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U.S. Navy Awards Packet Digital $9.8 Million to Scale Drone Battery Production in North Dakota

May 6, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

North Dakota facility will manufacture NDAA-compliant battery cells for drones and defense systems Packet Digital and its subsidiary Badland Batteries announced that the company has received $9.8 million as part of Phase 3 of a U.S. Navy contract focused on advanced batteries for logistics drones and unmanned systems. The funding comes through the Navy’s Logistics UAS Family … [Read more...] about U.S. Navy Awards Packet Digital $9.8 Million to Scale Drone Battery Production in North Dakota

Packet Digital Wins Up to $50M APFIT Award to Boost U.S. Battery Production for Defense Drones

December 1, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

New investment supports U.S. efforts to scale domestic drone manufacturing and strengthen critical energy supply chains The United States is racing to produce more U.S.-manufactured drones and reduce its reliance on foreign suppliers. A major part of that effort is securing the energy systems that power unmanned platforms. Packet Digital’s new win marks a strong step toward … [Read more...] about Packet Digital Wins Up to $50M APFIT Award to Boost U.S. Battery Production for Defense Drones

Badland Batteries Launches U.S. Made 12S and 6S Battery Packs for Commercial Drones

October 14, 2025 by Miriam McNabb 2 Comments

A new player joins the U.S. supply chain for drone power systems Badland Batteries, a subsidiary of Packet Digital, has announced the launch of its 12S and 6S lithium-ion battery packs for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The batteries, designed and built entirely in Fargo, North Dakota, are available for purchase beginning October 13. In a drone market long … [Read more...] about Badland Batteries Launches U.S. Made 12S and 6S Battery Packs for Commercial Drones

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