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Battery energy storage can provide a variety of benefits for defense applications, including operational reliability, reduced risk, and energy security. This National Academies committee will identify existing and emergent battery energy storage technology opportunities and their capabilities for military and defense applications. The committee will explore strengths and weaknesses of battery technologies for defense applications across technology and manufacturing readiness levels. They will identify technology gaps where research could improve battery capabilities, and opportunities to leverage commercially available technologies. This report will make recommendations and highlight pathways to strengthen U.S. battery research, development, and manufacturing.