EOS appoints new head of EOS Defence USA Defence manufacturer Electro Optic Systems has appointed Shawn Baerlocher as CEO of EOS Defense Systems USA where he will work with Christian Tobergte, Executive Vice President, Defence Systems (International). Shawn brings over 30 years of experience in leading multiple defense programmes across the entire Department of Defense…
EOS Defense Systems USA has participated in the US Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 (PC-C4) at the Army’s National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California. The subsidiary of Electro Optic Systems Limited demonstrated the capabilities of an R600 Remote Weapon Station (pictured) equipped with a Northrop Grumman M230LF cannon, coaxial machine gun, and four Javelin…
KBR has welcomed two separate contracts with the department of defence, supporting the first MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS), ahead of scheduled delivery of the aircraft in 2024’s second half. The company said in a statement on Tuesday (Houston, US time) that the contracts will see it support Triton’s “aeronautical and geospatial requirements,…
The federal government will spend $1.5 billion to buy a fourth MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, and upgrade to the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft. While Triton will be imported, Australian industry has got a look in to the spending with the government negotiating with Boeing Defence Australia…
Avionics and mission-critical electronics manufacturer Thomas Global Systems will supply Power Distribution Units (PDU) and other electronics as part of Northrop Grumman’s rollout of its Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) for the US Army. Northrop Grumman’s IBCS integrates a multitude of sensors and connectors to enable joint, multi-domain command and control. Sydney-based Thomas Global is…
