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The U.S. Department of Defense is pouring $1.4 billion into Sila, a company pioneering silicon-carbon battery tech that could outperform current graphite-based batteries — offering longer life, smaller size, and lighter weight. With most battery materials sourced from China, this domestic investment boosts national security and supply chain independence, while also avoiding tariffs and geopolitical risks. Sila’s Washington factory already produces key components, and with an additional $300 million in private funding, the company now has over $1.5 billion backing — signaling strong confidence from both government and private investors. The Pentagon isn’t stopping there: it’s also funding other critical tech like rare earth mining and advanced magnets to fortify America’s industrial base for the future.

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