Li-S Energy Advances Defence Battery Strategy with New Partnership | ASX All Ordinaries

June 26, 2025 02:29 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Defence Testing Framework to Guide Joint Development

The signed agreement enables both parties to evaluate Li-S Energy’s battery cells under specialised defence-relevant conditions. The testing will focus on gauging cell performance and safety across use cases applicable to military-grade environments.

Through this process, the companies aim to identify candidate systems within the partner’s defence portfolio that could be enhanced by Li-S Energy’s lightweight, high-density energy storage technology. The collaboration will also explore integration pathways and alignments with procurement processes for defence forces across key global jurisdictions.

Strategic Infrastructure Underpins Scale-Up Plan

Li-S Energy’s purpose-built facility, capable of delivering energy storage cells for rigorous field testing, is central to its near-term execution roadmap. According to company leadership, this operational capacity supports deeper engagements with defence partners and accelerates development timelines.

The global defence sector continues to demonstrate expanding requirements for compact and efficient energy solutions, driven by an increase in unmanned aerial, land, and maritime systems. The integration of advanced battery technology plays a growing role in meeting performance specifications in next-generation soldier and vehicle systems.

Broader Market Engagement and Next Deliverables

Beyond the current agreement, Li-S Energy has signalled active dialogue with a range of defence-focused entities in Australia and overseas. The objective is to build an ecosystem of collaborations that support the practical adoption of its lithium-sulphur battery solutions across multiple deployment platforms.

The initial batch of test cells under the present agreement is scheduled for delivery in the coming months. These cells will form the basis for future integration assessments and refinement of product applications tailored for mission-critical defence uses.

The partner firm brings substantial industry experience to the table, with an existing footprint across military forces in Australia, Europe, and the US. Its product suite spans soldier systems and vehicular technologies already in operational use, aligning with the deployment objectives of Li-S Energy’s high-energy storage formats.

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