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Saft is a global, multi-technology defense battery specialist and the only battery maker able to provide fully-integrated primary and rechargeable lithium and silver battery solutions to power a wide range of equipment on land, at sea and in the air.
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Military batteries

When the mission is critical, Saft batteries make the difference

Saft offers standard military packs in multiple technologies and will customize solutions based on customer requirements.

Our lightweight, compact batteries are field-proven to deliver exceptional reliability and performance for military applications, from infantry communications, base camps and weapon systems to torpedoes, UAVs/UUVs, naval ships, aircraft and military vehicles.

Reliable, portable energy storage keeps soldiers connected, aware and safe. Proven quality and performance, including reduced total cost of ownership for vehicle and weapons systems, reduced weight, and increased power, ensure long-term relationships with military forces around the world.

In-house R&D

Military forces around the world have entrusted their battery needs to Saft. Our in-house R&D results in continuous innovation – advancing technology and improving design and performance to ensure our complex batteries can call on the most advanced and efficient electronics and software for power, safety and communicating battery data to the systems.

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Military vehicle batteries and beyond

Customer-driven design

Each military program is unique with a different set of power and energy requirements. A combination of extensive program experience, electrochemical expertise, world class manufacturing, and close working relationships with our customers allows Saft the capability to design each energy storage system to handle the most stringent requirements.

High-energy systems offer a combination of power and energy for military battery applications that need the benefit of high rate charge and discharge with significant energy requirements.

  • Forward Operating Bases
  • Military Ground Vehicles
  • Underwater Vehicles

High-power systems are designed for military battery applications requiring longer operation times, combined with high power levels.

  • Weapons Systems
  • Navy Ships
  • Control Stations
  • Military Satellites

Very-high-power systems are offered for applications requiring either high discharge power, low temperature power or good regen capability.

  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • High Power Microwaves
  • Military Aircraft

Defense case studies

Saft lithium-ion battery power for BAE Systems’ Talisman autonomous underwater vehicle

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Saft battery system improves Redermor’s underwater performance

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Beyond military vehicles: Saft’s Xcelion 6T® battery provides critical power in remote locations

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92300 Levallois-Perret – France
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Saft Groupe SA
Communications Department
26, quai Charles Pasqua
92300 Levallois-Perret – France
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Contact our Saft Specialists

To ensure we can respond as efficiently as possible, please complete this form which will be delivered to our team of experts who will help you with your enquiry.

In accordance with the provisions of the personal data protection regulation, Saft Groupe SA as data controller will process your data for the purposes of providing the services and for its legitimate interest. Any mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk.

In accordance with current regulations, you have the right to access, correct, delete and object to the use of your personal data. You may ask for your personal data to be sent to you and you have the right to give instructions for the use of your personal data after your death. You can also ask for restriction of the data, portability of the data and/or make a claim to the CNIL (the French data protection agency). For any request please send it to GDPR@saftbatteries.com or to the following address:

Saft Groupe SA
Communications Department
26, quai Charles Pasqua
92300 Levallois-Perret – France
Find out more