EOS secures counter-drone defence systems contract with Middle East armed forces customer

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09 November 2026

Australian defence and space company Electro Optic Systems has announced a new order for counter-drone defence systems with the armed forces of a Middle Eastern nation state valued at approximately $23 million.

The contract is the first sale by EOS or MARSS to the country concerned. As is typical for an initial sale, the value of the contract is modest, with this contract envisaging systems to protect strategically important sites, according to a company statement on 9 November.

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The contract includes a number of sensor systems, soft-kill effectors and command facilities with the MARSS NiDAR C2 system at its core. The contract is expected to be substantially delivered in the next 12 months.

“It is pleasing to see the MARSS business continue to be recognised for its leading counter-drone capabilities and this contract represents further evidence of the demand for these types of systems in the region,” EOS chief executive Dr Andreas Schwer said.

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Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at

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