{"id":13771,"date":"2025-08-10T07:48:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T06:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/?p=13771"},"modified":"2025-08-09T10:40:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T09:40:51","slug":"20-drones-down-in-60-seconds-eos-wins-e71-4m-deal-for-100kw-laser-weapon-that-fires-at-the-speed-of-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/en\/2025\/08\/10\/20-drones-down-in-60-seconds-eos-wins-e71-4m-deal-for-100kw-laser-weapon-that-fires-at-the-speed-of-light\/","title":{"rendered":"“20 Drones Down in 60 Seconds”: EOS Wins \u20ac71.4M Deal for 100kW Laser Weapon That Fires at the Speed of Light"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \ud83d\ude80 EOS<\/strong> secures a \u20ac71.4 million contract for a revolutionary 100kW laser weapon system.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f The system can destroy up to 20 drones per minute with pinpoint accuracy at the speed of light.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83c\udf0d Manufacturing will take place in Singapore, marking the first global export of its kind.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Deliveries are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, addressing urgent global defense needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    In a significant advancement for military defense technology, Australia’s Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has secured a groundbreaking contract to supply a high-energy laser weapon system capable of neutralizing drone swarms. This \u20ac71.4 million deal with a European NATO Member State marks the first export of its kind globally, showcasing the innovative capabilities of a 100kW laser system. Designed to counter modern aerial threats, this truck-mounted laser can destroy up to 20 drones per minute with pinpoint accuracy. Manufacturing for this state-of-the-art system will occur at EOS’s facility in Singapore, with deliveries expected between 2025 and 2028.<\/p>\n

    A Leap in Drone Defense Technology<\/h2>\n

    EOS has long been recognized for its counter-drone solutions that utilize kinetic weapons. However, the introduction of this new laser system represents a significant leap forward in defense technology. Capable of neutralizing up to 20 drones per minute, the laser offers a rapid-response capability that is unmatched in speed and precision. Mounted on a truck, the system is fully mobile and integrates seamlessly with multi-layered air defense systems.<\/p>\n

    The advanced technology combines algorithms, radar, threat detection, and target acquisition to ensure maximum accuracy. This groundbreaking development is the world’s first export order for a 100-kilowatt laser defense system. According to Dr. Andreas Schwer, CEO of EOS, the system delivers unmatched speed and accuracy, with each shot costing less than ten cents. In the current geopolitical climate, the ability to detect and defeat aerial threats instantly is crucial for national security.<\/p>\n

    As drone attacks become a more prevalent threat on modern battlefields, the demand for affordable and efficient defense solutions has increased. EOS’s laser system meets this demand, providing a cost-effective answer to mass drone attacks.<\/p>\n

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