This solicitation closed on August 19, 2026
View current Department of Defense opportunities →Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application
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.
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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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Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application
Status changed from Open to Closed after topic disappearance
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.
Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application
Status changed from Pre-Release to Open
Next-Gen Thermal Batteries for Missile Defense Application
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