Solus Power has secured a contract with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to further develop its dual use battery technology, Kratos.
“We are delighted that Solus Power’s Kratos has been recognised for its game-changing potential, and we are excited to be working with DASA and the MoD to further develop the technology. Our mission is to revolutionise energy access across defence, ensuring reliable and sustainable power in diverse and challenging environments. Kratos’ ability to provide portable, flexible, and scalable off-grid power whenever and wherever it’s needed is an ideal solution to support global defence, security, and the evolving electrified military landscape," Founder and CEO of Solus Power, Stas Leonidou, said.
Awarded through DASA’s themed competition, Delivering operational advantage via improved self-sufficiency and operational energy innovation, the funding will accelerate development of Solus Power’s military grade portable battery unit.
“Science and technology innovation enables our Armed Forces to be more resilient and effective. Dstl’s critical technical advice helped shape the power requirements for the solution and its ability to power varied electronic systems. We’ll be using our extensive technical experience to thoroughly assess this next stage and ensure the product meets user needs," Dstl technical partner, Darren Browning, stated.
Working in collaboration with UK DASA and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), Solus Power will advance Kratos towards field testing. Dstl, acting as technical partner, will ensure the technology meets the operational requirements of the Royal Navy’s Future Commando Force, which is funding the work.
Solus Power’s Kratos technology has presented a ruggedised and portable lithium-ion battery pack to provide rapid DC-to-DC charging. Kratos is tactically portable, suitable for hand-carry, vehicle mounting, or drone deployment, according to the company.
Kratos has supported a wide range of military and emergency use cases, from powering base infrastructure such as surveillance systems to supporting soldier-level technology like wearable devices, communications equipment, and smart weaponry. Its scalable, portable design makes it ideal for land operations, drone support, and rapid deployment in disaster response or field maintenance scenarios.