US Department of Energy Launches Battery Manufacturing Initiative to Aid Drone Industry

By ASR Newsdesk · 1 Nov 2026, 18:00 UTC

The U.S. Department of Energy has initiated a new national consortium aimed at enhancing domestic battery production. This effort is intended to lower manufacturing expenses and accelerate the market entry of advanced batteries, which are also utilized in drones. The initiative seeks to bolster the U.S. drone sector by fostering a dependable and competitive domestic supply chain.