EOS Awarded Contract to Supply RWS for Australian Army Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has been awarded a contract to supply Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) LAND 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) program.

The multi-year contract, valued at $108 million, was awarded by Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA), the prime contractor to the ADF on LAND 400-3. The order includes the delivery of RWS, spare parts, training, and documentation.

Under the agreement, EOS will deliver an enhanced R400 RWS, purpose-built to meet the Australian Army’s operational requirements and fully integrated with the AS21 Redback IFV. Manufacturing of the RWS will be undertaken at EOS’ facility in Canberra, drawing on a well-established national supply chain of more than 100 Australian companies.

EOS’ RWS are world leading, proven in operational service with militaries in Australia, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Renowned as a provider of weapon system technology with over 2,500 systems have sold globally, of which more than 700 have been delivered or are contracted for delivery to the Australian Army.

“This contract is a win for Australian industry, and we are delighted to be working with Hanwha Defence Australia on this critical project for Army” said Dr Andreas Schwer, CEO of EOS. “The work will be carried out here in Australia, supporting skilled jobs, strengthening our sovereign defence manufacturing base, and showcasing the capabilities of local suppliers on a national program of strategic importance.”

The LAND 400 Phase 3 Project will see 129 IFVs delivered to the Australian Army. EOS’ contribution to the program underscores its role as a leading supplier of advanced weapon systems, while also delivering significant economic benefits through local investment, innovation, and capability development.