Department Of Air Force Looks To Industry For Next Generation Power Solutions

The Department of the Air Force is seeking help from industry and academia to achieve breakthroughs in energy generation and storage, citing current batteries as a key limitation for Air Force applications. The DAF aims to improve battery energy density by two or three times and is looking for solutions that can enhance system performance through improved electrical power capabilities. The effort is part of a broader push to develop next-generation power solutions, with potential applications spanning ground installations to systems on the edge, according to a spokesperson for Eglin Air Force Base. This initiative was first reported by Breaking Defense.