The Battle-Proven Battery: Why Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) is the Military’s Cathode of Choice

Introduction In modern warfare, energy is no longer a support function—it is a decisive operational capability. From unmanned systems and soldier-borne electronics to electrified vehicles and directed-energy weapons, the ability to generate, store, and deliver power reliably has become as critical as firepower, mobility, and communications. As militaries transition toward increasingly electrified and network-centric operations,…