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MDA26BZ04-NV001ClosedSBIR

Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application

Department of DefenseMDA

AI Overview

This SBIR topic seeks next-generation thermal batteries with improved energy density, power output, and miniaturization for missile defense interceptor systems. Enhanced batteries would simplify power architecture, reduce weight, and boost system performance compared to current multi-battery solutions used in platforms like the SM-3.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
July 1, 2026
Due Date
August 19, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

Current thermal battery technologies, while highly reliable for critical power applications in missile defense, present limitations that directly impact the performance and capabilities of advanced interceptor systems. Key constraints include their specific energy density, power density, size, weight, and operational lifespan. These factors limit the overall effectiveness and maneuverability of these crucial defense assets. For example, the Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) currently utilizes multiple d...

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Change History

Status ChangedAug 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application

Status changed from Open to Closed after topic disappearance

Q&A UpdatedAug 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application

Applicants must focus on thermal batteries (not liquid reserve systems) and can pursue either novel materials or optimized existing systems; Phase I requires component-level testing data but not fully integrated prototypes, with clear methodology linking results to Phase II design.

Status ChangedJul 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM

Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application

Status changed from Pre-Release to Open

Opportunity AddedJul 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application

New opportunity: Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application

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