Saft has received an AUD $3.5 million (approx. €2.1 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.
David Anderson, Saft's managing director in Australia, commented: “This is a significant order for us. Saft has earned a reputation for superior product performance and our lithium technology has become the technology of choice for military organisations around the world”. “We look forward to expanding our relationship with the Australian DMO and providing reliable products that meet the demanding requirements of military applications.”
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.