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Pouch-type batteries gain attention in defense, robots on thermal runaway management

Pouch-type batteries are drawing renewed interest in defense and robotics as battery companies expand beyond slowing EV demand into sectors such as energy storage. The format offers high energy density and design flexibility but has faced concerns about rapid heat transfer between cells during thermal runaway. With all-solid-state solutions still years away, competition is shifting to external safety materials such as thermal barriers. Demand is also emerging from submarines and robots, though high material costs remain a hurdle for mass adoption.

AI & Enterprise

SKT unveils next-generation quantum cryptography at Quantum Korea 2026

SK Telecom is showcasing next-generation quantum cryptography technologies and solutions at Quantum Korea 2026 in Seoul from July 2 for three days. Under the theme of preparing for the AI and 6G era, it is unveiling PIC-based QKD and QRNG, as well as wireless and satellite QKD. SKT also introduced device-tailored security solutions Q-HSM and Q-SSE, and said it will target demand in defence and public sectors while strengthening cooperation with government bodies.

Industry

Science ministry, DAPA hold future defense technology development results event

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT said it held a results presentation event with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration on June 25 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event reviewed achievements from two technology development programs and discussed defense R&D directions for future battlefields with participants from the public, private and military sectors. Twelve selected projects were presented, followed by presentations and a discussion on applying advanced private technologies.