Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has entered into a binding conditional agreement valued at US$80 million (approximately A$120 million) with a customer in the Republic of Korea for a 100kW-class high energy laser weapon system.
The agreement, which remains subject to several conditions, covers the manufacture and sale of a 100kW High Energy Laser Weapon, the proposed establishment of a joint venture to develop and supply such systems to the Korean market, and the licensing of relevant intellectual property to support local production and sustainment.
Under the contract, the laser weapon system will be manufactured at EOS’ new laser weapon manufacturing facility in Singapore. If the conditions are met, the system is expected to be delivered to Korea by the end of 2027, followed by demonstration activities.
Key conditions include payment of an initial US$18 million deposit, the customer arranging a letter of credit for the remaining contract value, and a satisfactory inspection of EOS’ Singapore facility. The customer expects these requirements to be completed before 31 January 2026. The contract also includes customary milestone payments and full refund provisions in the event of product non-performance.
The proposed joint venture would be established to support development and supply of 100kW-class high energy laser weapons for the Korean market. Subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of contractual conditions, EOS would license intellectual property related to the laser system to the joint venture. Consideration for the licensing component would be payable following joint venture establishment and achievement of specified performance milestones during product demonstrations.
EOS said the agreement represents its second export order for a 100kW-class laser defence system, following an earlier export contract announced in August 2025 with a Western European customer.
The company has positioned high energy laser weapons as a core component of its counter-drone portfolio, alongside kinetic systems, interceptors and radar-enabled targeting solutions. EOS’ laser weapon program has undergone several years of development and field testing, including multiple live-fire trials conducted in collaboration with customers, integrating radar, threat detection, target acquisition and beam control technologies.
The conditional contract highlights continued international interest in directed-energy systems as militaries seek scalable and cost-effective options to counter drones and other aerial threats.
