In the spotlight: Anti-drone warfare

Hailed as a “groundbreaking deal”, Sam Clench of news.com.au covers EOS’ contract with a European NATO member state for the world’s first export order of a 100 kW-class high energy laser weapon.

Watch his report here

“Electro Optic Systems (EOS) signed a contract with a European NATO member state, the name of which has not been disclosed, to deliver the 100-kilowatt anti-drone weapon between 2025 and 2028. Its share price rose more than 40 per cent on the news on Tuesday (5 August 2025). EOS said in a statement on its website: ‘The new laser counter-drone capability was developed by EOS to address the urgent market need and emerging strategic requirement to defend against drone swarm attacks at an economical cost. This is the world’s first export order for a 100-kilowatt class laser defence system.’”