In today’s defense landscape, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) play a crucial role in surveillance, intelligence, and combat missions. Yet, the longevity and efficiency of these UAVs are tightly tied to advancements in energy storage. Hybrid Energy Storage Systems (HESS)—which combine batteries, fuel...

Batteries are big business for the Department of the Air Force. The procurement and maintenance of batteries are handled by various entities and without a unified framework for assessing needs or planning for obsolescence, it is nearly impossible to identify technology gaps, overlaps, or opportuniti...