KULR Technology Group, Inc. has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to advance its Internal Short Circuit (ISC) technology to activate at higher temperatures. This development, vital for both military and commercial applications, will support a wide range of safety-critical uses, with particular importance for aviation by enabling the simulation of extreme conditions that better reflect the stringent safety standards of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). KULR's ISC devices, originally developed in collaboration with NASA and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), induce controlled thermal runaway in lithium-ion cells, offering safer and more accurate testing than conventional methods.

With the capability to activate at elevated temperatures, the new ISC devices provide deeper insights into battery behavior under worst-case scenarios, allowing for a precise evaluation of resilience and safety for high-stress environments. High-temperature ISC activation supports critical advancements in aviation safety by: Accurately Simulating Extreme Conditions: Higher temperature activation mirrors real-world operational addresses, offering precise data on thermal runaway behavior essential for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft. Achieving Greater Consistency with Safety Standards: The advanced ISC testing helps align battery safety development with the rigorous safety expectations of FAA and EASA as electric aviation progresses toward certification.

Enhancing Military and Commercial Safety: The technology provides both the U.S. Navy and commercial aviation sectors with tools to rigorously evaluate battery resilience, bolstering mission safety and reliability. This contract further strengthens KULR's role as a critical partner in battery safety advancements. Combined with growing capability to evaluate large-format cells and battery packs during thermal runaway, KULR is uniquely positioned to support the aviation sector in meeting safety standards and advancing safely to market.