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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.

EOS has reported a 126% increase in its contract backlog to $307 million in 1H 2025, driven by strong demand for its defence and space technologies despite a revenue decline. The company secured a landmark €71.4 million high energy laser weapon export contract and continues to strengthen its balance sheet.

Electro Optic Systems reveals a challenging half-year with a steep revenue drop and loss from continuing operations, offset by a substantial gain from divesting EM Solutions and a major new laser weapons contract.

EOS has landed a landmark €71.4 million export contract for its 100kW High Energy Laser Weapon system, marking a significant advance in counter-drone defense technology amid escalating global drone warfare threats.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has landed a landmark €71.4 million contract from a European NATO member for its pioneering 100kW high-power laser counter-drone system, marking the first export of this class of directed energy weapon.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured its largest-ever order for the Slinger Counter-Drone system, boosting its contract backlog by 25% to $170 million and reporting strong cash flow and a debt-free balance sheet.

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.

Electro Optic Systems projects first-half 2025 revenue between A$40 million and A$45 million, underpinned by a major Middle East contract and a growing contract backlog now at A$170 million.

EOS is midway through a strategic turnaround, divesting non-core assets and strengthening its balance sheet while advancing cutting-edge counter-drone, high energy laser weapons, and space control technologies amid robust global demand.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) reported a robust quarter ending March 2025, highlighted by significant new defence contracts and a strong cash position following the divestment of its EM Solutions subsidiary.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has completed the divestment of its EM Solutions subsidiary for $158.6 million, wiping out all borrowings and positioning itself with a strong cash balance of approximately $128 million. The company is actively pursuing significant defence contracts and expanding its manufacturing footprint.

Electro Optic Systems has completed the sale of EM Solutions for $158.6 million, exceeding initial valuations, and fully repaid its debt to Washington H. Soul Pattinson, leaving the company debt-free with a strong cash position.