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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
Electro Optic Systems has inked a conditional US$80 million contract to supply a 100kW high energy laser weapon to a South Korean customer, marking its second major export order in this advanced defence technology.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
15 Dec 2025
EOS has bolstered its counter-drone arsenal by acquiring a UK-based interceptor business and securing a landmark €71.4 million export contract for its 100kW high energy laser system with The Netherlands.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
20 Nov 2025
Electro Optic Systems has landed a significant €11.4 million contract for its Slinger Counter-Drone systems from a Western European NATO country, boosting its contract backlog to nearly A$400 million. This surge underscores EOS’s growing footprint in the defence sector amid rising drone threats.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Nov 2025
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) reports a surge in contract backlog to $415 million, anchored by a landmark $125 million export order for a high-energy laser weapon. Despite a $34.3 million operating cash outflow in Q3, EOS is poised for growth with new defence contracts and product innovations.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
31 Oct 2025