Joplin MO (SPX) Dec 06, 2007 – EaglePicher Technologies has received a $2.9 million defense contract as part of the 2008 Defense Appropriations Bill. This government contract will fund the qualification of new missile, portable power and Department of Defense batteries at EaglePicher Technologies’ new automated facility in Pittsburg, Kan. The new 30,000-square- foot facility positions EaglePicher at the forefront of U.S.-based battery suppliers for defense-related programs.