This independent analysis looks at why Slinger is being discussed as a different approach to counter-drone defence, focused on mobility, precision, and affordability, and why analysts see this as disruptive to traditional European military procurement thinking.

This article by Kym Bergmann examines how the evolving drone threat to military forces and civil infrastructure is reshaping air defence priorities, and how EOS is positioning itself at the centre of that shift. It outlines EOS’ move from individual effectors to integrated, scalable counter-drone solutions, combining remote weapon systems, high energy lasers, and AI-enabled command and control following the acquisition of MARSS.

The acquisition of MARSS set to position Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) as a global leader in counter-drone technology. Discover more in this Ausbiz interview with Dr Andreas Schwer.

EOS has entered into an agreement to acquire MARSS, accelerating the company’s strategic intent to become a fully integrated counter-drone solution provider. It represents a major step towards becoming the worldwide leader in counter-drone systems.

EOS Defense Systems USA, Inc. (EOS) has been awarded a contract to deliver Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) to a major prime contractor for integration onto a U.S. Army ground combat vehicle.

EOS has secured a new US$21m order for its R400 Remote Weapon System. The systems will be supplied to a North American customer for integration on a Light Armoured Vehicle, being manufactured by a prime contractor for an end user in South America.

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited today announces that it has signed a binding conditional agreement with a customer in the Republic of Korea with a total value of US$80 million.

EOS’ Slinger remote weapon systems were put through their paces during Exercise Southern Arrow 25. The demonstration showed how Australian industry can deliver complex capabilities, in partnership with Defence, at pace.

Tim Lester takes viewers inside live counter-drone (Land 156) trials at Cultana, South Australia, as Australia moves at pace to confront the growing threat of armed drone swarms, with Leidos Australia leading the integrated solution and EOS’ Slinger counter-drone remote weapon system part of the demonstration.

By Navid Linnemann, Defence Network The Australian manufacturer of weapon stations and laser systems for drone defense claims to have never lost a live-fire exercise