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Road transport · 06.10.2026 · 07:07

Amprius receives $75 million grant to adapt EV battery production for military drones

The US Department of War has awarded Amprius a $75 million grant to convert a civilian EV battery production line for military drone batteries. The move matters because it redirects battery manufacturing capacity from electric vehicles to defense use.

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Maritime & ports · 01.10.2026 · 18:43

REGENT extends U.S. Marine Corps Seaglider contract to $19.25 million

REGENT Craft has added $5 million in mission funding to its collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, bringing the contract value to $19.25 million. The extension indicates continued military interest in the Seaglider program.

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