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EOS Nears 300-kW Laser Contract

June 16, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

EOS nears contract for 300-kW Apollo laser system.
System could be ready before end of decade.
Customer seeks full counter-rocket, artillery, and missile capability.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may signal growing demand for high-power laser systems in counter-drone and missile defense. The development of a 300-kW system suggests a significant increase in capability, which could benefit EOS in the global defense market and may indicate a shift towards more advanced technologies in the industry.

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What Happened

Australian Counter-Drone Specialist Eyes Navy Business

Australian counter-drone specialist Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is nearing a contract to launch the highest-power version yet of its Apollo high-energy laser system, with a potential customer in the Middle East. The system, which could be ready before the end of the decade, is designed to provide full counter-rocket, artillery, and missile capability, as well as downing drones. EOS is also working on a navalized version of the system, which could be scaled up to 200 kW. The company’s plans were announced at the Eurosatory defense expo, as reported by Aviation Week.

Companies Mentioned

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) Elbit MBDA IAI Palladyne AI Shield AI

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EOS Nears 300-kW Laser Contract

June 16, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

EOS nears contract for 300-kW Apollo laser system.
System could be ready before end of decade.
Customer seeks full counter-rocket, artillery, and missile capability.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may signal growing demand for high-power laser systems in counter-drone and missile defense. The development of a 300-kW system suggests a significant increase in capability, which could benefit EOS in the global defense market and may indicate a shift towards more advanced technologies in the industry.

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What Happened

Australian Counter-Drone Specialist Eyes Navy Business

Australian counter-drone specialist Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is nearing a contract to launch the highest-power version yet of its Apollo high-energy laser system, with a potential customer in the Middle East. The system, which could be ready before the end of the decade, is designed to provide full counter-rocket, artillery, and missile capability, as well as downing drones. EOS is also working on a navalized version of the system, which could be scaled up to 200 kW. The company’s plans were announced at the Eurosatory defense expo, as reported by Aviation Week.

Companies Mentioned

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) Elbit MBDA IAI Palladyne AI Shield AI