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Ausbiz Small Caps Interview with Dr Andreas Schwer, CEO, Electro Optic Systems

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) is at a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory, with CEO Andreas Schwer saying the company has cemented its leadership in remote weapon and laser defence systems, targeting anti-drone and space warfare.

Schwer points to EOS being the first worldwide to secure a 100-kilowatt laser weapon contract and highlights that the new technology can neutralise up to 30 drones per minute, a quantum leap over conventional armaments. With a history rooted in the US “Star Wars” programme, Schwer states that EOS now holds a dominant position outside America for high-energy laser weapons and is uniquely poised to transfer IP and collaborate with international partners.

Bell Direct's Grady Wulff says the investment thesis is down to strong tailwinds for EOS, particularly amid global rearmament and new EU defence initiatives. Wulff flags the company's robust contract pipeline, with multi-million dollar, multi-year contracts supporting sustained revenue potential. She sees EOS’s move onto the Frankfurt exchange as a strategic step to attract European investors, especially given increased defence budgets in Germany.

Despite share price gains exceeding 500% in a year, Wulff expects ongoing upside given its contract wins and debt-free balance sheet. She says the outlook remains bullish, with projected 2025 revenues of $115-$125 million (excluding potential new orders). Both Schwer and Wulff emphasise EOS’s ability to self-fund growth through upfront contract payments, its expanding space defence activity, and its consistent investment in next-generation R&D.

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