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US Drone Battery Supply Chain: Inside SES.AI
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
SES.AI is building advanced lightweight and high-energy-density batteries for the U.S. drone market while facing challenges in rebuilding a domestic supply chain formerly reliant on China and Asia. Their experience in automotive battery manufacturing, particularly for GM Defense, uniquely positions them to meet emerging federal policies demanding secure, non-Chinese sourced components.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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You can capitalise on growing federal mandates for secure domestic drone supply chains by leveraging proven automotive battery standards to offer superior quality and compliance. Expect urgent demand as existing players scramble to replace Chinese dependencies with trustworthy U.S. or allied sources.
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