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Electro Optic Systems has officially launched a new facility in Singapore.
The opening of a new hub for “manufacturing, integration and testing” of laser capabilities represents EOS’ commitment to global and regional development and growth in the defence sphere.
The facility is set to support customers in the Singaporean and regional markets, expanding EOS’ “capacity to deliver at scale, strengthens supply chain resilience, and enables faster response to regional customer requirements”, according to a press release.
“The Singapore facility will operate as EOS’ centre of excellence in laser technology innovation, supporting multiple international laser projects,” said Andreas Schwer, CEO at EOS.
EOS’ laser manufacturing capabilities are highly advanced and are integrated in a range of weapons systems.
Export and acquisition contracts have already been signed with the Netherlands for the world’s first export of a 100 kW-class laser weapon system. Conditional agreements with the Republic of Korea are expected to see the manufacturing and shipment of 100 kW-class laser systems.
Both of these anticipated projects are expected to be strongly supported by the new Singaporean facility.
“As demand grows, EOS expects future expansion to increasingly involve localised production and integration, driven by customer requirements for sovereignty and long-term control of capability development,” Schwer added.
EOS’ laser capabilities are said to have a range of features, making them ideal for the changing, complex nature of warfare.
According to a press statement, they “integrate modern, layered air defence architectures, providing a precise and scalable response with low cost per engagement, effectively unlimited ammunition and full directional coverage, including vertical engagement”.
