Power and Energy

As technology proliferates in the modern battlespace, the demand for power and energy is changing. The explosion in microelectronics, sensors and computing is driving unprecedented levels of energy dependence and demand.

There’s a wide range of emerging technology in the power and energy space that will impact most of Army’s systems. This includes deployable infrastructure, land platforms and soldier worn combat systems.

Exploiting this technology can improve supply chain performance, provide greater energy autonomy and increase Army’s capability performance across multiple domains.

Power and energy are a vital commodity in any military force that will shape the design of Army’s future operations, its force design and operating concepts.

Electrification 2022 Update

RICO continues to explore electrification including the harvesting of solar energy, and electric propulsion technology.

Electrification technology can increase energy performance and Army’s sustainability and resilience.

Our partnership with Praxis Labs and 3ME is supporting Army to be Future Ready.

Potential Benefits of Electric Propulsion

Trials of the electric Protected Mobility Vehicle (ePMV) have demonstrated multiple potential benefits of electric propulsions.

Benefits include superior signature management, greater flexibility to export electrical energy, tactical agility and reduced demand on the supply chain.

Watch the Potential Benefits ›

Electrification on the Battlefield

As technology proliferates in the modern battlespace, the demand for power and energy is changing. Electrification technology can increase energy performance and Army's sustainability and resilience.

In 2020, Army showcased the potential applications of electrification on the battlefield including electric motorbikes, deployable solar and energy storing devices.

Last updated: 31 May 2023 - 10:28pm