New nanotech-enabled lithium-ion batteries developed by the US based A123Systems company deliver up to 10X longer cycle life, 5X power gains and five minute charge time. The new battery performance was validated by independent testing at Motorola and government research labs. The new technology uses nanoscale electrode technology, licensed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The new family of batteries is targeted at applications that require high power, high levels of safety, and longer life. Initial implementation of the new technology is aimed at the cordless power tools market. For hybrid electric/gasoline cars, currently using nickel-metal-hydride batteries, A123 believes its new lithium-ion batteries could provide equivalent power density and discharge rate at 20% of the weight. Other applications include advanced medical devices, hybrid electric vehicles, mobility products, robotics, and consumer electronics.
Greece’s Land Forces to Get Switchblade Loitering Weapons and Advanced Rocket Launchers
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Greece is actively modernizing its military capabilities with two significant procurements. Firstly, the Government Council for Foreign and Defense Affairs, known as KYSEA, has approved the purchase of approximately 590 U.S.-made Switchblade loitering munitions,...
Air Defense & C-UAS Innovations at the AUSA 2024 Exhibition
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Army Air Defense Undergoes Significant Modernization to Counter Drone Threats
The U.S. Army's air defense branch has experienced its most substantial modernization and growth in over four decades, primarily driven by the need to counter...
Elbit Systems Address US Army Artillery Modernization with Sigma 155×52 Wheeled Howitzer
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Elbit Systems of America showcases the Sigma Next Generation Howitzer at AUSA 2024, where competing systems from Sweden, South Korea, France, and Germany are likely to be presented, some in models, others in full...
U.S. Army Awards Two Contracts for Enhanced S-MET Increment II UGV Prototypes
The U.S. Army has awarded two contracts totaling $22 million to American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC, and HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc. for developing Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) Increment II prototypes.
The S-MET Increment II builds...
Defense-Update Weekly News Summary
Welcome to the Defense Update News Summary, your go-to source for the latest developments in defense technology, military strategy, and global security. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking advancements and critical issues shaping the...