WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer issued the following press release:
The U.S. Department of War (DOW) has awarded a $9,799,991 order to Packet Digital in Fargo, advancing efforts to onshore battery manufacturing for military drones and autonomous systems.
The award supports the domestic production of lithium-based battery cells and battery packs under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding Innovative Technologies program, which is designed to move emerging technologies from development into operational use.
"This investment in Packet Digital-nearly $10 million-ensures we are building the key battery technologies our warfighters rely on right here in the United States," said U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND). "By strengthening d...