Forge Nano, a technology company pioneering domestic battery and semiconductor innovations, announced it is developing a lithium-ion battery cell for the US Department of Defense for testing that includes battery materials solely sourced from the United States. The 18650 cylindrical cell is expected to have high capacity and energy density, while meeting Department of Defense requirements for cycle life and operating temperatures.
“In today’s environment of rising tariffs and global instability, producing a 100% U.S.-sourced lithium-ion cell isn’t just a strategic advantage – it’s a national security imperative,” said Paul Lichty, CEO of Forge Nano. “For the Department of Defense, having a secure, domestic supply of advanced battery technology ensures mission readiness, supply chain resilience, and energy independence in the face of growing international uncertainty.”
Forge Nano has vetted dozens of cell components from multiple US suppliers that comprise the 18650 cell. Forge Nano is producing the cell in Thornton, Colorado, using its 10 MWh/year cell manufacturing line to deliver cells to the US Department of Defense for testing in 2025.
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