Saft lithium-ion battery power for BAE Systems’ Talisman autonomous underwater vehicle Li-ion batteries provide optimal performance and endurance for versatile new generation of undersea defence vehicle Saft has been chosen by BAE Systems to supply lithium-ion batteries for its Talisman ‘M’ autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). The vehicle was unveiled in 2007 and is designed to meet the growing demand from navies for independent vehicles that can undertake a variety of often dangerous tasks, including dealing with mines. Talisman ‘M’ is approximately 4.5 m long by 1.7 m wide, weighs around 1,000 kg, can carry payloads of 500 kg or more and can operateat depths of up to 300 m. Propulsion and manoeuvre control is provided by four Seaeye SMS ducted-fan thrusters which drive it at speeds up to

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