Expeditionary Power- and Energy-Dense Implementations (ExPEDitions)

Department of Defense · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · Solicitation · DARPA-PS-26-118

posted 5 June 2026 · closed 19 August 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12

Summary

DARPA is soliciting innovative solutions to develop high‑energy‑density, high power‑density rechargeable batteries and fuel cells for rapid transition to end users. The effort aims to combine the endurance of fuels with the logistical advantages of electric systems, seeking abstracts from battery developers to advance core technology and manufacturing.

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