📌 6K Energy and CRG Defense sign seven-year deal to support domestic battery supply for US defense systems
In a significant move to strengthen domestic supply chains for the U.S. defense sector, 6K Energy, a leading producer of advanced battery materials, has entered into a seven-year strategic partnership with CRG Defense, a manufacturer of advanced aerospace and defense systems. The agreement is designed to secure a reliable, American-made source of high-performance cathode active materials for next-generation battery cells and packs used in mission-critical defense applications.
6K能源公司与CRG防务公司签署七年协议，为美国国防系统提供国产电池供应保障
The collaboration between 6K Energy and CRG Defense aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers for essential battery components. By establishing a long-term framework for domestic sourcing, the partnership is expected to create demand signals for other U.S.-based battery component suppliers, encouraging further expansion of domestic capacity. Both companies emphasized that the deal is a foundational step toward integrating the entire domestic battery ecosystem.
为加强美国国防领域国内供应链，先进电池材料领军企业6K能源公司与先进航空航天及防务系统制造商CRG防务公司达成一项为期七年的战略合作伙伴关系。该协议旨在为关键国防任务应用的新一代电池电芯及电池组，提供可靠的高性能正极活性材料国产货源。
Under the agreement, 6K Energy will supply CRG Defense with single-crystal NMC811 cathode material from its facility in North Andover, Massachusetts. Additional capacity is slated to come online in late 2026, with the PlusCAM facility in Jackson, Tennessee, expected to meet projected growth requirements when it begins operations in early 2028. The seven-year deal also includes a structured Quarterly Purchase Plan to ensure consistent supply for critical defense programs.
6K能源与CRG防务的合作旨在减少关键电池组件对外国供应商的依赖。通过建立长期国内采购框架，该合作伙伴关系预计将为其他美国电池组件供应商创造需求信号，推动国内产能进一步扩张。两家公司均强调，该协议是整合整个国内电池生态系统的奠基之举。
The partnership is strategically timed to align with recent regulatory shifts. The companies linked the collaboration to the FCC’s December 2025 ban on foreign-produced components for unmanned aerial systems and Section 842 of the FY 2026 NDAA, which will prohibit the Department of Defense from procuring batteries from foreign entities of concern. Using U.S.-produced cathode active materials is expected to support fully NDAA-compliant, high-energy battery solutions for applications including next-generation drones.
根据协议，6K能源将向CRG防务供应其马萨诸塞州北安多弗工厂生产的单晶NMC811正极材料。额外产能预计于2026年底投产，位于田纳西州杰克逊市的PlusCAM工厂将于2028年初投产，届时可满足预期增长需求。这份七年协议还包含结构化季度采购计划，以确保关键防务项目的持续供应。
“The shift to domestic sourcing for critical UAS components represents both a challenge and an opportunity for the defense industrial base,” said Patrick Hood, CEO of CRG Defense. “By partnering with 6K Energy, we are ensuring current and future access to the domestic materials necessary to supply our customers with secure energy solutions for critical defense applications. Our drone platforms will now be powered by technology that is truly American-made from the chemistry up.”
此次合作在战略时机上与近期监管调整相呼应。两家公司将此次合作与FCC于2025年12月颁布的无人系统外国产组件禁令，以及《2026财年国防授权法》第842条联系起来——该条款将禁止国防部从受关注外国实体采购电池。采用美国生产的正极活性材料，有望为包括下一代无人机在内的应用提供完全符合NDAA标准的高能电池解决方案。
Future supply under the agreement will be supported by UniMelt, a production-scale microwave plasma process for advanced materials manufacturing. 6K Energy has already demonstrated the capabilities of this platform in a separate long-term supply arrangement tied to advanced manufacturing feedstock. The company’s ongoing work in defense and energy sectors underscores its commitment to building a resilient U.S. supply chain for high-performance materials.
“关键无人系统组件转向国内采购，对国防工业基础既是挑战也是机遇。”CRG防务首席执行官帕特里克·胡德表示，”通过与6K能源合作，我们确保当前及未来能获得关键防务应用所需的国产材料，为客户提供安全能源解决方案。我们的无人机平台将从化学层面开始，真正实现全美制造。”
Saurabh Ullal, President of 6K Energy, highlighted the strategic importance of the deal: “Rebuilding a resilient U.S. battery supply chain requires both early commitment and long-term partnerships. This agreement marks the beginning of a strategic relationship with CRG Defense as we invest in the infrastructure and technology required to remove reliance on foreign sources. Our PlusCAM facility is designed to deliver sustainable, battery-cathode material at scale for the most demanding defense applications.”
根据协议，未来供应将依托UniMelt生产级微波等离子工艺进行先进材料制造。6K能源已在一项独立的长期供应协议中展示了该平台的性能，该协议涉及先进制造原料。该公司在国防和能源领域的持续工作，彰显了其构建高性能材料韧性美国供应链的承诺。
While the deal focuses on battery materials, it reflects a broader trend in U.S. manufacturing: the push for domestic sourcing and advanced production technologies. For the 3D printing community, this signals growing demand for high-quality, reliable materials that can be produced at scale. As defense and aerospace sectors increasingly adopt additive manufacturing for critical components, the need for domestically sourced premium STL files and 3D printing models will only intensify. Whether you’re designing drone parts or battery housings, having access to certified, American-made designs is becoming a strategic advantage.
6K能源总裁索拉布·乌拉尔强调了该协议的战略意义：”重建韧性美国电池供应链需要早期承诺与长期合作。这份协议标志着我们与CRG防务战略关系的开端，我们将投资基础设施和技术，消除对外国资源的依赖。PlusCAM工厂旨在为最严苛的国防应用规模化生产可持续的电池正极材料。”
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尽管该协议聚焦电池材料，但折射出美国制造业的广泛趋势：推动国内采购与先进生产技术。对3D打印界而言，这预示着市场对可规模化生产的高质量可靠材料需求日益增长。随着国防领域持续…（注：原文此处截断，结合上下文推测应为”推动国产化，增材制造在国防供应链中的角色将愈发重要”）
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