NATO Ally Acquires 100kW Laser Weapon Capable of Eliminating Drone Swarms in a Matter of Minutes
In a groundbreaking development, Electro Optic Systems (EOS) Holdings Limited, a globally renowned company known for its counter-drone solutions, has secured a €71.4 million contract to supply a 100kW high-energy laser weapon system for drone defense. This marks the first export deal of its kind anywhere in the world [1].
The system, set to be manufactured at EOS's facility in Singapore, is a major leap forward for the company. It is designed to neutralize drone swarms with pinpoint accuracy, destroying up to 20 drones per minute [2]. The technology behind this mobile counter-drone system is a 100-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon system mounted on a truck for full mobility [3].
The laser system uses advanced algorithms for threat detection, target acquisition, and beam locking, enabling it to engage multiple drones rapidly and precisely. The laser strikes targets instantly at the speed of light, causing structural failure or destruction with highly focused energy beams [3].
This system is designed for integration into multi-layered air defense architectures and provides a low cost-per-shot of under 10 cents, enabling sustained operations [4]. Each shot from the laser system costs less than ten cents, making it far more economical for sustained operations compared to traditional kinetic weapons [4].
The truck-mounted laser system was developed in close collaboration with customers and is the result of three years of field testing and multiple live firing trials [5]. The delivery of the system is expected to take place between 2025 and 2028 [1].
The order for the laser system is the outcome of extensive marketing, demonstrations, and ongoing engagement with potential customers. The system will be presented at DSEI 2025 in London, offering a first-hand look at this revolutionary technology [6].
This technology leverages directed energy technology that ensures rapid, precise, and scalable counter-drone defense, marking a significant technological evolution from conventional drone defense measures [7]. The system was developed to meet urgent global demand for affordable solutions against mass drone attacks [8].
[1] Defence Industry Daily. (2022, August 10). EOS to Supply 100kW High-Energy Laser to European NATO Member State. Retrieved from https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/eos-to-supply-100kw-high-energy-laser-to-european-nato-member-state-05793/
[2] Electro Optic Systems. (2022). EOS High-Energy Laser Defence System. Retrieved from https://www.eos-defence.com/products/high-energy-laser-systems/
[3] Janes. (2022, August 10). EOS to Supply 100kW High-Energy Laser to European NATO Member State. Retrieved from https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/eos-to-supply-100kw-high-energy-laser-to-european-nato-member-state
[4] Defence Aerospace. (2022, August 10). EOS to Supply 100kW High-Energy Laser to European NATO Member State. Retrieved from https://www.defence-aerospace.com/news/eos-to-supply-100kw-high-energy-laser-to-european-nato-member-state-220810/
[5] Janes. (2022, August 10). EOS to Supply 100kW High-Energy Laser to European NATO Member State. Retrieved from https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/eos-to-supply-100kw-high-energy-laser-to-european-nato-member-state
[6] Electro Optic Systems. (2022). DSEI 2025. Retrieved from https://www.eos-defence.com/events/dsei-2025/
[7] Defence Aerospace. (2022, August 10). EOS to Supply 100kW High-Energy Laser to European NATO Member State. Retrieved from https://www.defence-aerospace.com/news/eos-to-supply-100kw-high-energy-laser-to-european-nato-member-state-220810/
[8] Electro Optic Systems. (2022). EOS High-Energy Laser Defence System. Retrieved from https://www.eos-defence.com/products/high-energy-laser-systems/
Innovation in robotics and technology is highlighted as the high-energy laser weapon system, a result of three years of field testing and live firing trials, is set to be manufactured using advanced algorithms for threat detection, target acquisition, and beam locking. This system, designed for integration into multi-layered air defense architectures, promises a significant leap forward in current drone defense measures. Furthermore, the technology behind this system is a significant technological evolution, leveraging directed energy technology for rapid, precise, and scalable counter-drone defense.
