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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.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
15 May 2026
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.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
30 Apr 2026
Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) wraps up a three-year turnaround, reporting a $459 million order backlog despite a 27% revenue drop. The company expands its counter-drone and space control portfolio with the acquisition of the UK-based Interceptor business and a pending deal for MARSS, a European command-and-control software provider.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Apr 2026
Electro Optic Systems secures two significant US contracts worth US$12 million for advanced Remote Weapon Systems, while progressing a conditional US$80 million Korean High Energy Laser contract with potential manufacturing shifts.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
31 Mar 2026
Electro Optic Systems has secured two major counter-drone contracts worth US$45 million, highlighting rising defence demand amid Middle East conflicts. The largest order involves the Slinger Remote Weapon System for a Middle Eastern customer, with deliveries planned for 2026.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
13 Mar 2026
Electro Optic Systems has locked in a $100 million secured loan facility to fuel growth and support its acquisition of MARSS, positioning the company for expansion in counter-drone technologies.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
2 Mar 2026
Electro Optic Systems reported a 27% revenue drop to $128.5 million in FY2025 but posted a net profit of $18.6 million, boosted by the sale of EM Solutions. The company strengthened its position with key contract wins and acquisitions, including the UK-based Interceptor business and a conditional deal for MARSS.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
23 Feb 2026
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has firmly rejected allegations from a recent Grizzly Research report, highlighting its strengthened financial position, significant contract wins, and strategic acquisition to bolster its defence technology portfolio.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
10 Feb 2026
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) addresses rumours about relocating its headquarters and stock listing to Europe, affirming no such decisions have been made despite strong growth in European defence markets.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
2 Feb 2026
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.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
27 Jan 2026
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has landed a US$22 million deal to supply Remote Weapon Systems for a major U.S. Army combat vehicle, marking a significant milestone in its U.S. market expansion. This contract boosts EOS’s contract backlog to over A$400 million, setting the stage for robust revenue growth in the coming years.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
23 Dec 2025
Electro Optic Systems has secured a US$21 million order for its R400 Remote Weapon System from a North American customer, boosting its contract backlog to over A$400 million and setting the stage for strong revenue growth in 2026 and 2027.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
19 Dec 2025