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Army's Procurement of Batteries: Magnesium vs. Lithium

NSIAD-85-124 Published: Sep 26, 1985. Publicly Released: Sep 26, 1985.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's decision to use the lithium sulfur dioxide battery rather than the magnesium battery, particularly addressing concerns about the cost-effectiveness and safety of the lithium battery.

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