KNDS and EOS Defence Systems have signed a teaming agreement to cooperate on remote-controlled weapon stations and associated weapons systems, the companies stated.
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on marketing, product development and future business opportunities, combining KNDS’ medium-calibre weapons expertise with EOS Defence Systems’ remote weapon stations and counter-UAS technologies.
According to the companies, the partnership will focus on integrating weapons and remote-controlled weapon stations to support land and naval applications. The cooperation may also involve the co-development of new systems and the integration of ITAR-free technologies.
Olivier Travert, Chief Sales Executive Officer of KNDS France, said the partnership responds to changing operational requirements.
“This teaming agreement reflects our shared commitment to respond to evolving operational requirements requesting high level medium caliber weapons in 30×113 caliber. KNDS proposes its ITAR-free 30M781-Multi Purpose Gun (30×113) dedicated to land and naval missions.”
Andreas Schwer, Chief Executive Officer of EOS Defence Systems, said the cooperation aims to combine both companies’ capabilities to deliver integrated solutions.
“By combining EOS best-in-class Counter-drone systems with state-of-the art medium caliber weapons and vehicles from KNDS, this partnership will provide modern and ITAR free evolutive solutions for armed forces, in a constantly changing environment.”
Under the agreement, the companies will jointly pursue opportunities in several regions, including the Middle East and North Africa, the Asia-Pacific and Europe. Planned activities include joint marketing initiatives and potential collaboration on new products aligned with both firms’ areas of expertise.
EOS Defence Systems, are part of Electro Optical Systems Pty, a leading Australian defence and space technology company.
This teaming agreement between KNDS, a major European land systems manufacturer and EOS Defence Systems represents a strategic alignment that combines European medium-calibre weaponry with advanced Australian-developed technology. EOS brings significant performance advantages to the KNDS platform, primarily through its sophisticated fire control software and remote weapon station (RWS) architecture.
These systems are renowned for their high-precision engagement capabilities, which enable accurate firing while the host vehicle is on the move. This is achieved through advanced ballistic algorithms that account for target motion, atmospheric conditions, and vehicle attitude, ensuring a high probability of a first-round hit even against fast-moving drones or agile tactical targets.
The integration of EOS technology provides KNDS platforms with a robust, low-latency solution for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), transforming standard weapon stations into primary defensive assets. A significant strategic advantage of this partnership is the ITAR-free nature of the EOS technology. Because the systems were developed in Australia, they are not subject to the same American export controls that often complicate international defence industrial cooperation. This gives KNDS a more flexible and easily exportable solution for global markets. The partnership serves as a clear testament to the maturity of the Australian defence industrial base, confirming its ability to deliver tier-one, combat-proven technology to global partners. By leveraging these innovations, KNDS is better positioned to meet the evolving demands of modern combat environments, where precision, adaptability, and the ability to neutralise emerging threats like drones are essential for mission success.
EOS has become a critical supplier across multiple high-tech domains. While their RWS products garner the most headlines, their role in space defence and directed-energy research is arguably more significant to the long-term strategic needs of their sovereign clients. EOS has successfully entrenched itself as a foundational pillar for the American space-surveillance efforts. Their capability is not just about tracking; it is about providing the precise, actionable intelligence required to ensure the survivability of high-value satellites in an increasingly contested space environment.
… just wanted to point out EOS is Australian 🤷🏻♂️.
We’re aware of EOS. Their website mentions the 100kw DEW sold to the Netherlands, pending sale to South Korea and setting up of manufacturing in Singapore. So credit to them.
Hope for the UK that Dragonfire & co is also successful.
Yes and had it been British I suspect it would now have been gobbled up by some US conglomerate with the Govt bleating about assurances.