KULR Technology rapidly develops Counter-UAS Directed Energy Battery System

KULR Technology Group, Inc., a Bitcoin+ Treasury company building a portfolio of frontier technology businesses ranging from high-performance energy systems to AI Robotics, is developing a next-generation 400V battery system to support a Counter-UAS Directed Energy System, delivering a complete design package and prototype build in 5 weeks after receipt of the purchase order. The system is planned to enter production in 2026.

This milestone reflects KULR’s deep experience in mission-critical battery design and its disciplined approach to engineering for performance, safety, and manufacturability. Leveraging methodologies refined through years of supporting aerospace, defense, and high-reliability applications, KULR has established a rapid development framework that minimizes design cycles while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

For the Counter-UAS Directed Energy Battery System, KULR used its model-based electrical and thermal simulations, proprietary cell selection process, and design-for-safety architecture to produce a battery capable of meeting the power requirements of advanced energy weapon platforms. The company’s in-house integration capabilities, from electrical layout and mechanical packaging to testing and validation of the system, enabled a seamless transition from concept to prototype in record time.

The directed energy weapons (DEW) market is forecasted to expand rapidly over the next decade, increasing from an estimated $7.9 billion to $39.9 billion over the period (17.6% CAGR). This expansion is driven by rising global defense budgets, military modernization initiatives, and the urgent demand for advanced countermeasures against missiles and drones. Armed forces across the world are prioritizing high-energy laser, high-power microwave, and particle beam technologies to address emerging aerial and ground threats with greater precision and minimal collateral damage.

“KULR is expanding its KULR ONE Guardian (K1G) platform with enhanced solutions engineered specifically for defense applications requiring the rigorous performance standards of MIL-STD-810H,” says Peter Hughes, VP of Engineering at KULR Technology Group. “Leveraging our in-house manufacturing capabilities at our Webster, Texas facility, we accelerated development and brought this program to life with exceptional speed and precision.”

KULR’s engineering approach emphasizes modular design principles, advanced CAD and thermal modeling, and rapid prototyping workflows that allow simultaneous progress across electrical, mechanical, and firmware domains. These proven methodologies not only reduce time-to-prototype but also streamline the pathway to low-rate initial production (LRIP) and full-rate manufacturing for defense and aerospace customers.

The rapid turnaround underscores KULR’s role as a trusted technical partner for programs that demand high energy density, robust safety, and fast design execution. By combining proprietary thermal management IP with agile engineering processes, KULR continues to demonstrate its capability to meet the stringent timelines and performance expectations of next generation directed energy systems.