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EOS Defense Systems USA has announced plans to expand production at its Huntsville, Alabama, facility for the next generation of Slinger counter-drone remote weapon system.
The product is in the final stages of development and will be produced in the United States beginning in 2027.
The next-generation Slinger brings critical technology improvements designed to meet an evolving drone threat, including enhanced sensing and autonomous kill chain functionality built to operate at scale.
Selectable autonomy is central to the upgrade, recognising that threats on the modern battlefield move too fast for the decision cycle of a standard system or human operator. Like the current Slinger, it is fully stabilised to engage while on the move and defeats drones and ground threats from a single weapon station without reconfiguration.
“The need for affordable, effective counter-drone capability is visible across the US force today,” said Shawn Baerlocher, chief executive officer of EOS Defense Systems USA.
“Our customers need a solution now, built on timelines rapid and flexible enough to match the threat on the modern battlefield.”
Producing the system in Huntsville will shorten supply chains, improve lead times and lower costs for EOS’ US and allied customers.
EOS has built remote weapon systems since the 1990s, and its systems are operationally proven and deployed by militaries across Australia, the Middle East, North America, Europe and Southeast Asia, with more than 3,500 delivered worldwide.
EOS will release more details on the new product and production plans in the coming months.
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