HYDROGEN AS A MILITARY FUEL

Air and space warfare, defence and security operations for the United Kingdom

Hydrogen fuel cell technology development

Government department responsible for implementing the defence policy of the UK and managing the Armed Forces

The fuel cell vehicles are powered by hydrogen.

The specific type of fuel cell technology supplied by Ballard Power Systems for the buses in Mississauga.

The RAF deployment uses microgrids that integrate hydrogen fuel cell HPUs, battery storage, and in some cases solar PV, to provide self‑contained electricity for electric vehicle (EV) charging and other loads without relying on the main grid. These systems can be transported and installed as modular hubs to support EV fleets or operational equipment at bases and temporary sites.

England (RAF sites including previously trialled locations such as RAF Leeming; specific bases for the six‑unit rollout not fully disclosed)

Deployment of six hydrogen fuel-cell- and battery-based power units supplied by GeoPura to replace diesel generators at UK Royal Air Force sites, supporting EV charging, ground operations and off-grid resilience.