What Happened
New Chemistry Enables Longer Endurance And Heavier Payloads
The US military’s increasing demand for capable and power-hungry drones is driving innovation in battery technology. Sion Power’s lithium-metal batteries offer double the energy density of conventional lithium-ion, enabling longer flight times and heavier payloads. According to Job Rijssenbeek, CTO of Sion Power, this technology is rechargeable and manufactured in the US, reducing dependence on China-made materials. The company’s Licerion Strike cell delivers up to 500 Wh/kg, making it an attractive option for defense customers. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.