Building power systems for the warfighter
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Ben Kesling retweeted
Does the world’s preeminent military really depend on devices made by one of America’s biggest strategic competitors?
The latest from @bkesling of @chariotdefense: wapo.st/4iDNaGC
The US military has become dependent on Chinese-made battery banks for field operations. These pose a significant threat.
There are US-made and compliant options and officials can take action now to address the threat.
My latest in @wapo
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Ben Kesling retweeted
Jeff is an American hero and the world needs to know it
Ben Kesling retweeted
“Chariot is building the power layer for robotic warfare. You wouldn't send a soldier into the fight without food, water, and nicotine. You wouldn't send a robot into the fight without communications, compute, and power.”
— CEO @AdamWarmoth
Chariot Defense, which just raised a $34M Series A led by @a16z, is building next-generation power systems for the battlefield.
Chariot sees itself as the next step in defense modernization: Palantir dominates the network space. Anduril builds great systems in the compute space. Chariot is building the missing third layer — power — and is aiming to become the military’s power prime.
Chariot just raised our $34M Series A, led by @a16z , to scale command of power on the battlefield.
With this round, bringing total funding to $41M, we are:
- Boosting production of our Amphora 24 and Amphora 400 products
- Initiating an operating system for command, control & distribution of power
- Expanding the team that will define this next-generation infrastructure
The round was joined by existing investors @generalcatalyst and @xyz_vc with other new participation by @DCVC, LMNT Ventures, @MarlinspikeVC, Overmatch Ventures, @ShieldCapVC , @ensemblevc, and Trenches Capital.
In under a year, Chariot moved from stealth to revenue and from prototype to force-on-force exercises. Amphora systems are now supporting U.S. Army units, DIU, and commercial customers who recognize that resilient power underpins autonomy, sensing, strike, and C2.
The future of defense will be shaped by energy, speed, and adaptability. We are defining the power backbone that makes that future possible and ensure power is never the limiting factor in modern warfare.
If you are building or supporting technologies at the edge of high-voltage systems, advanced batteries, embedded software, or distributed architectures — join us.
Ben Kesling retweeted
We’re excited to lead @chariotdefense's Series A as they work to become the military's power prime.
Electricity demand on the battlefield is becoming jagged and unforgiving as systems like drones, electronic warfare, and edge compute dominate.
Legacy generators are optimized for steady-state output and don’t make sense for this world.
Chariot integrates high-voltage batteries, advanced solid-state power electronics, and orchestration software into mobile systems purpose-built for unpredictable conditions.
Founder and CEO @AdamWarmoth is obsessed with making a product that actually works in the field. Chariot is at the intersection of advanced energy systems and real-world military operations, and the team has experience at Anduril, Tesla, Archer, and the U.S. Army.
Chariot is building the electrical backbone for platforms in the electro-industrial stack, and we’re pleased to be partnered with them.
By @espricewright and @rmcentush
Chariot just raised our $34M Series A, led by @a16z , to scale command of power on the battlefield.
With this round, bringing total funding to $41M, we are:
- Boosting production of our Amphora 24 and Amphora 400 products
- Initiating an operating system for command, control & distribution of power
- Expanding the team that will define this next-generation infrastructure
The round was joined by existing investors @generalcatalyst and @xyz_vc with other new participation by @DCVC, LMNT Ventures, @MarlinspikeVC, Overmatch Ventures, @ShieldCapVC , @ensemblevc, and Trenches Capital.
In under a year, Chariot moved from stealth to revenue and from prototype to force-on-force exercises. Amphora systems are now supporting U.S. Army units, DIU, and commercial customers who recognize that resilient power underpins autonomy, sensing, strike, and C2.
The future of defense will be shaped by energy, speed, and adaptability. We are defining the power backbone that makes that future possible and ensure power is never the limiting factor in modern warfare.
If you are building or supporting technologies at the edge of high-voltage systems, advanced batteries, embedded software, or distributed architectures — join us.
Ben Kesling retweeted
Happy Wednesday. On today's show:
- @Benioff (Salesforce)
- @fabknowledge (SemiAnalysis)
- @mualphaxi (Arena Magazine)
- @BenjLerer (Lerer Hippeau)
- @mlmanapat (Rowspace)
- @AdamWarmoth (Chariot Defense)
- @_ConnorSweeney (Baba)
- Matt Harpe (Basis)
See you on the stream.
Happy Nvidia Day, Salesforce Earnings with Benioff, Anthropic's New Stance on Safety nitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1wxWjajqO…
Ben Kesling retweeted
Sgt. Maj. Mike Vining: The Man. The Meme. The Army Legend.
An EOD technician and founding member of multiple elite units, Vining made his mark on Army history early in his career when he helped destroy a weapons cache with over 7 million rounds of ammunition.
He gained fame online as the subject of Army memes, thanks to his unassuming demeanor and stack of medals.
In honor of his birthday, here’s a small part of his incredible story.
ALT Mike Vining
I saw it as a defense reporter with @WSJ
I experienced it on deployment as a @USMC Marine
We can change how we prepare for and conduct modern war
Join the fight at @reindsummit in July
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Ben Kesling retweeted
This book should be a good read. Earl Weaver was a colorful character!
(Longtime followers & readers of my old MWL blog may recall that Weaver was skipper of the 1960-61 Fox Cities Foxes (@TimberRattlers
predecessor), managing the original versions of Boog Powell & Cal Ripken.)
On the anniversary of Earl Weaver’s induction to the Hall of Fame in 1996, I came home to galleys of my book “The Last Manager” from @AvidReaderPress, along with a Nobel Prize-winning note from my editor.
Ben Kesling retweeted
Official beat change! I'll be covering Trump in the White House with the awesome WSJ team - @learyreports @vmsalama @AnnieLinskey @schwartzbWSJ @meridithmcgraw @tparti - and our colleagues across the paper.
DM for signal or email [email protected]. Let's get coffee!
Ben Kesling retweeted
I can finally share the news: Today is my first day as a White House reporter at @USATODAY. My coverage will largely focus on nuclear threats and national security, and you’ll probably catch me covering the Pentagon from time to time.
Add me to your distros! [email protected]
Ben Kesling retweeted
Professional news: I’m very excited to join the great @CNN Washington Bureau as supervising editor, helping with both enterprise and news stories. I start next week.
Great news for @WNYC
Personal News — I'm starting a new job this week as a reporter for @WNYC / @Gothamist as part of an expanded public media bureau at the New York State Capitol in Albany.
I'm excited to get started!
Ben Kesling retweeted
Jimmy Carter's advice to a young person.
My nephew Matthew, now a @Georgetown sophomore, shared this letter with me yesterday. Five years ago, he wrote to all the living presidents and asked for advice on how to participate in public service. Only Jimmy Carter responded. My nephew has searched online and has found nothing similar so believes it not to be a "form letter." It's a beautiful precis on how to live a life of service.
February 11, 2019
To Matthew:
Thank you for your letter. I admire your interest in serving our country and appreciate your desire to begin that service as soon as possible. No matter what the future holds, there are a few things that young people must do to ensure success: Study hard in order to excel in college and learn as much as possible about the things that particularly interest you; be tenacious in fulfilling commitments, whether to others or to yourself; volunteer your time and talents to community projects, learning all you can about the specific needs of the country or state in which you live; and treat everyone—family, friends and strangers—with honest and respect. If you do these things, I’m sure you will find satisfaction in whatever career you chose.
With best wishes,
Jimmy Carter.
Ben Kesling retweeted
Many Canadians don’t know how reverentially the Dutch people care for the graves of Canadians who fell during the liberation of the Netherlands. I have always found this deeply moving.
Ben Kesling retweeted
Speaker Mike Johnson will NOT be calling the House back early to vote on a disaster aid supplemental in the wake of the Hurricane.
He tells me the cost of damages has to be “tabulated” before a supplemental is considered and he argued they are a ways away from that. Congress will not convene for about five more weeks
NEW: Speaker Mike Johnson is planning to visit North Carolina on Wednesday.
This schedule change comes as the state (and others) continues to deal with the deadly and devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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