Batteries come in many shapes and sizes: big and small; heavy and lightweight; rectangular and round. Whatever the form, they share one key trait: these devices have quietly become one of the most important technology enablers of the 21st century. Hardly a week goes by without a claim of a breakthrough set to reshape the world of energy, or a reminder of their strategic place in the evolving balance of power. While the importance of batteries for civilian use is widely recognised, their military role is less understood. As Allied defence spending increases, the demand for batteries is expected to follow suit. This creates an opportunity to bolster supply chains, build up domestic production and push innovation forward – all while making warfighting capabilities stronger.
Wanted: More Batteries for Defence | Royal United Services Institute
