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.
In the AUSA Defense News Show Daily, Shawn shares insights on EOS's leading-edge precision and competitive strengths, explores the versatile capabilities of the Slinger system, and discusses the broader range of RWS solutions. He also outlines upcoming innovations and EOS' strategy for future growth in the defense landscape.
Andreas Schwer, CEO of Electro Optic Systems, and Shawn Baerlocher, CEO of EOS Defense Systems USA, provide insights into the technology on show at AUSA 2024, including an update on our remote weapon systems—Slinger and the R800—and our high-energy laser weapon.
EOS Defense Systems, through its Australian and US companies, is looking to expand its CUAS capability as more of its systems are set to enter Ukraine. Its inclusion on a new Leonardo DRS system has also been outlined.
