Saft gets new lithium battery order from the Australian army

Tag : Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Saft has received an AUD $3.5 million (approx. €2.1 million)order from the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation for BA-F300lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries, with deliveries scheduled tobegin later this year.

The BA-F300 battery is a custom battery comprised of Saft LO 26 SXcells and is designed to withstand the demanding electrical andmechanical conditions encountered in combat and military trainingexercises. The batteries will be used to power a variety ofportable military equipment, including Raven radios.

"This is a significant order for us. Saft has earned areputation for superior product performance and our lithiumtechnology has become the technology of choice for militaryorganizations around the world," said David Anderson, Saft'sManaging Director in Australia. "We look forward to expandingour relationship with the Australian DMO and providing reliableproducts that meet the demanding requirements of militaryapplications."

Saft manufactures three primary lithium battery technologies(Li-SO2, Li-SOCl2, Li-MnO2) as well as rechargeable Li-ion, and hasmore than 30 years experience in developing lithium batteries formilitary customers.