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Electro Optic Systems has announced it has secured a contract to supply Slinger remote weapon systems to strengthen defence systems in the Middle East.
The $59 million contract for the Slinger RWS, cannons, platform integration, spares, training and other supplies are to an established customer country in the Middle East and the customer is a large, established defence prime contractor with several large-scale government and export contracts.
The order is subject to customary terms and requires export approvals to be obtained in Australia and the United States. The systems are expected to be manufactured in Australia and delivered during 2026. This delivery program may require EOS to re-assess production schedules during 2026 and 2027.
EOS has also announced a $5 million contract for EOS Defense Systems USA for integration into a counter-drone weapon system. The customer is a large established US Defence contractor. The product will be manufactured in Australia and the order is expected to be fulfilled during 2026.
“During March 2026, EOS has continued discussions with several Middle Eastern governments and related representatives regarding the provisions of advanced counter-drone systems,” the company said.
“Those systems include the established cannon-based Slinger RWS product; our High-Energy Laser Weapon APOLLO product range; and other related products for infrastructure protection.
“EOS views that the current military conflict may accelerate those opportunities albeit there is no guarantee that any additional orders will be secured.”
