches to overcome unique manufacturing challenges. With a commitment to advancing battery technology, Microvast aims to deliver dependable, safe, and high-performance solutions that set new industry standards.
About Microvast
Microvast is a global leader in providing battery technologies for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. With a legacy of over 17 years, Microvast has consistently delivered cutting-edge battery systems that empower a cleaner and more sustainable future. The company’s innovative approach and dedication to excellence have positioned it as a trusted partner for customers around the world. Microvast was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Stafford, Texas.
For more information, please visit www.microvast.com or follow us on LinkedIn (@microvast). (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
09 Jan 25. Fusion-grade steel produced at scale in UK-first. Researchers achieve 10x production cost savings for reduced activation steel.
A United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) working group has successfully demonstrated the industrial scale production of fusion-grade steel.
This achievement has the potential to reduce production costs by an order of magnitude and improve the efficiency of future fusion powerplants.
In just its first year, the NEURONE (Neutron Irradiation of Advanced Steels) consortium has achieved a UK-first breakthrough. The group successfully produced fusion-grade reduced-activation ferritic-martensitic (RAFM) steel on an industrial scale, using a seven-tonne Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at the Materials Processing Institute (MPI) in Middlesborough.
David Bowden, Group Team Leader for Materials Science and Engineering at UKAEA and NEURONE programme lead, said: “One of the major challenges for delivering fusion energy is developing structural materials able to withstand the extreme temperatures (at least up to 650 degrees Celsius (°C)) and high neutron loads required by future fusion powerplants.”
The high temperatures and radiation levels caused by the high neutron loads arise as a result of the fusion reaction. The structural materials therefore serve an important role maintaining the integrity of the fusion powerplant under these conditions.
Based on EAF technology, with enhanced purification and thermomechanical protocols, this approach has the potential to dramatically decrease production costs by up to 10 times compared to conventional RAFM counterparts, utilising existing and readily scalable infrastructure within the supply chain.
MPI led the trials which enabled the manufacture, testing and analysis of specialist high temperature steels initially at laboratory scale leading to industrial scale trials in their EAF.
Richard Birley, NEURONE project lead at MPI said: “As the only sovereign UK steel research facility able to produce RAFM steel at this scale this is a groundbreaking moment for nuclear fusion R&D.”
“The production of 5.5 tonnes of fusion-grade RAFM steel lays the foundation for cost-effective manufacturing of these types of fusion steel for future commercial fusion programmes,” Dr Bowden explains.
“NEURONE plans to produce advanced variants of RAFM steel, capable of operating up to 650°C – a stretch target, given the solid-state physics of irradiated materials behaviour. Developing these types of steel could also benefit adjacent industries that require high-strength, high-temperature structural steels, such as nuclear fission or petrochemicals. The programme also intends to produce an optimised advanced RAFM alloy using the electric arc furnace at a similar multi-tonne scale to the best EU developmental fusion (RAFM) steel (EUROFER 97),” he concludes.
The NEURONE Consortium is a ~£12m collaboration between UKAEA’s Materials Division and academic and industry partners across the UK, as well as international partners, which provide access to neutron irradiation facilities.
NEURONE was established to research, test and develop steels to operate at higher temperatures compared to conventional counterparts. This will maximise the capacity of fusion machines to extract heat, which is used to power turbines and create electricity, improving the overall efficiency of fusion powerplants.
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The NEURONE Consortium consists of representatives from universities and organisations around the UK. Universities include the University of Swansea, University of Sheffield, University of Birmingham, Imperial College London, University of Manchester, University of Bristol, University of Strathclyde Glasgow and University of Oxford. Two industry partner organisations – the Materials Processing Institute and Sheffield Forgemasters – are involved as well as The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). NEURONE is also supporting a range of PhD students and summer student placements to upskill the next generation of researchers.
NEURONE has also produced more than 50 different variants of advanced reduced-activation ferritic-martensitic (ARAFM) steel alloy for analysis. New approaches have been established for analysing damage to materials, and data has been compiled on the performance of small initial lab-scale melts of material which range between 100 to 400 grams in mass.
There is potential opportunity for specialist UK steel manufacturers to be involved with the NEURONE Consortium’s activity in future, considering different aspects of ARAFM steel manufacture such as forging, rolling, and developing optimised process parameters.
(Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
09 Jan 25. Honeywell and NXP Expand Partnership to Accelerate Next-generation Aviation Technology.
* Groundbreaking aviation collaboration designed to expedite development and adoption of enhanced software, large area cockpit displays and autonomy platform
* Honeywell Anthem cockpit powered by NXP’s i.MX 8 applications processors will help improve operational efficiency, safety and unlock value for pilots and operators
* Vertical Aerospace to leverage latest technology in eVTOL aircraft
* Aviation expansion builds on companies’ progress in building automation
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and NXP ® Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) announced at CES 2025 an expanded partnership that will accelerate aviation product development and chart the path for autonomous flight. This builds on the companies’ existing relationship, which is focused on helping optimize how building management systems sense and securely control energy consumption, announced at CES 2024.
The groundbreaking aviation collaboration will combine Honeywell’s deep aerospace expertise, the proven capabilities of Honeywell Anthem avionics and NXP’s high-performance computing architecture, enabling AI-driven aerospace technology that helps improve operational efficiency for planning and managing flights. The work will also support faster transitions to new chipsets and technologies.
The companies will team to advance large-area displays for next-generation cockpits with thinner, high-resolution screens designed to improve visual clarity and system efficiency. Additionally, they will explore how to simplify and streamline migrations to newer avionic technologies, as well as extend critical aviation technologies’ lifecycles, helping to deliver long-term value for aircraft manufacturers and operators.
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“Our industrial domain expertise combined with NXP’s best-in-class technology is a powerful accelerator for industrial leaders on the path to autonomy,” said Vimal Kapur, chairman and CEO of Honeywell. “Working together, we are developing differentiated solutions and services that shape the future of automation, driving significant customer outcomes and fueling Honeywell’s growth.”
NXP’s domain-based architecture paves the path to autonomy, featuring high-compute capabilities, integrated cybersecurity and functional safety, including technology developed for the automotive industry. It will now be adapted for aviation applications on Honeywell Anthem, the industry’s first cloud-connected cockpit system. This is a continuation of co-creation between the two companies, which includes NXP applications processers embedded in Honeywell’s Building Management, Fire Safety and Security products. Looking ahead, the companies are expanding this work to include AI and machine learning in building controllers.
For the aerospace industry, Honeywell will leverage a variety of NXP processors, including the i.MX 8 applications processors currently leveraged in Honeywell’s Advanced Control for Buildings platform and S32N super-integration processors, providing a range of high-performance, intelligent solutions that can be adapted for the needs of various aircraft. With NXP’s processors, Honeywell Anthem will deliver faster data processing for real-time AI-driven insights, enhancing safety and optimizing performance both in the air and on the ground.
“Bringing avionics closer to autonomous flight requires a unique combination of high-performance processing and AI, advanced connectivity and security, and functional safety,” said Kurt Sievers, President and CEO, NXP Semiconductors. “NXP’s broad portfolio and systems solutions approach makes us a natural partner for Honeywell on the journey towards creating innovative, intelligent and autonomous avionics that can sense, think and act.”
One of the early adopters that will benefit from this collaboration is Vertical Aerospace, a leader in eVTOL aircraft that is currently testing its piloted VX4 prototype aircraft featuring Honeywell Anthem.
“By fulfilling the promise of advanced air mobility, electric aircraft like the VX4 represent a bold vision for the future,” said Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace. “Honeywell Anthem has already proven to be a highly capable platform, and we’re excited to explore how its capabilities can be further enhanced by NXP’s advanced computing to lessen pilot workloads while increasing situational awareness. Together, we see opportunities to make travel quicker, cleaner and safer, supporting our shared vision to transform how the world moves.”
(Source: ASD Network)
08 Jan 25. South 8 Technologies (South 8), the developer of LiGas®, a liquefied gas electrolyte for advanced lithium-ion batteries, announced today that the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center has awarded a $1.6m contract to a team of companies led by South 8 to demonstrate standardized lithium-ion battery packs for defense applications. South 8 is partnering with a battery cell manufacturer and a leading vendor of battery packs to deliver prototypes that will offer a broad operating temperature range and high performance in extreme cold environments to the U.S. Army. The standardized battery pack will contain 24 of South 8’s Arctic™ LiGas 18650 cells. South 8’s LiGas is a liquefied gas electrolyte that dramatically improves the energy performance, safety, charging speed, and cost of Li-ion batteries, providing high performance in extreme cold weather. Since LiGas alleviates many common concerns associated with Li-ion batteries, the prototype battery packs will be more capable than traditional packs and ideal for various military applications including radios, communication systems, and night vision goggles in any extreme climate.
“We are grateful to have continued support from the U.S. Army DEVCOM C5ISR Center to develop improved Li-ion battery systems that can power military devices during critical missions in cold climates,” said Rusty Heffner, Vice President of Strategy at South 8. “This prototyping effort brings us one step closer to qualifying LiGas battery cells in a standardized battery pack that will provide a unique capability to the U.S. military, especially units that are deployed in the Arctic.”
This new effort follows two other projects for South 8 this year with the U.S. Army’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) as part of its Family of Advanced Standard Batteries (FAStBat) program. Under the first $6.4 m contract, South 8 is collaborating with NanoGraf to deliver higher energy, safer, and higher-performing batteries for soldiers by developing a high-rate injection system for its LiGas electrolyte that will bolster domestic production of Li-ion batteries. South 8 and NanoGraf are also working alongside Pale Blue Earth as part of another contract to prototype the first Operational Single Cell for Accessory Readiness (OSCAR) batteries that to provide sustainable, rechargeable energy storage that is domestically-produced and that reduces the battery burden on soldiers in the field. To learn more about South 8 and its LiGas liquefied gas electrolyte, please visit www.south8.com. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
07 Jan 25. Aurora and SkyGrid: Advancing Future Air Mobility. Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, is teaming up with SkyGrid to pave the way for the future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) by developing cutting-edge solutions for the integration and management of uncrewed aerial vehicles into the national airspace. Both companies bring complementary expertise to the table, with Aurora providing technical expertise in autonomous aircraft operations and SkyGrid offering its solutions for AAM operators flying both crewed and uncrewed missions.
AAM is poised to make air travel and transportation more affordable, accessible, and environmentally friendly, with autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles at the heart of it all. Widespread adoption depends on establishing an infrastructure that can safely and efficiently integrate these aircraft into everyday airspace operations.
“As we progress with advanced air mobility, we’re actively reshaping transportation logistics of people and cargo,” said Larry Wirsing, vice president of aircraft and product development at Aurora. “At Aurora, we are proud to be working with SkyGrid to bring the highest quality and reliability to every stage of this journey, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to ensure sustainable and accessible solutions for urban flight.”
SkyGrid, a Boeing joint venture based in Austin, Texas, specializes in providing a ground-based system to meet the emerging needs of AAM. As an aviation Third-Party Service Provider (TSP), SkyGrid is developing a platform that provides AAM operators—flying both crewed and uncrewed missions—with a detailed digital representation of their operating environment. This system delivers pre-flight and in-flight situational awareness, as well as decision support services, to help operators safely and efficiently navigate today’s airspace.
“Aurora and SkyGrid share a vision for a future where autonomous air mobility is seamlessly integrated into everyday life,” said Jia Xu, CEO of SkyGrid. “By combining Aurora’s deep expertise in autonomous aircraft development with SkyGrid’s advanced digital platform for situational awareness and decision support for aviation autonomy, we are creating the foundation for a safe, efficient, and scalable airspace system that empowers operators to realize the full potential of advanced air mobility.”
Aurora engineers, working across sites in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Switzerland, are leading the technical development of the high assurance system that will ensure seamless integration of autonomous vehicles into the airspace. This system will support autonomous eVTOLs in maintaining situational awareness, detecting and avoiding potential obstacles, and providing critical information related to weather, air traffic, and other challenging contingencies. Aurora is providing leadership and subject matter expertise in the most critical disciplines, such as system engineering, architecture, software development, and certification.
“A successful future for Advanced Air Mobility depends on building a robust, standardized framework for autonomous vehicle operations,” said Wirsing. “Aurora’s work with SkyGrid isn’t only about developing innovative technologies. It’s also about creating regulatory and operational foundations that will allow autonomous aerial vehicles to become a natural extension of air travel and transportation.”
Through this collaboration, Aurora and SkyGrid are laying the groundwork for the next generation of flight – one that will redefine the possibilities of mobility. (Source: ASD Network)
07 Jan 25. US Army turns to microreactors to enhance base readiness, resilience. The US Army is collaborating with the advanced nuclear energy sector to assess the potential for deploying microreactors on one or more Army installations by 2030.
This initiative underscores the Army’s commitment to enhancing installation resilience and ensuring mission readiness through innovative energy solutions. Microreactors, which are compact and transportable nuclear power systems, are emerging as a promising option to provide reliable, resilient and clean energy for critical military missions.
Their ability to operate independently of traditional energy grids makes them particularly well-suited for remote installations and contingency operations, where energy security is paramount.
Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, explained the importance of this development, saying, “When it comes to installation energy resilience and reliable power to support operational and strategic readiness on installations, we can’t leave anything off the table.”
The Army is pursuing this initiative as part of a deliberate and comprehensive planning process aimed at integrating advanced energy technologies to meet future operational demands. Advanced nuclear power, alongside other energy solutions, is being carefully evaluated to ensure it meets environmental, economic and safety requirements while supporting national security objectives.
In addition to enhancing energy resilience, microreactors could significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels, decrease logistical vulnerabilities, and support carbon reduction goals. Their scalability and adaptability make them a versatile tool for modernising military infrastructure and maintaining mission assurance in an increasingly complex global environment.
“We are actively developing a solution set that includes all types of power that will meet those needs; nuclear is one that we are looking at as part of our deliberate and thoughtful planning,” Jacobson said.
The Army has partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit, interagency stakeholders, and utility providers to conduct rigorous assessments of siting options, reactor designs and operational feasibility. These collaborations are critical to ensure the successful integration of microreactors into the Army’s forward-leaning energy enterprise.
(Source: Defence Connect)
02 Jan 25. Israel creates hub to hasten military AI, autonomy research. The Israeli government has established a new office at the Ministry of Defense tasked with overseeing technology development in the fields of artificial intelligence and autonomy, according to a government announcement. Named the AI and Autonomy Administration, the outfit will operate under the auspices of the Directorate of Defense Research & Development, a key player in the country’s military-technology ecosystem.
Officials said the goal is to transform the combat capabilities of all the military branches in order to maintain the Israel Defense Forces’ operational edge in the Middle East.
The office is expected to “bring together experts from IDF technological units, academia, defense industries, and startups to achieve unprecedented operational and technological breakthroughs,” the statement reads.
The organizational focus on AI and autonomy comes amid the ongoing “Iron Swords” war against Hamas and Hezbollah that Israel has been waging for over a year on several fronts in parallel, and which continues to claim the lives of soldiers.
According to the IDF, 891 soldiers have died in the war as of Jan. 2, 2025. About 5,570 soldiers have been injured.
Part of the Israeli campaign is based on roughly 360,000 reserve soldiers who have been drafted since Hamas fighters attacked on Oct. 7, 2023, making it the largest reserve mobilization in the history of the IDF. A third of them has served or is still serving more than 150 days.
That is also one of the reasons Israel is establishing the new office, as officials hope to reduce manpower and budget needed to prosecute the wars.
“The capabilities we develop will enhance our operational superiority while reducing casualties, increasing operational tempo, and optimizing resource utilization,” said the ministry’s director general, Eyal Zamir.
“Our future battlefield will see integrated teams of soldiers and autonomous systems working in concert,” he said. “We remain committed to investing in ground, air, naval, intelligence, and space capabilities, providing our forces with cutting-edge technologies that amplify their effectiveness.” (Source: Defense News Early Bird/Defense News)
05 Jan 25. Aspilsan powers Türkiye’s defense projects with advanced battery systems. Aspilsan Energy, a key Turkish battery and energy storage company, provided advanced battery systems throughout 2024 for several prominent defense projects, including the Kaan, Hurjet, Hurkus, Gokbey, and Atak-2 aircraft and helicopters.
These locally designed battery solutions have met critical needs for the Turkish Armed Forces, underscoring Türkiye’s pursuit of self-sufficiency in defense and aviation.
Founded in 1981 in Kayseri with donations from residents, Aspilsan Energy initially produced rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.
Over the decades, the company expanded its product range to supply batteries and power systems for both military and civilian applications, including portable radios, ground combat equipment, and various aircraft platforms.
Achievements in 2024
• Defense collaborations: Aspilsan’s battery systems powered cutting-edge Turkish defense and aerospace programs, such as Kaan, Hurjet, Hurkus, Gokbey, Atak-2 and Tusas drone projects like Anka and Aksungur.
• Certification and innovation: By securing necessary international certifications, Aspilsan contributed locally produced battery solutions to major aviation platforms, further boosting Türkiye’s domestic production capabilities.
Expanding product portfolio
Aspilsan Energy general manager Prof. Dr. Ahmet Turan Ozdemir noted that the company increased its revenue and introduced new product lines despite global market pressures.
Beyond its core defense work, Aspilsan aims to reduce Türkiye’s reliance on foreign energy sources by developing energy storage systems for broader commercial and strategic use.
Driving domestic self-sufficiency
By delivering reliable battery solutions for advanced aerial platforms, Aspilsan plays a vital role in achieving energy and defense independence. This commitment to innovation and local production helps position Türkiye as a rising player in the global defense and aviation sectors.
(Source: Google/https://www.turkiyetoday.com/)
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