Chamber Business NewsAn Arizona-based defense technology manufacturer is expanding its operations in Mesa as the U.S. military’s growing reliance on drones, artificial intelligence and other advanced battlefield systems drives demand for reliable, portable power.
Nishati Power Technologies (NPT), a veteran-owned manufacturer of tactical power systems, has opened a new 15,000-square-foot facility at Pecos 17 Industrial Park in southeast Mesa. The expansion brings the company’s total Arizona footprint to more than 25,000 square feet.
The new location includes approximately 6,285 square feet of manufacturing space and 8,805 square feet dedicated to testing operations.
“Mesa’s commitment to attracting advanced manufacturing investment and its emergence as a leading aerospace and defense hub made it the natural choice for our continued growth,” said NPT CEO Robert Charette. “This expansion strengthens our ability to deliver the mission-critical tactical power warfighters need to operate, communicate, and fight on the battlefront today.”
Powering the modern battlefield
Founded in 2014, NPT specializes in portable power technologies designed for military operations in remote and demanding environments.
The company’s patented hybrid generators provide up to 5 kilowatts of power, supporting a range of military technologies, including drones, counter-drone systems, robotics, AI-enabled equipment, communications networks and air defense systems.
The generators also recharge military batteries, including fully depleted high-capacity lithium-ion batteries.
As military operations increasingly incorporate sophisticated electronic systems, reliable power generation has become an essential component of battlefield readiness. NPT’s technologies are designed to operate alongside batteries, vehicle-based charging equipment and other power systems, allowing military units to scale their power capabilities according to mission requirements.
“As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, our mission has always been continuing our service,” Charette said. “Our team brings operational experience to every product we develop, transforming lessons learned in uniform into technologies that improve our armed forces’ capability, survivability, and operational effectiveness.”
Mesa’s growing aerospace and defense industry
NPT’s expansion adds to southeast Mesa’s growing concentration of aerospace, defense and advanced manufacturing companies.
The company selected the Pecos 17 location for its access to the Loop 202 Freeway, proximity to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and connections to workforce development programs at the East Valley Institute of Technology and Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus.
“Mesa’s Gateway Corridor continues to be a magnet for advanced manufacturers needing a trained workforce and quality infrastructure all in one location,” Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman said. “We welcome Nishati and look forward to their contributions to both U.S. national security and to our community.”
Mesa Vice Mayor Scott Somers said the expansion reflects the city’s continued investments in infrastructure and economic development.
“Mesa has long been a hub for defense technology development and manufacturing, and Nishati Power Technologies is carrying that tradition forward,” Somers said. “I’m proud that our planning and infrastructure investments in southeast Mesa are helping this small, veteran-owned company grow and create high-quality jobs.”
Strengthening Arizona’s defense manufacturing base
The new facility will allow NPT to increase production capacity, expand its testing capabilities and create additional skilled manufacturing jobs.
The expansion also supports the company’s commitment to domestic production of defense technologies and a more resilient U.S. supply chain.
By designing and manufacturing its systems in Arizona, NPT contributes to the state’s growing defense industrial base while helping ensure that critical military technologies are produced domestically.
For more information, visit Nishati Power Technologies.
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