EOS Defense Systems USA has announced that it is developing enhanced capabilities for its Slinger Remote Weapon System (RWS), incorporating capabilities like Aided Target Recognition and selectable levels of autonomy to meet the growing challenge of hostile drones.
“Slinger is the most accurate remote weapon system on the market, and these developments will significantly improve the CUAS mission by reducing operator workload via assisted detection, classification, and engagement of drone threats,” CEO of EOS Defense Systems USA, Shawn Baerlocher, said.
“The RWS can operate in a ‘stand-alone’ capacity, utilizing only its native, passive sensors or receive an external cue from a remote sensor. Either functionality allows effective execution of platform self-defense. The addition of an automation suite enables drone defeat with reduced burden on the warfighter."
EOS has conducted many Slinger field tests and demonstrated high PKill rates against drone threats in operationally relevant environments, such as maneuvering Group 1 UAS. EOS has envisioned Slingers equipped with these advanced features deployed across multiple platforms as part of a layered defence architecture against UAS threats.
"EOS Defense Systems USA will also begin manufacturing Slinger at our Huntsville, Alabama facility to meet growing demand from U.S. government customers," Baerlocher stated.
EOS Remote Weapon Systems have been deployed by militaries across Australia, the Middle East, North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. EOS has delivered more than 2,500 systems worldwide. EOS Defense Systems USA has operated as the company’s regional hub since 2018.