【US media reports: US defense industry highly dependent on Chinese batteries】
On December 23, 2025, in a news release, the New York Times of the United States wrote:
Currently, the US defense industry is highly dependent on Chinese batteries. The US military relies on the Chinese supply chain to purchase about 6,000 battery components for various weapon projects. All components of US weapon systems and military platforms are manufactured abroad. The US military will need millions of batteries to power drones, lasers, and other modern weapons. The US has recently begun to view battery technology as a cornerstone of key areas, including artificial intelligence and national defense.
Over the past few weeks, the White House has held multiple high-level meetings on issues related to the battery supply chain. In particular, the US National Energy Leadership Council, established by President Donald Trump, held meetings with representatives of battery companies, and the Department of Energy has renewed funding in this area from the previous administration of President Joe Biden.
However, US experts believe that establishing an independent production system not reliant on China is an extremely challenging task. It will take the US at least five years to produce enough batteries to meet domestic demand, and the construction of the main component supply chain will take even longer.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1852304801646595/
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