I am failing to see how a battery made in a country with no expertise by a company with insignificant volume and market share would be more reliable or safer than one from LG/Panasonic/Sony.
Saft has a good market share in the military, both in Europe and the US. But I don't think the average Joe can buy any of their rechargeable lithium batteries. Tadiran is also owned by Saft IIRC.
I am doing my first battery project and chose A123. The design needed: Safety, reliability, high-current for short durations, modest/low capacity.
Hope I don't blow anything up.