Funding will support larger-scale silicon anode manufacturing as demand grows across drones, defense, AI, and electric vehicles Sila has raised $300 million in new private funding to expand production of its silicon-carbon battery anode technology in the United States. The investment will help the company increase manufacturing capacity at its Moses Lake, Washington, facility … [Read more...] about Sila’s $300 Million Raise Targets a Critical Weak Link in the U.S. Drone Supply Chain
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Guest Post: America’s Drone Future Depends on Battery Independence
In this guest post, Micantis co-founder and CEO Howard Alt argues that batteries, not aircraft, may be the defining factor in the future of the U.S. drone industry. As demand for drones grows across commercial, public safety, and defense applications, he contends that battery manufacturing and supply chain resilience have become strategic issues for both industry and … [Read more...] about Guest Post: America’s Drone Future Depends on Battery Independence
National Resilience Strategy Connects the Dots Behind U.S. Drone Policy
New White House strategy frames commercial drones as part of a broader effort to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure, and supply chain resilience The White House's newly released National Resilience Strategy mentions the commercial drone industry only once. Yet that single reference may provide the clearest explanation to date of how the Administration views drones … [Read more...] about National Resilience Strategy Connects the Dots Behind U.S. Drone Policy
The Next Drone Supply Chain Challenge: Rare Earth Magnets
Bipartisan legislation aims to reduce dependence on China for a critical component inside drone motors A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress aims to strengthen America's domestic magnet supply chain, drawing attention to an often-overlooked challenge for the drone industry: the permanent magnets that power electric motors. Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking … [Read more...] about The Next Drone Supply Chain Challenge: Rare Earth Magnets
Quantum Cyber Signs LOI for Connecticut Manufacturing Facility as Drone Firms Pursue Domestic Production
Proposed acquisition reflects broader industry shift toward U.S.-based drone manufacturing and vertically integrated supply chains Quantum Cyber (NASDAQ:QUCY) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire a 43,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut, as the company continues its push toward domestic drone production and vertically integrated … [Read more...] about Quantum Cyber Signs LOI for Connecticut Manufacturing Facility as Drone Firms Pursue Domestic Production
