The BEACONS facility, funded by a $30 million DoD award, aims to accelerate domestic battery innovation, build a China-free supply chain, and support the defense sector’s growing energy needs. (Utility Dive)
With a ban on Chinese battery suppliers for DOD set to take effect in 2027, BEACONS Director Kyeongjae Cho said the goal is clear: “Supply chain resilience and independence—especially for defense.”