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Counter-drone system manufacturer EOS Defence Systems has signed a teaming agreement with robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics to advance network-centric collaborative combat robotics.
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation across marketing, product development and research and development, enabling both companies to combine their complementary expertise in unmanned platforms, weapon systems and integrated defence solutions.
Under the agreement, the companies will collaborate to identify business opportunities in new markets and customer segments of mutual interest, as well as to develop and execute joint marketing initiatives.
The cooperation also enables the potential co-development of products, technologies and integrated solutions aligned with the companies’ respective areas of expertise.
“By combining Milrem Robotics’ unmanned ground vehicle expertise with EOS Defence Systems’ advanced weapon and integration capabilities, we are strengthening our ability to deliver scalable and mission-ready solutions for modern armed forces,” according to Milrem Robotics chief executive officer Kuldar Väärsi.
“This teaming agreement reflects our shared commitment to innovation, interoperability and responding to evolving operational requirements.”
A key focus of the partnership is joint research and development, including the integration of advanced weapon systems, sensors and effectors onto Milrem Robotics’ unmanned ground vehicles.
Planned activities may include non-ITAR counter-unmanned aerial system solutions, missile and grenade launcher integrations, large-calibre weapon systems for heavy uncrewed ground vehicles, and the integration of laser-based capabilities on medium and large uncrewed platforms, in cooperation with selected international partners.
“The drone threat environment is increasingly mobile and contested, and effective defence can no longer be confined to fixed sites or crewed platforms,” according to Electro Optic Systems chief executive officer Andreas Schwer.
“This teaming agreement extends EOS’ world-leading counter-drone systems onto unmanned ground platforms, supporting more flexible and layered defence approaches.”
The agreement further supports the sharing of relevant intellectual property, technical know-how and research outcomes to accelerate the commercialisation and deployment of jointly developed or marketed solutions.
The collaboration will initially focus on selected markets in the Middle East and North Africa, the Asia-Pacific region and Europe, with opportunities in the United States assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Target markets include the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, and selected European programs where joint offerings can deliver a clear competitive advantage.
