Sen. Cramer: Department of War Awards Nearly $10 Million for Work at Fargo-Based Packet Digital

BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of War (DOW) has awarded a $9,799,991 order to Packet Digital in Fargo, advancing efforts to onshore battery manufacturing for military drones and autonomous systems.

The award supports the domestic production of lithium-based battery cells and battery packs under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding Innovative Technologies program, which is designed to move emerging technologies from development into operational use.

"This investment in Packet Digital-nearly $10 million-ensures we are building the key battery technologies our warfighters rely on right here in the United States," said U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND). "By strengthening domestic production of these essential components, we're securing our supply chains, accelerating innovation, and making our nation safer. We are also revitalizing our own manufacturing workforce and bringing back jobs that have been lost to overseas competition."

Work will be performed in Fargo and is expected to be completed in November 2027.