Dragonfly Energy Strengthens IP Portfolio for Solid-State Battery Manufacturing with U.S. Patent Allowance

Patent milestone supports continued progress toward scalable production of next-generation lithium battery cells

RENO, Nev., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) (“Dragonfly Energy” or the “Company”), an industry leader in energy storage and maker of Battle Born Batteries^®, today announced it has received a notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application titled “Powderized Solid-State Electrolyte and Electroactive Materials.”

The allowed patent application is directed toward manufacturing processes that support Dragonfly Energy’s solid-state battery development efforts. The technology further strengthens the Company’s U.S. intellectual property position in advanced battery cell manufacturing.

“This U.S. patent allowance milestone is an important step in protecting the materials and processes we believe are central to the future of solid-state battery manufacturing,” said Dr. Denis Phares, Chief Executive Officer of Dragonfly Energy. “Our team continues to advance technologies designed to simplify production, support scalability, and move us closer to the commercialization of all-solid-state battery cells.”

Dragonfly Energy’s solid-state development efforts are part of the Company’s broader strategy to advance domestic battery cell manufacturing through proprietary materials, powder-based processing, and scalable production methods. The Company believes these technologies can support the future deployment of nonflammable, all-solid-state battery cells across a range of energy storage applications.

The milestone follows multiple recent international patent allowances related to Dragonfly Energy’s dry electrode and solid-state battery development, further demonstrating the Company’s progress in building a broad intellectual property portfolio around advanced battery manufacturing.

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About Dragonfly Energy
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) is a comprehensive lithium battery technology company, specializing in cell manufacturing, battery pack assembly, and full system integration. Through its renowned Battle Born Batteries^® brand, Dragonfly Energy has established itself as a frontrunner in the lithium battery industry, with hundreds of thousands of reliable battery packs deployed in the field through top-tier OEMs and a diverse retail customer base. At the forefront of domestic lithium battery cell production, Dragonfly Energy’s patented dry electrode manufacturing process can deliver chemistry-agnostic power solutions for a broad spectrum of applications, including energy storage systems, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics. The Company’s overarching mission is the future deployment of its proprietary, nonflammable, all-solid-state battery cells.

To learn more about Dragonfly Energy and its commitment to clean energy advancements, visit investors.dragonflyenergy.com.

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Source: Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp.