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Electro Optic Systems

operating 51–200 employees Public Company

Designs and manufactures defence weapon systems, high energy laser weapons, counter-drone systems, and space domain awareness technologies

About

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is an ASX-listed Australian defence and space technology manufacturer founded in 1983 and headquartered in Canberra. The Defence division produces remote weapon systems, the Apollo high energy laser weapon for counter-UAS engagement, and counter-drone systems. The Space division delivers optical tracking telescopes, satellite laser ranging stations, space domain awareness services covering LEO through cislunar orbits, and space control capabilities. The company holds offices in Australia, the United States, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, and reported an unconditional order backlog of A$459 million at the end of 2025.

Products & Services

High energy laser weapon system capable of defeating Group 1-3 UAS at power levels up to 150 kW
AI-enabled counter-drone UAS for autonomous neutralisation of hostile drones
1m and 2m telescope systems for space surveillance and satellite laser ranging
Family of precision remote weapon stations (R400, R500, R600, R800) for land and maritime platforms
Lightweight counter-drone system with radar, 30mm cannon, and proprietary stabilisation
Optical tracking and laser ranging services from LEO to cislunar orbits

Locations

Canberra, ACT HQ
Tucson, AZ
Huntsville, AL
Singapore, SG
Abu Dhabi, AE
Humevale, VIC

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Overview

Founded 1983
HQ Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Type Public Company

Financials

Ticker EOS
Exchange ASX
Revenue $154M

Leadership

Andreas Schwer
Managing Director & CEO
Clive Cuthell
CFO & COO
James Bennett
EVP, Space Systems
Christian Tobergte
EVP, Defence Systems (International)
Lee Kormany
EVP, Defence Systems (Australia)

Classification