Learn Why Tactical Edge Systems Won NATO DIANA Phase 2 and is an Army xTech Search9 Winner

Edge, the company developing expeditionary infrastructure to produce hydrogen from metal aluminum fuels, is set to appear on HYSKY Monthly #73 with CEO Erik Limpaecher on January 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central. This webinar will explore why Edge won NATO DIANA Phase 2 and was recently named a winner of Army xTechSearch 9, the U.S. Army’s prestigious technology competition.

Edge’s approach focuses on producing hydrogen on demand from aluminum‑based fuels, enabling lightweight, safe, and portable hydrogen generation for operators in remote and austere environments. This capability has the potential to transform how expeditionary forces power vehicles, sensors, generators, and other systems. The ability to create hydrogen at the point of use dramatically reduces reliance on complex fuel supply chains and offers a highly energy‑dense alternative to traditional fuels.

Erik Limpaecher brings over 25 years of military and energy R&D experience, entrepreneurship, and innovation to his leadership role at Edge. He has co‑founded multiple energy ventures and held leadership roles in defense energy research, including work with the Defense Science Board and projects focused on tactical hydrogen energy generation. His teams have developed certified power conversion, renewable energy, battery, and hydrogen‑fuel products for both commercial and military applications.

Edge operates within the broader ecosystem of advanced defense and technology solutions. While Edge itself is focused on hydrogen and expeditionary infrastructure, the Edge technology group globally is known as a major advanced technology and defense conglomerate serving government and commercial sectors worldwide. It has been involved in groundbreaking contracts, autonomous systems, and international expansion efforts in advanced technology and defense solutions.

Hydrogen has increasingly become a focal point in defense and expeditionary energy strategy. Recent Department of Defense initiatives like the Hydrogen at the Tactical Edge (HyTEC) project are delivering prototype hydrogen generation systems for testing with Marine Corps units, demonstrating the growing operational interest in field‑generated hydrogen fuel to improve energy resilience and reduce logistics burdens.

At the HYSKY Monthly webinar, Erik will share insights into Edge’s technologies, recent recognition in high‑impact defense innovation programs, and the role of aluminum‑derived hydrogen fuel in addressing operational energy challenges. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how hydrogen can be produced and used in expeditionary settings and why these advancements are critical for future military and commercial mission success.

Register now for free to secure your spot and learn how hydrogen energy at the tactical edge is progressing with Edge and Erik Limpaecher.

FAQ: Hydrogen, Defense, and Tactical Energy

1. How is hydrogen made from aluminum?

   1. Special aluminum fuels react with water to release hydrogen gas, which can then power fuel cells or combustion engines.

2. Why is hydrogen important for the military?

   1. Hydrogen reduces reliance on traditional fuels, cuts logistics burden, and offers operational flexibility in remote environments.

3. What does “tactical edge” mean?

   1. The tactical edge refers to operations in remote, contested, or austere environments where traditional energy supply is difficult.

4. What is the HyTEC project?

   1. HyTEC focuses on hydrogen generation and energy solutions specifically designed for expeditionary military use.

5. Why aluminum fuels?

   1. Aluminum‑based fuels are solid, stable, and easier to transport than compressed hydrogen, making them ideal for field generation of hydrogen.

6. What makes Edge’s technology unique?

   1. Edge focuses on on‑site hydrogen generation from aluminum fuels, enabling logistical independence and rapid refueling.

7. Who should attend the webinar?

   1. Anyone interested in hydrogen energy innovation, defense applications, expeditionary energy systems, and future fuel technologies.