As batteries become increasingly critical to energy systems, mobility and defence, they are no longer viewed purely as a commercial product, but as strategic infrastructure. This shift is driving greater government involvement, new policy priorities and growing competition over supply chains.

This roundtable brings together industry and policy stakeholders to explore how security, defence and industrial strategy are reshaping the battery landscape — and what this means for investment, sourcing and long-term competitiveness.

• How batteries are being positioned within national security and defence strategies?
• The role of government in securing critical supply chains
• How defence demand is influencing material availability and pricing?
• Balancing open markets with strategic autonomy and localisation
• What this shift means for industry, investment and cross-border partnerships?