KULR Technology Group Advances Next-Generation Drone Battery Integration with Factorial Cells

HOUSTON, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE:KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), an energy-systems platform company that enables the safe, certifiable deployment of ultra-high-power lithium battery systems for space and defense programs, mobility applications, hyperscale AI data centers, and telecom infrastructure OEMs, today announced that it is advancing next-generation drone battery pack integration using Factorial Inc.'s solid-state and lithium-metal battery cell technologies.

The initiative is part of a broader global effort by Factorial to accelerate deployment of its next-generation battery platform across drone systems in the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. In the United States, KULR is supporting integration work focused on optimizing Factorial cells for demanding unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS") flight environments through KULR's expertise in battery safety, thermal management, pack design, and mission-critical energy systems.

As drone missions become longer-range, more autonomous, and increasingly important across commercial, industrial, and defense applications, conventional lithium-ion battery systems can face limitations in endurance, weight, and pulse power. KULR's work with Factorial cells is intended to support the development of battery pack solutions that can help address these constraints while maintaining a focus on safety, reliability, and manufacturability.

"Factorial is pushing the frontier of solid-state and lithium-metal battery innovation, and its next-generation cell technologies have the potential to meaningfully expand what is possible across electrified flight applications," said Michael Mo, Chief Executive Officer of KULR Technology Group. "By integrating Factorial's cells into KULR's advanced battery pack architectures, we believe these technologies can help support higher-energy, higher-power solutions for drone platforms operating in demanding environments, where performance, safety, and reliability are becoming increasingly important."

"We couldn't be more excited to have KULR as a strategic partner," said Siyu Huang, CEO of Factorial. "They bring best-in-class battery platform and pack integration capabilities to a U.S. drone market that is scaling faster than ever. Solid-state and lithium-metal technology is ready for deployment at scale — and partners like KULR are the ones bringing it into the field." 

KULR and Factorial recently showcased initial battery pack demonstrations at XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit, one of the world's leading events for robotics, autonomy, and uncrewed systems. The demonstration highlighted the potential for Factorial cell-powered battery packs to support next-generation UAS applications across aerospace, defense, robotics, and autonomous system markets.

KULR's role in the U.S. integration effort builds on its broader strategy to expand the KULR ONE platform into mission-critical battery applications where performance, safety, certification readiness, and manufacturability are essential design requirements. The Company's KULR ONE Air platform is being developed to support advanced drone, UAS, eVTOL, and electric aviation applications.

About KULR Technology Group, Inc.

KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE:KULR) is an energy-systems platform company delivering certifiable battery safety, vibration-mitigation, and thermal control solutions that enable ultra-high-power lithium-ion systems and sensitive electronics to operate reliably across space and defense missions, mobility applications, hyperscale AI data centers, and telecom infrastructure OEMs. Learn more at KULR.ai.

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