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Batteries for Electric UAS
Li-Ion Batteries engineered to military standards to support the main propulsion of multirotor and small tactical fixed-wing platforms.
COMBATT 6T Military Vehicle Batteries
The COMBATT 6T Lithium battery for defense vehicles is drop-in replacement for the globally common NATO 6T category.
BB-2590/U Compatible Batteries & Chargers
This most widely fielded tactical battery serves over a hundred different applications.
EN/PRC-152 Radio Batteries
Form, fit, and function identical replacement for AN/PRC-152 tactical radios. The only substitute battery with a compatible communication protocol
Universal Mass Chargers
EFA’s Universal Mass Charger (UMC) simultaneously charges 100-200 tactical batteries and up to 800 different batteries per day
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Batteries for Electric UAS
Li-Ion Batteries engineered to military standards to support the main propulsion of multirotor and small tactical fixed-wing platforms. Optimized for long endurance and heavy take-off, EFA’s drone batteries reach a unique energy density of 550Wh (at cell level).
A high quality BMS with state of charge and communication, enables drone manufacturers and users to accurately monitor the remaining flight time, unlocking the full mission envelope,
With tens of thousands of batteries delivered and fielded by parent company AROTECH, EFA relies on global combat proven heritage and diverse customer base.
COMBATT 6T Military Vehicle Batteries
The COMBATT 6T Lithium battery for defense vehicles is drop-in replacement for the globally common NATO 6T category. Available in LiFePO4 2.56kWh safety-optimized, and Li-Ion NCA 4.4kWh energy-optimized configurations, the COMBATT provides its users with up to 5 times the energy of traditional lead acid batteries of the same size, and the best-in-class energy density within the Lithium 6T category.
With integrated BMS, CANBus communication, and MIL-PRF-32565C compatibility, this battery family offers preprogramed work modes, cold cranking of defense vehicles at -19°C by a single battery, and demanding safety compliance to nail penetration and bullet penetration scenarios.
BB-2590/U Compatible Batteries & Chargers
This most widely fielded tactical battery serves over a hundred different applications. Initially developed by the US ARMY for tactical manpack radios, BB-2590/U serves today ordnance disposal robots, UGVs, long range surveillance systems, anti-tank missile launchers, and many many more defense systems.
With standard SMBus communication, two different voltage ranges (14.4V and 28.8V) and LED based state of charge indicator (SOCI), the BB-2590/U is an optimal energy source for dismounted soldiers and tactical systems.
EFA offers a line of BB-2590/U compatible tactical chargers, with 1-8 channels, grid and vehicle input power, and charging capability in cold weather (with no heaters involved).
EN/PRC-152 Radio Batteries
Form, fit, and function identical replacement for AN/PRC-152 tactical radios. The only substitute battery with a compatible communication protocol, the ELI-152 seamlessly swaps original batteries. Li-Ion chemistry with integrated BMS. ELI-152 is offered in a regular 6.8Ah configuration, and in a newly designed cold-weather-self-heating 8Ah configuration.
Universal Mass Chargers
EFA’s Universal Mass Charger (UMC) simultaneously charges 100-200 tactical batteries and up to 800 different batteries per day – the typical usage of an infantry battalion in combat over 2 days.
Supporting the simultaneous charging of 5 different battery types, the UMC can charge standard batteries (BB-2590/U, EN/PRC-152, MR-2800), or be adjusted for specific batteries (e.g. electric drones, Javelin or Spike ATGM, and unique special forces equipment).
The UMC may be equipped with sophisticated test capabilities, enabling it to alert for damaged, malfunctioning or outdated batteries. Moreover, the UMS is offered with a discharge capability, which enables its users to prepare their batteries for airborne transfer onboard civil and military aircraft.
Product Categories
Tactical Batteries & Chargers
Over 300 standard and custom battery configurations spanning the full spectrum of electrical energy storage for soldiers and platforms
Military Vehicle Batteries
Smart lithium batteries purpose-built for military vehicles and autonomous platforms.
Batteries for UAS & Loitering MunitionS
Batteries and energy storage systems for unmanned aerial vehicles and loitering munitions
Marine & Underwater Batteries
Electrical energy storage systems powering manned and unmanned surface and subsea platforms, from electric RHIBs and covert operations vessels to AUVs, swimmer delivery vehicles (SDVs), torpedoes, and sonobuoys.
Batteries for Missiles and Projectiles
Missile and projectile systems require compact energy solutions capable of delivering high energy and power instantly, even after years of storage, while operating under extreme temperatures, high acceleration, and tough electromagnetic conditions.
Batteries for LEO, Nano and Cube Satellites
EFA develops and manufactures advanced battery solutions for satellites, from compact CubeSats to LEO platforms, combining proven space performance with cost-effective New Space design.
YEARS OF DEFENSE TECH INNOVATION
ENERGIZING US AND ALLIED FORCES
Electric Fuel America (EFA) is an international developer and manufacturer of smart Li-Ion batteries, charging systems, and tactical power solutions for defense, aerospace, and mission-critical applications. Founded as Electric Fuel in 1985, the company solves energy challenges for the US, NATO, and allied forces in more than 50 countries on 5 continents.
Serving government and defense industry customers across a wide scope of domains, our mission is to deliver products with the best-in-class energy density and innovative power management for dismounted soldiers, UAS and loitering munitions, military ground vehicles, marine and underwater systems, missiles and projectiles, forward operating bases, and space applications.
With its new R&D and production line, situated in Mesa, AZ, Electric Fuel America brings a heritage of innovation and combat-proven experience, alongside the enthusiasm of a new player.
Electric Fuel America is a fully owned subsidiary of IGNIUM
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News & EVENTS
Ignium Launches Electric Fuel America to Deliver Secure, American-Made High Energy Density Batteries and Chargers
Electric Fuel America is a new U.S.-based company for the domestic development production of batteries and chargers for defense customers.
MAY 11 - 14, 2026
Electric Fuel America will make its official public debut at Xponential 2026, taking place May 11–14 in Detroit.
The newly established US based manufacturer will present its high energy density battery technology.
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Military Vehicle Batteries
Smart lithium batteries purpose-built for armored vehicles, autonomous platforms, and tactical wheeled vehicles. The COMBATT line delivers 5X the energy of lead-acid batteries in the same form factor, with integrated BMS, CANBus comms, and unmatched silent-watch endurance.
Highlights
- 5x energy vs lead-acid
- 3,000+ cycles (LFP)
- -19°C cold-start capable
- -46 to +71°C operational envelope
- deployed in 5 continents
Product Groups
COMBATT 6T - NATO vehicle batteries
Drop-in Li-Ion replacement for the NATO 6T slot. Available in LFP (safety-optimized) and NCA (energy-optimized) configurations. Integrated BMS with CANBus communication and MIL-PRF-32565C compliance; internal heating for arctic operations.
Industrial Grade Li-Ion Batteries (G49)
Scalable Li-Ion packs for manned and unmanned ground vehicles, marine platforms, and heavy industrial equipment. Dual-chemistry (NCA/LFP), BMS with high-current charging, and an integrated heater.
High-Voltage Traction Batteries
Modular architecture stacks standard battery units in series to reach up to 1,000V, enabling hybrid-electric drive, directed energy, and high-power defense systems through standardized, line-replaceable modules.
Tactical Battery Arrays
Auxiliary power units and deployable energy storage modules for vehicles and forward positions. Reduce generator runtime, cut fuel logistics, and keep C5ISR loads running during silent watch or transit.
Tactical Batteries and Chargers
Over 300 standard and custom battery configurations covering the full spectrum of electrical energy storage for soldiers and platforms, from the BB-2590/U family and batteries for Falcon radios to conformal wearable batteries for next-generation soldier systems and multi-echelon charging solutions that keep units operational from the vehicle to the depot.
Highlights
- 300+ configurations
- level 3 smart battery
- 40 years of custom battery heritage
Product Groups
Standard US & NATO batteries & chargers
Drop-in-compatible batteries and matched chargers for the most widely fielded US and NATO tactical platforms. Identical mechanical, electrical, and SMBus communication properties to the original equipment, with no host device modification required.
Standard Off-the-Shelf Batteries & Chargers
Combat-proven battery families widely adopted by NATO and allied forces worldwide. Configurable across multiple sizes, form factors, voltage ranges, and energy capacities.
Custom Batteries & Chargers
When a standard battery is not enough, Electric Fuel America’s engineering team designs to your specifications. Over three decades of custom development for defense OEMs and military programs — hundreds of custom designs delivered to dozens of customers worldwide.
Soldier & Team Power and Connectivity
Electric Fuel America’s 3rd-generation wearable power and data distribution system. Integrates CWB (BB-2525/U-compatible conformal wearable battery) and other standard batteries. Switches power across different voltage ranges and transmits data via Ethernet and USB protocols across all soldier-worn devices. Available in 100W (wearable) and 1,000W (squad/deployable) configurations.
Batteries for UAS & Loitering Munition
From main electric-propulsion battery packs for miniature multirotor drones, rotorcraft, and small tactical UAS, to high-altitude backup batteries for MALE platforms certified for civil airspace, to high-power Li-Ion batteries powering loitering munitions and replacing thermal batteries, Electric Fuel America has supplied leading international UAS manufacturers for over two decades, providing complete energy solutions for air vehicles and the ground segment.
Highlights
- 550+ Wh/kg energy density
- 4,000 W/kg power density
- -55 °C minimum operating temp
- 20+ years uas battery heritage
Product Groups
Batteries & Chargers for Small UAS
Li-Ion Batteries engineered to military standards to support the main propulsion of multirotor and small tactical fixed-wing platforms. Optimized for energy and power density, adverse-weather performance, and the tight volume and center-of-gravity constraints inherent in airframe integration.
Batteries for MALE UAS
Backup, starter, and auxiliary system batteries for Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) platforms, certified for civil airspace integration and qualified to operate at altitudes up to 30,000 ft, where ambient temperatures reach −55 °C.
Batteries for Loitering Munitions
A rechargeable Li-Ion alternative to the thermal battery, delivering equivalent power density (3,000 W/kg) and featuring a 15-year shelf life, full BMS communication, a flexible form factor, and multi-mission reusability. Designed for precision strike systems operating in complex environments.
Ground Segment Batteries
Complete energy infrastructure for the UAS ground segment, from man-portable Ground Control Systems (GCS) batteries that enable silent operation without a generator to large-format energy banks for shelter-based ground control stations and hybrid systems that support extended remote deployments.
Marine & Underwater Batteries
Trusted and certified by leading global customers to power manned and unmanned surface and subsea platforms, from electric RHIBs and covert operations vessels to AUVs, swimmer delivery vehicles (SDVs), torpedoes, and sonobuoys. Electric Fuel America’s marine batteries span 12 V to 1,000 V in both centralized and distributed architectures, with anti-propagation design and off-gassing safety that naval environments demand.
Highlights
- 12V – 1kV voltage range
- 1,000 kWh max system capacity
- 3-layer modular BMS architecture
- zero-signal acoustic & thermal stealth
Product Groups
Batteries for Marine Platforms
Marine-grade Li-Ion batteries for military surface vessels, hybrid patrol craft, electric RHIBs, and covert-operation platforms. Waterproof design, CANBus integration, and modular clustering architecture enable boat builders to configure from a single module to megawatt-scale powertrains.
Batteries for Subsea Systems
Advanced energy systems for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV/UUV) and Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDV) – engineered to operate in the hostile pressure, temperature, and safety environment of the deep ocean. A distributed modular architecture supports redundancy, volume optimization, and in-service maintainability throughout the platform’s life cycle.
Batteries for Torpedoes & Sonobuoys
A smart hybrid battery that solves the fundamental dilemma of underwater weapon systems — where primary batteries lack the power density for launch pulses and sonobuoy acoustics, while rechargeable batteries cannot survive for years in sealed launch containers without maintenance. Electric Fuel America’s hybrid technology combines both chemistries in a single pack, with a BMS that enables in-service testing and multi-mission reuse.
Batteries for Missiles and Projectiles
Missile and projectile systems require compact energy solutions capable of delivering high energy and power instantly, even after years of storage, while operating under extreme temperatures, high acceleration, and tough electromagnetic conditions.
EFA batteries, based on advanced rechargeable and hybrid lithium technologies, deliver up to 500 Wh/kg energy density and 4,000 W/kg power density. By combining rechargeable and primary lithium cells within a sophisticated electronic architecture, they provide mission-ready power, with shelf life exceeding 15 years without charging.
Designed for high altitude environments, EFA batteries operate in extreme temperatures, from -65°C to +70°C, offering key advantages of thermal batteries alongside modern features such as smart BMS, communication, testability and small batch customization.
Supported by dedicated charging solutions and backed by extensive experience across a wide range of missile and launcher platforms, EFA delivers reliable, field-proven energy systems tailored to mission requirements.
Batteries for LEO, Nano and Cube Satellites
EFA develops and manufactures advanced battery solutions for satellites, from compact CubeSats to LEO platforms, combining proven space performance with cost-effective New Space design.
Our CubeSat batteries are flight-proven, including successful missions aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 launchers. Featuring a compact, simple, and electronics-free design, these batteries deliver robust performance and long mission lifetimes under demanding space conditions.
Building on this foundation, EFA’s LEO satellite batteries are engineered to support ~60,000 charge-discharge cycles over 10+ year missions. By leveraging high-quality commercial Li-ion cells, screened by sophisticated equipment and smart algorithms, and validated through extensive testing under space-like conditions, we achieve space-grade reliability at 25–50% lower cost compared to traditional space-grade components.
All EFA space batteries are developed in accordance with stringent aerospace standards, ensuring full traceability, verification, and quality assurance.
Our scalable architectures range from 30Wh CubeSat batteries to modular ~1,000Wh LEO units, which can be paralleled into larger battery systems.
With over 15 years of experience and proven in-orbit performance, EFA delivers reliable, mission-ready energy solutions for the evolving space market.