U.S. Defense Innovation Unit Selects Australian Battery Innovator 3ME Technology for EdgeVOLT® Prototype Program

NEWCASTLE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 18, 2026--

3ME Technology has been selected by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver and demonstrate its EdgeVOLT ® portable energy storage capability under the Portable Resilient Integrated Storage Module (PRISM) program. The award represents a significant milestone for 3ME Technology and reflects the company’s continuing work to support defense energy resilience through rugged, deployable battery systems.

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As an AUKUS Authorised User, 3ME Technology's participation in the PRISM program highlights the growing role of AUKUS Pillar II in enabling trusted defense technology collaboration across the three partner nations.

The prototype program will deliver the standard EdgeVOLT configuration, as well as a cold-weather variant incorporating South 8 Technologies’ LiGas ® battery cells, engineered to operate from -60 °C to +60 °C and deliver reliable energy in extreme environments.

EdgeVOLT is a rugged, modular energy system developed to provide reliable portable power for defense, emergency response and remote industrial users operating in demanding field conditions. The capability is designed to support equipment such as communications systems, sensors, field infrastructure, autonomous platforms and mission equipment while helping reduce reliance on conventional fuel-based power generation. Its scalable architecture is designed to allow users to deploy energy where and when it is needed to support energy resilience and operational endurance.

“This award is an important opportunity for 3ME Technology to demonstrate how Australian-developed energy systems can help address power and endurance challenges for defense users,” said Justin Bain, CEO at 3ME Technology. “We are proud to support the Defense Innovation Unit program and to contribute our experience in mission-ready power solutions to this rapid prototype to production effort.”

About 3ME Technology

3ME Technology is an Australian-owned advanced battery systems and electrification company headquartered in Newcastle, New South Wales. The company develops high-performance, e-mobility and power & energy solutions for safety and mission-critical applications.

The views, opinions, and/or findings expressed are those of the author(s) and should not be interpreted as representing the official views or policies of the Department of War or the U.S. Government.

3ME Technology's EdgeVOLT® portable energy storage system, selected by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for the Portable Resilient Integrated Storage Module (PRISM) prototype program.

HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie George Klassen allowed one hit in a career-high seven scoreless innings and Josh Lowe homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Klassen (2-1), who was making his fifth career start, also set a career mark by striking out seven. He allowed only a first inning single to Jose Altuve.

Cam Smith hit a solo homer off José Fermin with no outs in the eighth to cut the lead to 3-1. But Ben Joyce pitched a scoreless ninth to get his third save and send the AL West leaders to their third straight loss.

Houston starter Cristian Javier (1-4) allowed five hits and two runs in four innings.

The Angels scored all three of their runs with two outs for their second win in three games.

Los Angeles had runners on first and second with two outs in the third when an RBI single by Nolan Schanuel made it 1-0.

Lowe extended the lead to 2-0 with his shot to the seats in left field with two outs in the fourth.

The Angels got things going again with two outs in the fifth when Schanuel singled to right field. Zach Neto followed with an RBI double that left Los Angeles up 3-0.

Isaac Paredes walked with two outs in the first before Altuve’s single, but Klassen struck out Daulton Varsho to end the inning. The Astros didn’t have another baserunner until Paredes walked to start the fourth. Klassen walked Altuve with no outs in the seventh, but retired the next three batters, with two strikeouts, to end his night.

Houston RHP Ethan Pecko will make his major league debut against Angels RHP Walbert Ureña (8-8, 2.67 ERA) when the series continues Wednesday night.

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Astros' Cam Smith (11) flips his bat after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Los Angeles Angels' Josh Lowe, right, hits a home run as Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz reaches for the pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher George Klassen throws against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)