On 6 February 2026, Electro Optic Systems (EOS) officially opened its new high energy laser weapon facility in Singapore, establishing a regional hub for the manufacturing, integration and testing of 100 kW-class high energy laser capability for regional and international customers. The site marks a significant step in EOS\u2019 global growth strategy and long-term commitment to Singapore\u2019s defence science and technology ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opening ceremony brought together over 100 guests, including dignitaries, defence representatives, Austrade officials, business leaders and investors, and featured a tour of the innovation centre, a controlled demonstration within the test tunnel, and concluded with a traditional dragon dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"This site is a very important step forward for us as it expands on our capability to build, integrate, test and sustain systems closer to our customers and partners,\u201d said Dr Andreas Schwer, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of EOS. \u201cIt is a blueprint for further facilities we will build as part of our localisation and transfer of technology plans in the countries of our clients.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Designed to support partners and customers in Singapore and across the broader region, the facility provides dedicated space for system integration, development, demonstration and sustainment activity. It expands EOS\u2019 capacity to deliver at scale, strengthens supply chain resilience and enables faster response to regional customer requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Supporting 100 kW-Class International Contracts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The site directly supports EOS\u2019 growing pipeline of international high energy laser contracts. In August 2025, EOS secured the world\u2019s first export order for a 100 kW-class high energy laser weapon system for the Netherlands, marking a significant step in commercialising EOS\u2019 deep expertise in high energy laser weapons. \u201cToday\u2019s opening is a major milestone, not just for the history of EOS, but also in the global defence arena,\u201d Dr Schwer said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brigadier General Marc van Ockenburg of the Royal Netherlands Army reflected on the depth of cooperation between the Netherlands Ministry of Defence and EOS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Netherlands Ministry of Defense has enjoyed a long standing and constructive relationship with EOS for almost two decades,\u201d he said. \u201cOver the years, EOS manufactured remote control weapon stations have proven their value and viability in Dutch service.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n He described the laser effector contract as a natural evolution of that partnership. \u201cWe firmly believe that high energy lasers will form an indispensable new category of weapon systems with significant operational potential and important logistical advantages,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are delighted to be your launching customer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The facility is also expected to support production and integration activities associated with EOS\u2019 binding conditional agreement with a customer in the Republic of Korea covering the manufacture and supply of a further 100 kW-class laser system and the establishment of a local partnership for the Korean market. \u201cThis contract will be produced out of this facility in Singapore,\u201d Dr Schwer stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n