Hydrogen in Defense: A Strategic Asset for Energy Security and Resilience

Hydrogen in Defense: A Strategic Asset for Energy Security and Resilience

9.04.2025, Poznań, MTP, PCC, Level 1, Stage 3, 3:50-4:40 pm

Panel description

Hydrogen, as a versatile energy source, is becoming a key element in the process of modernization of sectors related to national security and defense. In particular, in the context of the growing need for decarbonization and ensuring energy independence, hydrogen is becoming not only a technological solution, but also a strategic resource. The panel, “Hydrogen in Defense: A Strategic Asset for Energy Security and Resilience,” will focus on the role of hydrogen in the defense sector - from its applications in military mobility, to ensuring energy security in crisis situations, to implementing solutions to support the decarbonization of military operations. The threat of cyber-security, which is becoming a key aspect in the integration of hydrogen technology into defense structures, will also be an important part of the discussion.

Purpose of the panel

The purpose of the panel is to explore the role of hydrogen as a key resource in the defense sector, particularly in the context of ensuring energy security, improving military mobility, and integrating hydrogen technologies into military operations with a focus on cybersecurity. Panelists will share their experiences and knowledge on the implementation of hydrogen technologies in defense, discuss security and regulatory challenges, and analyze the risks of cyber attacks on hydrogen systems - critical infrastructure - in the military domain.

Key issues

1.Hydrogen as an energy source in the defense sector

2.Energy security and independence

• Hydrogen as a strategic fuel in crisis situations: How hydrogen can support defense in the context of energy crises, ensuring energy independence in emergency situations.
• Integration of hydrogen in NATO and EU energy plans: How is hydrogen included in NATO and European Union energy security strategies? What steps are being taken to integrate hydrogen technologies into defense systems?

3. hydrogen technologies in military infrastructure

4. security and regulatory challenges

• Safety standards for hydrogen storage and transportation: What safety standards must be followed for hydrogen storage and transportation in a military context to ensure its efficiency and safety?
• Alignment of civilian regulations with military requirements: What regulatory changes are needed to adapt civilian safety and technology standards to the specific requirements of the defense sector?

5. Cyber security in the context of hydrogen technologies in defense

6. financing and public-private partnerships