Latest Command And Control Systems News

Electro Optic Systems’ MARSS division has been tapped by BAE Systems to provide the AI-driven command and control platform for its new Anti Threat System, a major step in global counter-drone defence.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) reports sustained demand driven by global conflicts, launches MARSS business in Europe, and updates 2026 revenue outlook with base business guidance of $240m to $270m.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has drawn down A$70m to fund the US$36m upfront payment for its MARSS acquisition, which now boasts a €140m earnout cap following a surge in Middle Eastern orders. The deal, pending completion, significantly expands EOS’s counter-drone footprint and order book.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) reported a 13% increase in contract backlog to A$518 million in Q1 2026, driven by multiple major defence orders and the opening of a new Singapore facility. The company’s cash position remains strong despite a $4 million ASIC penalty.

HighCom Technology secures a nearly A$10 million contract from the Australian Defence for counter small uncrewed aerial systems, marking its first major C-UAS order and reinforcing its defence sector presence.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) reports a record $459 million contract backlog, major new defence contracts including a $120 million laser weapon deal, and a strategic acquisition to boost counter-drone capabilities.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has acquired European defence tech firm MARSS, integrating advanced AI-enabled command and control systems to create a comprehensive counter-drone solution. This strategic move positions EOS as a prime contractor for larger defence programs and expands its global footprint.

DroneShield has launched DroneSentry-C2 Enterprise, a SaaS platform designed for national-scale counter-drone command, with its first paid deployment set for early 2026 on the Eastern NATO flank.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a role in the Australian Defence Force’s $1.3 billion Project LAND 156, aiming to develop advanced counter-drone capabilities over the next decade. Initial orders for EOS’s Slinger remote weapon system could boost revenues from 2026 onwards.

DroneShield launches SentryCiv, a subscription-based AI-powered counter-drone solution designed to protect civilian critical infrastructure from emerging aerial threats.

Electro Optic Systems has received A$60 million following the finalisation of a major contract, lifting its cash balance to approximately A$130 million as of June 30, 2025.