Batteries for military applications – powering the mission

The modern, mobile military requires completely autonomous and highly reliable battery power for electronic equipment, as do back office military and defence applications. Furthermore, the demand for increased lifespan, improved energy density and more power only increases as advanced technology allows the military and defence sectors to deploy increasingly complex equipment. 

Mission critical equipment

Accutronics’ batteries directly support the armed forces, powering mission-critical equipment such as radios, lights and night-vision goggles. They can also be found everywhere from covert airfield-landing lights and rugged portable computers to server back-up where they provide high performance and reliable power in the harshest of environments.

Our products are designed to withstand harsh conditions and provide for the highest levels of demand, whilst features such as ‘locked in design’ prevent unauthorised product changes, ensuring high levels of safety. Furthermore, our products are manufactured in the UK guaranteeing a stable and dependable supply to customers.

“One key issue in design for the defence and military sector is the weight of the end product,” explained Neil Oliver, Accutronics’ senior technical marketing manager. “It’s a fact that the weight of a typical infantry backpack has increased massively since WWII and this is largely due to the increased use of technology in the field. As a result, using intelligent design engineering to reduce the weight impact of a device is very important. Lithium-ion technology, for instance, allows for increased portability by ensuring the battery is light weight.” 

Range is also a key issue, which is why Accutronics ensures that every design features a long operating life and no voltage delay, so that the device springs into action when required, even if it’s been inactive for some time.

Smart battery for defence applications

“It goes without saying that safety is also an important factor in our designs,” continued Oliver. “It’s for this reason that testing and compliance are top priorities throughout the design process, even if time constraints are an issue.”

The impact of innovative battery design doesn’t only benefit those on the front line. By powering a range of hand-held electronic devices, it delivers benefits to people in a range of roles including scientists, engineers, restaurant staff and delivery drivers. The benefits that light weight, dependable batteries can bring to field hospitals, for example, are immeasurable.

We believe that Accutronics’ focus on end-user benefit makes a tangible difference to our customers, including those in the defence and security. Reliable, robust and secure battery solutions are essential to power the mission.

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