DSEI 2025: EOS debuts ‘Apollo' 100 kW laser C-UAS
Apollo HELW used for destroying group 1–3 UASs and reducing the effectiveness of swarms. (EOS)
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is showcasing its newly named ‘Apollo' 100 kW-class high-energy laser weapon (HELW) at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition held in London from 9 to 12 September.
Apollo is built to either destroy or disable group 1, 2, and 3 unmanned aircraft systems (UASs), according to Australia-based EOS. The system has a laser power of 50–150 kW, a hard-kill range for certain UASs of 50 m to 3 km, optical sensor denial at 50 m to 15 km, and the capability to destroy more than 20 group 1 UASs per minute, the company said.
EOS secured a EUR71.4 million (USD84 million) order for the Apollo laser C-UAS from an undisclosed European NATO member, according to a 5 August company press release. The contract includes the delivery of the capability, spare parts, and training. According to the release, the order will be fulfilled out between 2025 and 2028.
The laser defence system includes a radar and threat detection, target acquisition, and beam locking systems.
For more information, please see EOS closes in on HEL weapon exports , EOS Defence Systems set to begin Mopoke C-UAS production with a directed energy weapon system , and Australia's EOS demonstrates C-UAS capabilities .
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