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Electro Optic Systems has landed a significant A$108 million contract to supply remote weapon systems for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 400-3 project, integrating its technology with Hanwha’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

Electro Optic Systems updates its 2025 revenue outlook to $115-125 million from existing contracts, with potential for an additional $25 million from new orders. The company’s contract backlog has jumped to $299 million, reflecting strong demand despite some delays in contract signings.

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.

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 secured a €31 million contract for its flagship Slinger Counter-Drone Remote Weapon System, marking its largest naval order to date from a Western European government.

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.