Presentation | The Next Demand Driver: Batteries for Drones, Defence & Robotics
16 Sept 2026
The Innovation Zone
As demand for drones and robotics accelerates across both commercial and defence applications, battery performance, supply and technology choices are becoming increasingly critical. From battlefield deployment to industrial automation, this session explores where demand is emerging, how supply chains are evolving, and which players are positioned to supply this next wave of growth.
' Where is demand accelerating across defence, commercial drones and industrial robotics?
' How are geopolitical tensions and defence priorities reshaping battery supply chains and procurement?
' Who are the key players supplying this market today ' from established battery manufacturers to emerging specialists?
' What role are major defence contractors and new entrants playing in shaping demand and supply?
' How do battery requirements differ between drones, robotics and traditional EV applications?
' What technologies and chemistries are best suited to these use cases?
' How quickly is demand for robotics scaling ' and where are the key growth markets?
' What does this mean for future battery demand and supply chain development?

