Saft receives new lithium battery order from the Australian army

Posted At : September 22, 2008 10:20 AM | Posted By : Don Ferreira
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Saft has received an AUD $3.5 million (approx. USD $2.7 million) order from the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation for BA-F300 lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries, with deliveries scheduled to begin later this year. The BA-F300 battery is a custom battery comprised of Saft LO 26 SX cells and is designed to withstand the demanding electrical and mechanical conditions encountered in combat and military training exercises. The batteries will be used to power a variety of portable military equipment, including Raven radios.

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

Saft is the world’s leading manufacturer of nickel-cadmium batteries for industrial applications and of primary lithium batteries for a range of end markets. For more information, visit www.saftbatteries.com.