Sydney, — April 5, 2026 : Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has secured two new defense contracts in the United States valued at a combined US$12 million (approximately A$17 million), while also providing an update on its ongoing negotiations for a conditional US$80 million high-energy laser agreement in South Korea. The developments were outlined in the company’s operational briefing and ASX release dated March 31, 2026.
The contracts were awarded to EOS Defense Systems USA and are scheduled for delivery in 2026. They form part of the company’s continued involvement in remote weapon systems and counter-drone technologies within the U.S. defense market.
U.S. Army Remote Weapon System Contract
The first contract, valued at US$5 million, covers the development and delivery of Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the U.S. Army. The program is part of an ongoing development effort aimed at enhancing system capabilities to meet specific operational requirements.
Manufacturing and development activities will be carried out at EOS’s facility in Huntsville, Alabama. According to the company, the systems delivered under this contract are expected to contribute to future production programs by informing design and performance benchmarks. Deliveries are scheduled to take place during 2026.
Northrop Grumman Agnostic Gun Truck Program
The second contract, valued at US$7 million, is a follow-on order for the production of Slinger Remote Weapon Systems to be integrated into Northrop Grumman’s Agnostic Gun Truck (NG AGT) platform.
The Slinger system is primarily designed for counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) applications. EOS indicated that this order builds on prior production collaboration with Northrop Grumman and reflects continued demand for counter-drone capabilities. Deliveries under this contract are also scheduled for 2026.
Update on South Korea High-Energy Laser Agreement
In addition to the U.S. contracts, EOS provided a detailed update on its conditional US$80 million agreement with Goldrone in the Republic of Korea for the manufacture and supply of a 100kW high-energy laser (HEL) weapon system, commonly associated with the Apollo program.
Discussions between EOS and Goldrone continued through February and March 2026. The agreement remains subject to three primary conditions:
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Payment of an initial US$18 million deposit by Goldrone
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Procurement of a letter of credit covering the remaining contract value
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Inspection and formal approval of EOS’s Singapore manufacturing facility by the customer
Recent discussions have introduced a potential change in manufacturing arrangements. Both parties are now considering producing the first laser unit in South Korea instead of EOS’s Singapore facility, as initially planned.
Following these engagements, EOS and Goldrone have established a joint action plan aimed at converting the conditional agreement into a firm, unconditional contract. Based on current progress, EOS management stated that the contract could become unconditional during the second quarter of 2026. The company noted, however, that there is no certainty that all conditions will be met within this timeframe.
Operational Context
The latest contracts and negotiations reflect EOS’s ongoing activities across both kinetic and directed-energy defense segments. The U.S. contracts provide near-term production and revenue visibility through its Huntsville operations, while the South Korean laser program represents a larger-scale international opportunity with potential localized manufacturing components.
EOS continues to operate across multiple defense domains, including vehicle-mounted remote weapon systems and high-energy laser technologies, with engagements spanning U.S. and international markets.
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