Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has secured two new unconditional orders for counter-drone systems with a total value of USD 45 million.
A USD 42 million order has been received by the company from a customer in the Middle East. This order includes the Slinger Remote Weapon System, cannons, platform integration, spares, training and other supplies. EOS understands that the system is intended to strengthen defence systems in light of escalating regional conflicts in the Middle East.
“This sale is to an established customer country in the Middle East and the customer is a large,
established defence prime contractor with several large-scale government and export
contracts,” the company said. The customer has requested that EOS do not disclose the customer identity due to national security considerations.
“During March 2026 EOS has continued discussions with several Middle Eastern governments
and related representatives regarding the provisions of advanced counter-drone systems,” EOS said in a press release. These systems include the Slinger as well as the company’s High-Energy
Laser Weapon APOLLO product range and other related products for infrastructure protection.
The order is subject to customary terms and requires export approvals to be obtained in
Australia and the United States. The systems are expected to be manufactured in Australia and
delivered during 2026. This delivery programme may require EOS to re-assess production
schedules during 2026 and 2027.
In addition, EOS Defense Systems USA has secured recent orders totalling USD 3 million for integration into a counter-drone weapon system. The customer is an established US defence contractor, but due to the sensitive nature of the order, EOS will not be naming either the customer or the end-user. The product will be manufactured in Australia and the order is expected to be fulfilled during 2026.
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