The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12584715B1 for a military vehicle with integrated battery armor. The patent, assigned to Oshkosh Defense, LLC, details a specific design where a battery unit is encased between an inner and outer plate, coupled to the exterior of the vehicle's belly deflector. This innovation aims to provide enhanced protection for critical vehicle components.

While this is a patent grant and not a regulatory rule imposing direct compliance obligations, it signifies technological advancement in military vehicle design. Companies involved in defense manufacturing, particularly those producing armored vehicles or battery systems for such applications, should be aware of this patented technology. The filing date was September 30, 2024, and the grant date is March 24, 2026. No immediate compliance actions are required for entities not involved in the development or manufacturing of this specific technology.