• HPQ Silicon’s affiliate Novacium delivered a first batch of prototype tactical-radio batteries to the French Army Technical Section in Q3 2026.
• Prototype pack targets 144 Wh capacity versus 72 Wh in current service, using GEN3 21700 cells instead of 18650 format.
• Energy density rises to 261 Wh/kg from 160 Wh/kg, with limited size changes to keep existing connectors and chargers.
• STAT starts operational testing in coming weeks, with joint user feedback set to guide design changes.
• Next batch is planned with GEN4 cells above 6,500 mAh, aiming for higher energy at the same mass.

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