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Commented by Nico Popp on January 7th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Trade war over batteries: China's export restrictions force the West to act – and position NEO Battery Materials as a potential game changer for AeroVironment and DroneShield
The geopolitical map of the technology sector is currently being redrawn. After China drastically tightened export controls in recent weeks on critical drone components and high-performance batteries, Western defense companies are increasingly facing supply chain risks. In this strategic environment, the Canadian company NEO Battery Materials is evolving from a pure technology developer into a strategically relevant industrial partner. With the recently announced market readiness of its silicon-based battery technology, NEO offers a non-Chinese alternative that could become highly attractive for drone manufacturers such as AeroVironment and counter-drone specialists like DroneShield, as they seek to reduce dependence on Asian supply chains and secure long-term production reliability.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 23rd, 2025 | 07:20 CEST
Next DRONE BOOST ahead: NEO Battery Materials, Kratos Defense, AeroVironment
Drones have become indispensable in modern warfare. That much is now clear. NATO and EU countries are therefore pooling considerable resources for unmanned systems: this year, NATO allies decided to increase defense spending to a total of 5% of economic output. Germany alone announced that it would invest EUR 10 billion in drones of all kinds in the coming years. These massive investments underscore that there is no way around drones. To ensure the supply of high-performance drones, battery technology is increasingly coming into focus. China dominates this field and has recently restricted military exports. The up-and-coming Canadian company NEO Battery Materials is closing the gap.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 10th, 2025 | 07:05 CEST
War increasingly likely? This supplier is improving drones: AeroVironment, NEO Battery Materials and Kratos Defense
"Is war against Putin inevitable?" This was the headline in BILD yesterday in response to statements by military historian Sönke Neitzel on the ARD talk show Maischberger. According to Neitzel, Putin has already paved the way for war with his recent escalations. The historian asks: "If Putin is determined – many in NATO say so, and I would agree – will he wait until we can say that even the German Armed Forces now have enough drones? No, probably not." Neitzel believes that, due to the current poor equipment of many NATO countries, a military conflict between NATO and Russia could occur within the next three years. Investments in drones are therefore urgently needed. We present a battery supplier that offers tailor-made technology for drones, capable of drastically reducing the dependence of Western militaries on batteries from China.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 5th, 2025 | 07:10 CEST
"Olive-Green Economic Miracle" – Who stands to benefit? Volatus Aerospace, Hensoldt, AeroVironment
Germany's Federal Minister of Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, sees great potential for the German economy in military rearmament. An article in Handelsblatt even refers to it as an "olive-green economic miracle." But who will benefit most from the billions in spending over the coming years? In addition to traditional defense companies, smaller niche providers and startups are also raring to go. We explain which stocks will truly benefit from this "olive-green economic miracle."
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