EOS secures A$25m RWS order for Western European Customer
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EOS Secures Contract (approximately A$25m)
To Supply Remote Weapon Systems
Canberra, 27 December 2023
Electro Optic Systems Holdings (“EOS” or the “Company”) announces today that it has
secured an additional contract to supply Remote Weapon Systems (“RWS”), valued at
approximately A$25m, to a Western European Government.
Contract to Supply Western European Government
EOS announces today that its Defence Systems business has secured an additional contract
to supply RWS units to a Western European Government, including spares, training and
related services. This contract is in addition to an earlier contract announced on 13 June
2023.
This additional contract, valued at approximately EUR 15m (approximately A$25m), envisages
supply during 2024 in accordance with agreed milestones and other customary terms.
The contract is subject to approval by the Australian government. In performing this contract,
EOS will draw upon a support network and supply chain consisting of over one hundred
suppliers located across Australia, and others internationally.
EOS Remote Weapon System (“RWS”)
The EOS RWS product portfolio is designed to provide the highest firepower for lowest weight,
delivering superior accuracy and reliability compared to competitor systems. Over 2,500 units
have been sold and are currently in use with several military services in Australia, North
America, Europe, the Middle East and South-East Asia.
This announcement has been authorised for release to ASX by the Board of the Company.
Further information:
Andreas Schwer
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
enquiry@eos-aus.com
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ABOUT ELECTRO OPTIC SYSTEMS (ASX: EOS)
EOS operates in two divisions: Defence Systems and Space Systems
Defence Systems specialises in technology for weapon systems optimisation and integration,
as well as ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) and C4 systems for land
warfare. Its key products include next-generation remote weapon systems, vehicle turrets,
high-energy laser weapons (directed energy), as well as fully integrated and modular counterUAS and C4 systems.
Space Systems includes all EOS space and communications businesses, and operates as
two entities – Space Technologies and EM Solutions. Space Technologies specialises in
applying EOS-developed optical sensors and effectors to detect, track and characterise
objects in space. It includes capabilities in the domain of space control and space warfare. EM
Solutions delivers world-leading RF and optical space communications technology. Its core
product range centres around the development and production of high-end, broadband radio
transceivers for satellite communications as well as satellite communications-on-the-move
terminals for defence and government customers.
This announcement may contain certain "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding
EOS' intent, belief or current expectations with respect to EOS' business and operations, market
conditions, results of operations, financial condition, and risk management practices. The words "likely",
"expect", "aim", "should", "could", "may", "anticipate", "predict", "believe", "plan" and other similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Indications of, and guidance on, future
earnings, financial position and performance, establishment costs and capital requirements are also
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements including projections, guidance on future
earnings and estimates are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as an
indication or guarantee of future performance. This announcement may contain such statements that
are subject to risk factors associated with an investment in EOS. Forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions and other important factors that could cause
the actual results, performances or achievements of EOS to be materially different from future results,
performances or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this
announcement.
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