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Li S Energy Prototype Secures US Shipping Approval

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Li-S Energy's lithium-sulphur battery technology gains regulatory clearance for US airfreight, enabling evaluation by defense customers. This is a supply-chain enabler for a novel battery chemistry with potential weight/energy advantages for defense applications. Commercial mechanism is early-stage (prototype shipments, no large-scale orders yet). Primary impact is on defense sector via potential future adoption of lighter batteries for drones, aircraft, or soldier systems. Battery technology sector is indirectly affected as a new chemistry enters US defense supply chain.

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  • Li-S Energy received approvals from Australian CASA and US PHMSA to airfreight lithium-sulphur prototype cells to the US.
  • Approvals allow delivery to US defense contractors and government agencies for evaluation and integration trials.
  • Li-S Energy has AUKUS membership and appointed Paladin Defence Services as US representative.
  • Company plans to dispatch prototype cells on a project basis while pursuing further certification for larger shipments.

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