The National Defense Center for Energy and Environment (NDCEE) announces the FY 2025 technology projects for demonstration/validation (Dem/Val). The NDCEE is a Department of Defense (DoD) program that addresses DoDโs high-priority environmental, safety, occupational health, energy (ESOHE), and technological challenges.
The following projects were selected to begin in FY 2025.
- Coated Explosive Material (CXM) Manufacturing via Resonant Acoustic Mixing (RAM)
- Cobalt & Chromium Free Conversion Coatings for Cadmium and Low Hydrogen Embrittlement (LHE) Zinc-Nickel Electroplating
- Dry Chemical Crew Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems (AFES) Integration
- Fire Limiting & Arresting Materials Enhancing Li-ion Energy Storage Safety (FLAMELESS)
- Galvanic Corrosion Mitigation using Blockade-GC Fastener Coatings
- Lightweight, Small Form-Factor Vehicle Mounted Hybrid Auxiliary Power Unit
- Validation of Copper Titanium Alloy as a Replacement for Copper Beryllium
The call for NDCEE Project Proposals is March 1 every year. For additional information on the NDCEE or on how to submit a nomination package, please click here.

DoD Lead Agent
Office of the Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment

Program Management Office
U.S. Army Environmental Command