The military services’ push for more unmanned systems is dependent on the power supplied by batteries, a supply chain almost completed controlled by China. A recent report from the Hudson Institute states it is “vitally important” for policymakers to prevent energy dependence on China for lithium-ion batteries that will power the future of warfare. “DOD must transition toward energy sources which can operate independently of legacy energy supply chains,” according to the report. China controls the battery supply chain and...
