Investor Presentation - MARSS acquisition
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ELECTRO OPTIC SYSTEMS
ACQUISTION OF MARSS
12 JANUARY 2026
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→ Established in 2006, MARSS is a Europe-based defence and security technology provider focused on surveillance, sensor fusion technology
and integrated Command & Control (C2) systems, which are critical for effectively countering drones
→ MARSS’ proprietary NiDAR C2 technology provides advanced AI-enabled decision-making and sensor-effector orchestration to rapidly
counter asymmetric drone threats
→ The acquisition of the MARSS business perimeter includes the NiDAR C2 technology, sensor fusion and AI software platform and hardware
offering, along with associated customer contracts, intellectual property and personnel
→ Creates an end-to-end counter-drone solution - Detect → Identify → Decide → Defeat - allowing EOS to compete for larger, higher value
programs as a Prime Contractor
→ Expands EOS’ geographic footprint and broadens its end market presence, with scope to leverage MARSS’ extensive defence, homeland
security and civil relationships
→ EOS plans to embed the AI-enabled NiDAR technology into its existing remote weapon system product range, providing the client’s vehicle
fleet with meshed hemispherical coverage against drone attacks – a new feature in today’s market
→ Transaction structured as an upfront cash payment of US$36m (~A$54m); plus contingent consideration of up to €100m (~A$174m) in
the form of performance rights tied to new MARSS orders, payable in a combination of cash (capped at €20m) and/or EOS shares
→ Acquisition cash consideration to be primarily funded from existing cash reserves and anticipated to be broadly neutral for earnings and
operating cash flow in 2026
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Acquisition of MARSS transforms EOS into an integrated counter-drone systems provider
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYCONT'D
MARSS’ NiDAR C2 technology acts as the “brain” that integrates sensors and effectors. Sensors (eyes / ears)
perceive the threat → NiDAR C2 (brain) interprets sensor data, orchestrates the response → effectors (hands /
voice) carry out the action
Radar
RF
Acoustic
Sensor Systems
Cannons
Effector Systems
C2 Systems
New capability from MARSS
Jamming & Spoofing
High Energy Laser
EMP
Nets
Rocket / Missile
Common Operational Picture (COP)
Decision Support Algorithms / AI
Detect Identity Destroy
Interceptor Drones
Electro Optical Infra-Red (EO/IR)
Existing EOS capability
Analytics
Domain
Expertise
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYCONT'D
Drone swarms are reshaping the threat landscape. NiDAR’s advanced C2 platform enables automated,
integrated defence for military and civil environments, fusing sensors and effectors to defeat swarms
→ Low-cost and adaptable: Drone swarms are
proliferating, giving militaries a flexible and
potentially decisive battlefield capability
→ Cognitive overload: Defending against fast,
unpredictable swarms places an unsustainable
burden on human operators
→ Overwhelming force: Swarms enable attackers to
saturate and breach traditional defence systems
The Swarm Challenge
→ AI-driven autonomy: NiDAR enables coordinated,
automated defence against complex threats
→ Sensor–effector fusion: Integrates detection and
countermeasures for rapid response
→ Machine-speed decisions: Automates threat
assessment and action in real time
→ Scalable protection: Adapts to evolving swarm
tactics and existing platforms
→ Continuous learning: Improves resilience through
AI-driven adaptation
The NiDAR Solution
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYCONT'D
TRANSACTION OVERVIEW
→ EOS to acquire the business of MARSS, a Europe-based provider of C2 systems for counter-drone use
→ Asset purchase of MARSS IP, technology and customer contracts; transfer of MARSS’ management and staff
PRICE
→ Performance-linked consideration structure:
→ Upfront cash of US$36m (~A$54m); plus
→ Potential earnout amount of €20m for each €100m (or part thereof) of certain new MARSS third party
contract orders within the earnout period, capped at €100m (~A$174m). The earnout is payable in a
combination of cash, capped at €20m (~A$35m), and EOS shares which will vest based on an agreed share
price of €4.25 or A$7.40 (25-day VWAP). The earnout period begins on 11 January 2026 and ends on the
earlier of 12 months from completion or 31 May 2027
ACQUISITION FUNDING
→ Acquisition to be funded from existing cash reserves (approximately $107m at 31 December 2025) and the
issuance of performance rights to vendors, which may vest into EOS shares under the earnout agreement, using
EOS’ existing placement capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1
NEW COMMITTED OPTIONAL
LOAN FACILITY
→ In addition, EOS has secured a new committed $100m two year term loan facility, exercisable at EOS’ option
→ The facility is intended to be available as required to support growth and provide liquidity buffers, including
working capital, across the expanded business and if required to support payments for the acquisition of MARSS
TIMING
→ Completion is subject to standard conditions, including required customer, regulatory and export approvals
→ Completion expected during 2026, subject to customer, regulator and other approvals
COMPELLING STRATEGIC RATIONALE
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COMPELLING STRATEGIC RATIONALE – CAPABILITY & TECHNOLOGY
The MARSS acquisition accelerates EOS’ strategy to extend its counter-drone capability
Closing the capability gap caused by the evolving threat
environment
→ Drone and drone-swarm threats continue to rapidly
outpacing existing countermeasures, necessitating
advanced AI-enabled C2 solutions such as NiDAR
Proven, world class technology
→ MARSS brings EOS a proven, world-class C2 and component
fusion software capability, together with associated IP and
people
→ Accelerates EOS’ offerings across detection, decision
support and engagement
→ Delivers fielded, operational and battle provenC2 and
autonomy capability without a risky multi-year internal
development program
NiDAR EXAMPLE – AI OBJECT CLASSIFICATION
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COMPELLING STRATEGIC RATIONALE – MARKETS & GROWTH
By adding world-class C2 capabilities, EOS has the opportunity to significantly expand its customer relationships
Moving EOS up the value chain, with stronger tender positioning and cross sell capability
→ Positions EOS as an integrator of counter drone and autonomous systems, combining sensors, C2, AI, and effectors, rather than simply a
component supplier
Enhanced go-to-market proposition
→ EOS’ reputation, program delivery discipline and financial strength are anticipated to significantly improve conversion of MARSS’
opportunities into contracted wins
Expanded international footprint
→ Expands EOS’ European operations, including France and the United Kingdom, adds delivery, sustainment and customer facing capability,
and consolidates EOS’ position in the Middle East, supporting priority defence market growth and AUKUS aligned opportunities
Wider end market access
→ Increases EOS’ capability to serve non-military markets, including homeland security and civil market demand for counter-drone solutions
Future development opportunities
→ Addition of a significant number of technology and product development experts will allow EOS to be at the forefront of advances in counter-
drone systems as the threat environment continues to evolve
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A GLOBAL INTEGRATED DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
With the addition of MARSS, EOS is becoming a truly global integrated defence technology company
EOS and MARSS create a combined entity which:
Delivers complementary capabilities
→ EOS proven effectors integrated with MARSS AI,
sensor-fusion and C2 software
Offers integrated, modular solutions
→ Deployable as software-only, hardware-only, or fully
integrated systems across fixed, mobile, and
expeditionary environments
Expands global reach and customer access
→ Leverages EOS and MARSS footprints across
APAC, EMEA and North America
Strengthens scale, competitiveness and talent
→ Unified technology stack
→ Post completion EOS will have over 500 team
members, with operations and capability across
Australia, the UK, Europe and the Middle East,
including over 40 software engineers
Existing EOS locations MARSS locations
HQ and key
engineering hub
High Energy Laser
(HEL) innovation
centre
Corporate HQ
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From Threat to Response: The Critical Role of C2
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THREATS
TARGETS
THE DRONE THREAT: CHEAPER, SMARTER, FASTER, DEADLIER
Electro Optic Systems
The threat posed by drones is increasing rapidly and is only expected to accelerate
DRONE ATTACKS POSE KEY CHALLENGES FOR DEFENCE FORCES
LOW COST SWARMS
AGILE AUTONOMY HARDENING
GROUP I/II/III DRONES GROUP IV DRONES
GROUP I/II/III DRONES MISSILES HYPERSONICS
DRONE DEFENCE SYSTEMS NEED TO MEET CERTAIN CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
ACCURATE LAYERED
ECONOMICAL COORDINATED
CIVILIAN
MILITARY
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10 KM
1 KM 2 KM 3 KM 4 KM 5 KM 6 KM 7 KM 8 KM 9 KM
EFFECTIVE COUNTER-DRONE STRATEGIES REQUIRE A LAYERED RESPONSE
EOS has a wide range of effectors for a multi-layered counter-drone defence system
WEAPON / RANGE
Electronic
Warfare (EW)
Remote
Weapon System
High Energy Laser
Weapon 50-150kW
EOS CURRENT FOCUS
APKWS on RWS
(Rocket)
KEY
CRITERIA
SHORAD
Missile
Range
Accuracy
Acquisition Cost
Cost per Drone Kill Operating Cost
Effectiveness
Interceptor
Drone
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C2: ORCHESTRATING COMPLEXITY INTO DECISIVE ACTION
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NiDAR C2 is the mission brain – transforming fragmented sensors and effectors into a unified, rapid-response
network to defeat complex threats
→ C2 refers to the means by which military and security forces
exercise authority, make decisions, and direct operations in real time
→ Modern C2 combines physical command structures with a digital
layer that connects decision-makers to the operational environment.
This digital layer integrates data from multiple sensors and
platforms — such as radars, cameras, and unmanned systems —
into a single operational picture, enabling rapid threat assessment
and coordinated tasking of assets
→ The importance of C2 has increased markedly as the drone threat
evolves from isolated systems to coordinated, autonomous, and
swarm-based attacks. The speed, scale, and complexity of these
threats exceed human capacity to manage manually, making AI-
enabled C2 essential for data fusion, threat prioritisation, and
effective human decision-making
→ MARSS’s NiDAR platform functions as the central C2 layer. NiDAR
integrates multiple systems, correlates threats, and orchestrates
coordinated responses across domains, delivering faster detection,
decision-making, and action through a single interface
Sense - Fuse data from
diverse sensors to
create real-time
situational awareness
Decide - Assess, decide
and prioritise
responses (rules/AI
with human oversight)
Direct - Direct and
coordinate effectors
and units across
domains
Monitor - Monitor
outcomes and re-task
in a continuous
decision loop
NiDAR C2 integrates sensors and
effectors to shorten decision cycles
and increase mission effectiveness
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MARSS OVERVIEW
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MARSS OVERVIEW
MARSS is a global defence technology innovator
Overview
→ Established in 2006, MARSS is a global defence and security technology
provider of C2 systems, primarily for counter-drone use
→ MARSS’ systems integrate data from multiple sensors to provide real time
situational awareness, threat detection and automated response across
multi-domain environments
→ Well established track record with 60+ deployments worldwide
→ ~80 team members, primarily located across EMEA
Core Technology Platform
→ MARSS has a proprietary, hybrid-intelligence, Internet-of-Things (“IoT”)
platform, NiDAR, which fuses data from multiple sensors (radar, EO/IR, RF) to
deliver complete situational awareness across domains
→ NiDAR enables automated detection, classification, and decision support,
reducing overall time from detection to effect
→ Designed to be sensor and effectors agnostic, interoperable with broad suite
of vendor offerings
NiDAR EXAMPLE – AI RADAR CLASSIFICATION
NiDAR C4i EXAMPLE – CENTRALISED C2
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NiDAR PLATFORM
The NiDAR platform is the centrepiece of MARSS’ product suite
NiDAR
→ NiDAR is an AI-powered, IoT platform at the heart of all MARSS’
solutions
→ Open architecture software stack that provides comprehensive data-
fusion and system-of-systems integration capability
→ Fully deployable across existing and new platforms, with access via
fixed and mobile command centres delivering NiDAR’s full
operational capability wherever and whenever operators require
Key features
→ Hybrid intelligence combining AI and other solutions to maximise
situational awareness
→ Fuses multiple sensors and countermeasures into a single intuitive
platform
→ Fully modular and sensor agnostic
→ Multi-domain – air, land, sea and sub-surface
→ Seamless integration into other security and defence systems
DECISIVE
ACTION
ADVANCED AI
ANALYSIS
SMART
SURVEILLANCE
LONG-RANGE
DETECTION
→ NiDAR integrates sensors to track
objects across land, sea and air with
live views and precise diagnostics
→ NiDAR classifies and prioritises
threats, minimises false alarms, and
predicts outcomes in real time
→ NiDAR’s proprietary AI analyses
behaviour patterns, video, RF signals
and historical data for accurate ID
→ NiDAR’s intuitive UI links to
countermeasures – RF/GPS
jamming, kinetic (including EOS’
Slinger, HEL and Interceptor) options
– for rapid threat elimination
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NiDAR PRODUCT OFFERING
Multi-domain (air, land, surface, underwater) site-based C2 solution
Fully automated CUAS C2 solution
Fixed and mobile hardware to support deployment of NiDAR C2 solutions
MARSS has developed a suite of NiDAR-based C2 solutions for varying customer needs and threat
environments, supported by flexible hardware deployment options
Nationwide central C2 solution
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NiDAR DELIVERS LAYERED AGNOSTIC PROTECTION
NiDAR’s sophisticated technology integrates sensors and effectors to detect, verify and deny
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2-1km
>6km
8-10km
8-10km
8-10km
8-10km
20km
30-80km
1. RADAR
TRACKING
2. IFF/ADSB
VERIFY
3. RF
VERIFY
4. AI VIDEO
VERIFY
5.
OPERATOR
ALERT
6. GPS
DENIAL
7.
INTERCEPTOR
7. MISSILE
8. CANNON
6.1 SONAR &
LOUDHAILER
Facility protected by
NiDAR 4D
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NiDAR DELIVERS LAYERED AGNOSTIC PROTECTION CONT’D
NiDAR CUAS significantly increases the speed and efficiency with which military and security operators can
detect, verify, track, and counter UAS threats
Units protected by
NiDAR CUAS
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EOS + MARSS CUAS CASE STUDY
Soft Kill Neutralisation
Long range detection Mid range recognition
Hard Kill Neutralisation
Deployment Configuration
→ 1 x NiDAR X Terra vehicle with EOS and 3rd party sensors
→ 4 x hard kill vehicles configured with EOS RWS
→ Ongoing support and maintenance services
EOS+MARSS Key Advantages
→ Intuitive UI, AI-driven threat classification with NiDAR C2 software
→ Sensor and effector agnostic architecture
→ Direct slew-to-cue from NiDAR to EOS effectors
→ Layered CUAS protection solution tailored to customer needs
How EOS+MARSS Protects the Assets
→ Radar detects threat cueing EO/IR camera for continuous tracking.
→ NiDAR AI classifies the target as a threat and alerts the operator.
→ Recognition and confirmation through EO/IR camera
→ Soft kill effectors neutralise the threat through layered defence
→ A final hard kill layer will defeat any remaining threat
Illustrative customer deployment configuration for networked area CUAS protection
NiDAR X Terra
Hard Kill Vehicle with EOS RWS
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EOS + MARSS CUAS CASE STUDY CONT’D
Illustrative customer deployment configuration for networked area detect and defeat
MARSS
NiDAR C2
Platform
3rd Party RF
Sensor/Effector
EOS EO/IR
Capability
3rd Party
Radar
NiDAR X Terra Hard Kill Vehicle with EOS RWS
EOS R400
RWS
Other EOS Effectors
R400 UGV R800 CUAS High Energy Laser Interceptor
ACQUISITION OF MARSS TRANSFORMS EOS INTO AN INTEGRATED COUNTER-DRONE SYSTEMS PROVIDER
→ Closing the capability gap caused by the evolving threat environment
→ Proven, world class technology
→ Moving EOS up the value chain, with stronger tender positioning and cross-sell
→ Enhanced go-to-market proposition
→ Expanded international footprint
→ Wider end-market access
→ Future development opportunities
→ Transaction structured as an upfront cash payment of US$36m (~A$54m); plus contingent consideration of up to €100m (~A$174m) in the
form of performance rights tied to new MARSS orders, payable in a combination of cash (capped at €20m) and/or EOS shares
→ Acquisition cash consideration to be primarily funded from existing cash reserves and anticipated to be broadly neutral for earnings and
operating cash flow in 2026
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Acquisition risks
The successful implementation of the acquisition of MARSS will depend on a range of factors, including regulatory and other third-party approvals, waivers and consents and other customary conditions precedent. If the conditions are not satisfied or waived
or take longer than anticipated to satisfy, completion of the transaction may be deferred or delayed, or may not occur on the current terms or at all. There can be no guarantee that the parties will obtain necessary approvals, waivers and / or consents
required to complete the transaction within any particular timeframe, or at all. Accordingly, the Transaction remains subject to completion risk
EOS has undertaken a due diligence process in respect of MARSS, which relied in part on legal, financial, taxation, synergies and operational due diligence on information provided by or on behalf of the vendors. Despite making reasonable efforts, EOS has
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given to ASX, proves to be incorrect, incomplete or misleading, or if any of those due diligence enquiries failed to identify potential issues, there is a risk that the actual value of MARSS may be materially different to EOS’ understanding, or the realisable
synergies from the transaction will be less than anticipated. There is also a risk that the due diligence conducted has not identified issues that would have been material to the decision to enter into the transaction. A material adverse issue that was not
identified prior to entry into the transaction (or an issue that later proves to be more material than first anticipated) could have an adverse impact on the reputation, financial performance or operations of EOS. Due diligence cannot uncover all potential issues
or historical non-compliance in relation to MARSS, and reliance has, by necessity, been placed by those undertaking due diligence on the accuracy of information and confirmations provided by the MARSS vendors and their representatives.
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