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EOS dazzles the drones at Canadian defence event

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Electro Optic Systems (EOS) joined innovators from across Canada and around the world for the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) programme’s 2024 Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) Sandbox event.

At the Canadian event, counter-drone prototypes were put to the test in realistic scenarios with EOS demonstrating its Laser Dazzler technology.

Led by Ian Hilton-Cowie, EOS Projects Engineering Lead, and the EOS Defence Systems Titanis Team, the demonstration highlighted the potential of the Laser Dazzler as part of their counter-drone solutions, according to a statement.

The Laser Dazzler, integrated into the company’s Slinger counter-drone system, successfully showcased its ability to degrade, deny, and destroy the electro-optical sensors on typical UAS, using a non-lethal, zero-collateral laser.

The Group CEO of Electro Optic Systems Andreas Schwer said: “EOS has established itself as the pioneer in Laser dazzling technology, being the first to successfully integrate it into remote weapon systems.

“Through the success of our Slinger system, we have proven our ability to deliver accurate counter-drone technologies.

“The Laser Dazzler builds on this experience, using our world-leading technology to extend options for non-lethal payloads.”

The Laser Dazzler enhances the company’s remote weapon systems (RWS) with optic-dazzling, disabling, and disengaging capabilities, offering a solution to counter uncrewed threats.

It can be integrated with an RWS as almost a drop-in replacement for the 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.

Designed and developed in Australia specifically for export markets, the Laser Dazzler addresses current and emerging threats from uncrewed systems, drawing on lessons from recent conflicts, such as in Ukraine.

Picture: Electro Optic Systems/prepping the Laser Dazzler



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