Summary
The U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) issued a Special Notice for an in-person Battery Forum titled "Accelerating the Adoption of Commercial Battery Technologies in Defense Platforms" to facilitate dialogue between GVSC subject-matter experts and industry on integrating commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) battery systems into military platforms. The event is scheduled for July 30, 2026 in Troy, Michigan (Automation Alley) and is informational only — it is not a solicitation for proposals and does not obligate the government. Registration is open to U.S. citizens with no fee, from June 22, 2026 through July 17, 2026 (or until capacity is reached).