Marine defence

Saft is recognized by navies throughout the world as a key supplier of primary and rechargeable battery systems for marine defence applications. We develop specialised batteries for torpedoes and other weapon systems, as well as for a wide variety of manned and unmanned underwater and surface vehicles. Saft also supplies large stationary batteries to back-up the primary power supply for warships and command headquarters.

Innovative solutions

Saft’s extensive experience and wide range of products enables us to work with customers to design, develop and manufacture innovative battery solutions to suit ever more demanding naval defence applications including:

• submarines
• torpedoes
• mines
• delocalized battleship power sources
• Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
• Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs)
• Search & Rescue Vehicles (SRVs)
• UPS
• Generator starting
• satellite positioning and navigation.

Revolutionary technology

Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) is currently the most promising battery technology for improving the operating performance and efficiency of naval vessels, underwater vehicles, submarines and torpedoes. It offers:

• high energy and power density
• high efficiency
• flexible, responsive performance
• no environmental impact
• maintenance-free.

Primary lithium batteries are also available for mines and AUV applications.