Partner Update – BEST START

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July 10, 2026
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LEMA Defense recently participated in a Technology Readiness Experimentation (TREX) Event with DEVCOM where they demonstrated the operation of their surveillance tower and their rapidly deployable solar panels.

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July 10, 2026
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Partner Update: Syncris

Syncris recently participated in a SOCOM Technical Sprint Exercise where they demonstrated their modular, scalable inverters in the field. They operated their inverters in different configurations, showing their adaptability to a multitude of situations.

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April 23, 2026
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April 2026 BEST START Team Update

The BEST START team briefed the DoW OUSW R&E Operational Energy Innovation Directorate on the continued value of the program, highlighting the significant milestones reached by partner companies in clean energy technology development.

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April 23, 2026
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April 2026 Partner Update: Ascentek

Ascentek has completed their battery package design and testing and have shown they can provide 1600A continuously for 30 seconds.

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April 23, 2026
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April 2026 Partner Update: BWR Innovations

BWR has developed and recently deployed a 600kW hydrogen fuel cell demonstration unit for Air Force Research Lab in Katy, TX.

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March 9, 2026
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March 2026 Partner Update: SYNCRIS

SYNCRIS was invited by SOCOM to demonstrate their VISTA platform for modular scalable inverters at a follow-on event to RCA16.

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February 3, 2026
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Feb. 2026 Partner Update: Aza Power Systems

Aza Power Systems has completed their engine conversion from diesel to ammonia by swapping out the diesel cylinder heads with new, patented cylinder heads designed in-house to burn ammonia.

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February 3, 2026
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Feb. 2026 Partner Update: LEMA

LEMA has completed in-lab testing and is ready to bring equipment out to the field to do on-site testing.

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December 22, 2025
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Dec. 2025 Partner Update: Maxwell Labs

Maxwell Labs expanded their company to include four new hires in early 2026.

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December 22, 2025
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Dec. 2025 Partner Update: AZA Power Systems

Aza Power Systems visited LEMA to plan its April in-person demonstration for BEST START.