KiwiStar Optics, an Electro Optic Systems (EOS) company, has secured a multi-million Euro contract to manufacture critical optical components for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) – set to become the world’s largest optical and infrared telescope.

Twelve scholarship recipients became the inaugural cohort of Space Bootcamp, part of a structured pathway into aerospace, defence and space careers.

Take a look back at EOS' week at Eurosatory 2026, featuring major announcements, defence and space capability on display, and highlights from across the exhibition.

Militär Aktuell spoke with MARSS Founder and CEO Johannes Pinl at Eurosatory 2026 about the company's integration with EOS and how the combined capability is advancing AI-enabled, layered counter-drone defence.

EOS has secured a US$124m (~A$175m) order for its Slinger Counter-Drone Remote Weapon System (“RWS”), to be supplied to Generation 5 Holding L.L.C (“Gen5”). Gen5 is a 100% United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) owned provider of defence equipment, technology and services headquartered in Abu Dhabi in the UAE.

EOS Space Systems has received three awards at the 2026 Australian Space Awards, recognising the company's growth, leadership and contribution to Australia's space sector.

EOS is pleased to announce that its Command and Control (C2) business, MARSS, has been selected as C2 provider for BAE Systems’ Anti Threat System

Rothman brings more than two decades of international experience across space systems, defence capability development and advanced technology programs, having worked across the United States, New Zealand and global commercial space sectors.

Investment of more than €10 million will create up to 150 jobs and anchor MARSS headquarters in Nice.

The acquisition of AI-enabled command and control leader, MARSS, represents a strategic step change, enabling EOS to provide integrated counter-drone systems