On-Point Defense Technologies and Hughes Tool Company Join Forces to Deliver Next-Generation Energy Platform for Leading U.S. Wireless Carriers

On-Point Enters Commercial Market, Partnering with Hughes to Launch Scalable, Disruptive Energy Platform

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. and THERMAL, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On-Point Defense Technologies, a trusted leader in mission-critical military manufacturing and sustainment, is making its commercial debut by partnering with Hughes Tool Company, an innovator in sustainable power generation. Together, the companies will deliver next-generation power infrastructure to the largest wireless carriers in the United States—part of an estimated multi-billion-dollar modernization initiative valued at over $3 billion. The partnership leverages Hughes Tool Company's vast patent portfolio in advanced energy systems and mobile technology to bring a new standard of scalable, intelligent, and resilient power to commercial infrastructure – Project 'Tower Power'.

At the heart of this groundbreaking project is eMpower™, Hughes' patent-protected energy platform delivering scalable, independent, and sustainable power through an intelligent, software-defined architecture. Hughes Tool Company's eMpower™ platform is actively supporting a range of critical power needs—from military operations and residential environments to off-road, recreational, and mobile applications. With today's announcement, eMpower™ is enabling the next generation of wireless communications infrastructure and biotec refrigeration—supporting thousands of sites nationwide with unparalleled reliability and adaptability.

On-Point Defense Technologies, LLC was named winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2024 Southeast Region Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year and brings over a decade of battlefield-proven military-grade engineering and manufacturing expertise to the partnership, with a track record of delivering mission-critical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied forces around the world – with consistent 100% On-Time delivery performance. Their patented portfolio spans upgraded TOW missile launchers, state-of-the-art thermal sighting systems, next-generation Gen Sets, and depot-level sustainment of advanced targeting platforms.  On-Point's technology is built for precision, durability, and performance under pressure. With its cutting-edge rapid development capabilities and deep specialization in obsolescence management and system upgrades, On-Point ensures critical infrastructure remains mission-ready—now extending that same discipline to the commercial energy space.

"This partnership represents a transformative step for On-Point," said Keith Driver, CEO and President of On-Point Defense Technologies. "After years of success in the defense space, we're applying our field-proven engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment capabilities to power critical infrastructure for commercial industries such as wireless infrastructure, biotec refrigeration and beyond. Our mission remains unchanged:  "DELIVER RESULTS WHERE FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION."

For Hughes Tool Company, this deployment is part of a broader strategy to redefine how the world thinks about power. "Our mission is to revolutionize power generation with disruptive clean, intelligent, and resilient energy—starting with movement-based and battery technology systems that are scalable for any industry," said Anthony Macaluso, CEO of Hughes Tool Company, a multiple global award-winning inventor whose wireless technology innovations have reshaped consumer engagement across multiple industries leading to billions of transactions. "We're not just building products—we're building the future of energy, and On-Point is the ideal partner to help scale that future across high-demand markets. Wireless and biotec refrigeration support infrastructure is just the first of many industries to benefit from this partnership."

eMpower™ is "Electricity in a Box," capable of delivering autonomous, sustainable power wherever it's needed—untethered from the grid, secure against disruption, and built to evolve. With a robust ecosystem of patented innovations and a modular, software-first design, eMpower™ provides seamless power delivery for applications ranging from telecommunications and transportation to defense, aerospace, and emergency response.

The collaboration between On-Point and Hughes aligns two highly specialized organizations—one known for its disciplined execution in global defense contracting, the other for its bold innovation in energy technology—to deliver results that are both practical and transformative.

This alliance enhances Hughes' eMpower NeverFail Support Systems (NFSS) across biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, where energy-efficient refrigeration and power reliability are mission-critical. Hughes' eMpower™ platform is uniquely positioned to support high-stakes environments such as biorepositories, clinical labs, and temperature-sensitive logistics networks. Applications range from vaccine storage to biologics manufacturing. Major institutions and companies such as Mayo Clinic, Pfizer, Amgen, Genentech (a member of the Roche Group), and Thermo Fisher Scientific represent key verticals where motion-based, software-defined energy systems can create significant resilience and sustainability advantages.

About On-Point Defense Technologies
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, On-Point is a Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in lifecycle support for U.S. and Allied defense forces. With capabilities spanning rapid prototyping, complex systems engineering, manufacturing, and depot-level sustainment, On-Point is a trusted partner to the U.S. Department of Defense and global military allies. Now, On-Point is bringing its battle-tested expertise to commercial markets undergoing critical infrastructure transformation. www.onpoint-dt.com

About Hughes Tool Company
Hughes Tool Company is reimagining how the world generates and deploys energy. With its eMpower™ product line—featuring battery-based, scalable, movement-driven power—Hughes delivers clean, resilient, software-defined solutions that operate independently of traditional infrastructure. The company's patent-protected ecosystem supports a wide range of verticals, including defense, wireless, energy, transportation, and emergency systems. Hughes is on a mission to make sustainable power universally accessible through motion-driven innovation. www.hughestoolcompany.com

SOURCE Hughes Tool Company