U.S.-Made Battery Cells and Packs for Defense and Mission-Critical Systems
CRG Defense provides end-to-end battery development—combining high-performance cell chemistries, U.S.-made battery manufacturing, and complete pack integration—to deliver reliable power solutions for defense, aerospace, and government systems. Built in our American factory with a secure, non-foreign entity of concern (non-FEOC) supply chain, our batteries offer high energy density, extreme low-temperature performance, and enhanced safety for mission-critical platforms operating in the harshest environments.
Quick links:
- U.S. Battery Cell Manufacturing Capabilities
- Battery Cell Chemistries
- Custom Battery Pack Engineering
Why Choose CRG Defense for Military and Aerospace Batteries
Made in America: Designed and manufactured in the USA for NDAA compliance, security, and reliability for defense and government operations; more than 95% of value derived from non-FEOC sources.
Extreme Low Temperature: Operates in extreme cold, down to -40°C, for outstanding mission flexibility in harsh conditions.
Inherently Safe: Delivers superior safety compared to conventional military batteries under crush and ballistic penetration conditions.
U.S. Battery Cell Manufacturing Capabilities
- Made in USA with >95% of materials from non-FEOC sources
- Multiple standard pouch cell sizes up to 120mm x 120mm, custom sizes available
- Prototyping through production at our cell manufacturing line in Miamisburg, Ohio
- ITAR-registered and CUI-ready
Learn more about our Cell Development capabilities (PDF)
Battery Cell Chemistries
CRG Defense manufactures a range of battery cell types:
- G Series: rechargeable cells with a graphite anode
- L Series: rechargeable cells with a lithium metal (Li-metal) anode
- P Series: primary, non-rechargeable cells
G Series: Graphite-Anode Rechargeable Cells
Typical applications:
- VTOL aircraft, drones, and unmanned vehicles (UAS, UAV, USV, UGV, UUV)
- Soldier-worn devices such as Ballistic Conformal Battery and Conformal Wearable Battery (CWB)
- High-energy laser (HEL) and directed-energy (DE) weapons
- Ground-vehicle and shipborne batteries (6T)
Available features:
- 180–240 Wh/kg with discharge rates up to 20C
- Low-temp operation (down to -20°C)
- Ballistic impact tolerance
Examples:
- G Series Flight Pack (PDF)
- RF-0 Wearable Safe Power Pack (PDF)
L Series: Lithium-Metal Rechargeable Cells
Typical applications:
- Fixed-wing aircraft, drones, and unmanned vehicles (UAS, UAV, USV, UGV, UUV)
- Soldier-worn devices such as BB-2590 and Small Tactical Universal Battery (STUB)
- High-energy laser (HEL) and directed-energy (DE) weapons
- Spacecraft, satellites, and landers
Available features:
- 310–400 Wh/kg with discharge rates up to 10C
- Extreme low-temp operation (down to -40°C) for Arctic conditions
- Ballistic impact tolerance
Example:
- L Series Cell (PDF)
Available features:
- Up to 450 Wh/kg with discharge rates up to 5C
- Extreme low-temp operation (down to -40°C) for cold-soak conditions
- Long shelf life (>20 years)
- Liquefied gas electrolyte
Custom Battery Pack Engineering
In-house battery pack development expertise with COTS or custom cells, battery management system, thermal management, and safety testing (UN 38.3 and Navy S9310) for aerospace and defense applications including:
- Soldier-worn batteries and military radios
- VTOL drones, fixed-wing aircraft, and ground robotics
- Directed energy weapons
- Munitions
