Arotech Corporation, a US-based supplier of batteries and equipment for military and security industries, has received more than $2m worth of orders for batteries and chargers from two defense companies and manufacturers of military equipment.
The orders include working with one of the companies to develop lithium-ion batteries to replace existing lead-acid batteries currently in use in military vehicles. The company is developing a drop-in replacement that would match the dimensions of lead-acid but with a greater energy density and minimal maintenance requirements.
Robert Ehrlich, Arotech’s chairman and CEO said: “These customers are top defense manufacturers with sales of equipment throughout the world for use by various militaries using advanced technologies. Their equipment is expected to be of the highest caliber and failsafe.”
Arotech has invested in developing lithium-ion technology for this purpose to improve energy density while ensuring the safety of a more volatile chemistry.
