AirJoule Technologies and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to Collaborate on Atmospheric Water Generation Using Waste Heat

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AirJoule Technologies (NASDAQ: AIRJ) announced a three-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to pair ERDC tactical generator waste-heat recovery systems with AirJoule’s atmospheric water generation platform. The collaboration aims to develop a resilient, fuel-efficient potable water supply for military use across diverse environments by using waste heat to extract moisture from ambient air.

The CRADA focuses on applied research and field-relevant testing to accelerate heat-driven atmospheric water generation and inform future sustainment and resiliency capabilities for the Army.

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Defense systems integration analyst

Three-year CRADA pairs AirJoule with ERDC to test heat-driven atmospheric water generation for military potable water supply.

AirJoule Technologies will combine its AirJoule™ platform with ERDC’s tactical generator waste heat recovery systems under a three-year CRADA announced on October 7, 2025. The stated objective is to develop a resilient, fuel-efficient source of potable water that operates across a broad range of environmental conditions and locations.

The collaboration's outcome depends on successful technical integration and field validation; execution quality and demonstrated performance across the claimed environments will determine practical value. The agreement accelerates research but does not commit procurement or financial terms, so near-term commercial impact is informational rather than revenue-confirming.

Watch for measurable technical milestones, independent operational test results, and any follow-on sustainment or acquisition decisions during the three-year term; those items will be the concrete indicators of program success and potential defense adoption.

Research collaboration aims to develop a more resilient and fuel-efficient water supply for future military applications

RONAN, Mont., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AirJoule Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRJ) (“AirJoule Technologies” or the “Company”), a leading technology platform that unleashes the power of water from air, today announced a three-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (“CRADA”) with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (“ERDC”).

The collaboration between ERDC’s operational water research team and AirJoule Technologies will leverage the combination of ERDC’s tactical generator waste heat recovery systems and the state-of-the-art AirJoule™ platform for extracting moisture from ambient air. The goal of the collaboration is to develop more resilient supply of potable water for military personnel that operates effectively across a broad range of environmental conditions and geographic locations.

“This agreement between ERDC and AirJoule Technologies marks a significant step forward for integrating our AirJoule™ technology platform into real-life use cases to benefit the U.S. military,” AirJoule Technologies Chief Executive Officer Matt Jore said. “AirJoule™ can operate in a wide range of environments, particularly when surface water and ground water sources are unavailable or contaminated. We believe this collaboration will help secure a reliable source of pure water for our troops, and we’re excited to work with ERDC on this research initiative.”

ERDC helps solve our nation’s most challenging problems in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our nation’s public good. Successful execution of the cooperative research between ERDC and AirJoule Technologies will accelerate advancement of heat-driven atmospheric water generation technology and inform potential development of sustainment and resiliency capabilities in the future.

About AirJoule Technologies Corporation

AirJoule Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRJ) is a leading technology platform that unleashes the power of water from air. Through its joint venture with GE Vernova and in partnership with Carrier Global Corporation, the Company’s purpose is freeing the world of its water and energy constraints by delivering groundbreaking sorption technologies. For more information, visit https://airjouletech.com.

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FAQ

What did AirJoule (AIRJ) announce on October 7, 2025?

AirJoule announced a three-year CRADA with the U.S. Army ERDC to test integrating generator waste heat with its atmospheric water generation platform.

How long is the AirJoule and ERDC collaboration under the CRADA?

The agreement runs for three years and focuses on research and testing of heat-driven water-from-air systems.

What is the goal of the AIRJ and ERDC research collaboration?

The goal is to develop a resilient, fuel-efficient source of potable water for military personnel that works across varied environments.

Will the AirJoule CRADA involve field testing with military generators?

Yes, the collaboration pairs ERDC tactical generator waste-heat recovery systems with AirJoule’s platform for applied testing and evaluation.

What military benefit could AirJoule (AIRJ) technology provide if successful?

If successful, the technology could secure on-site potable water when surface or groundwater sources are unavailable or contaminated.

Does the announcement include financial terms or revenue guidance for AIRJ?

No financial terms, contract value, or revenue guidance were disclosed in the announcement.