Dr Andreas Schwer, CEO of Electro Optic Systems, headlines alongside Fox Walker, Defence Analyst at GlobalData Plc, to explore the latest trends in kinetic and high energy laser technologies. Gain insights into how these advancements are reshaping defence strategies and investments in the face of emerging UAV threats.
Ukrainian News 24 channel shares footage of the Australian Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle, used by the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces. It includes a guided tour of the vehicle, showcasing its EOS R400 remote weapon system, highlighting its role in transporting troops and navigating terrain, and featuring interviews with Ukrainian soldiers.
With drone warfare proliferating across
the globe, one company in Australia has
excelled at creating anti-drone systems
– saving lives every day while learning
from soldiers on Ukraine’s front line, Monocle reports.
During this year‘s Association of the US Army exhibition, held in Washington, DC, in October 2024, ESD’s Curtis Hand met with Shawn Baerlocher, CEO of EOS Defense Systems USA, which is the wholly owned subsidiary of Electro Optic Systems in Australia.
Army Technology explores emerging trends in counter-drone technology, highlighting the increasing complexity of drone threats and the advanced solutions addressing them. EOS’ Slinger system is featured as a standout innovation,
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Drone Racing Team recently visited EOS' high-tech Canberra facility, showcasing their incredible precision and agility with a high-speed fly-through demonstration.
Electro Optic Systems today announces it has entered into a binding agreement to divest its Naval Satellite Communications subsidiary, EM Solutions to Cohort plc for an implied enterprise value of $144 million.
Students from One Giant Leap Australia Foundation (OGL) recently travelled to Space Camp USA in Huntsville, Alabama, with support from Electro Optic Systems (EOS). The experience included immersive astronaut training, STEM activities, and visits to iconic locations such as the US Space & Rocket Center and the Saturn V rocket.
Watch this review of the Dutch YPR-765 armoured personnel carrier in a report by Junior Lieutenant Serhiy Lipka for Army TV.
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have fundamentally altered modern warfare. The rise of drones, particularly small, commercially available UAS, has placed immense pressure on defence forces worldwide. Australia is no exception. With UAS technology advancing rapidly, the challenge is clear: Australia’s defence sector must deliver cutting-edge counter-UAS (C-UAS) solutions at a pace that matches this evolving threat.
