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Naval Group Selects Saft Next-Gen Li-ion Batteries for Submarines​

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-new...aft-next-gen-li-ion-batteries-for-submarines/

Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and a global specialist in advanced battery technology, has been awarded a major contract by Naval Group to supply next-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems for the Barracuda and Scorpene submarine families.

Saft’s Li-ion batteries, based on proprietary cells developed and manufactured in-house, deliver a step change compared to lead-acid technologies:

• Higher energy density, enabling longer underwater endurance
• Enhanced operational performance and mission flexibility
• Total operational safety, meeting the most stringent defense requirements