► EOS opens Singapore facility to scale high energy laser manufacturing

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Singapore | 6 February 2026 – Electro Optic Systems (EOS) today officially opened its new Singapore facility, establishing a regional hub for the manufacturing, integration and testing of high energy laser capability for regional and international customers. The site represents a major milestone in EOS’ global growth strategy and long-term commitment to Singapore’s defence science and technology ecosystem.

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’ capacity to deliver at scale, strengthens supply chain resilience, and enables faster response to regional customer requirements.

The facility directly supports EOS’ growing pipeline of international high energy laser contracts and customer engagements. These include a world-first export order for a 100 kW-class laser weapon system for the Netherlands, and a 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. Production and integration activities associated with these engagements are expected to be supported by the Singapore facility.

As drones become more sophisticated and are employed in greater numbers, defence forces are seeking solutions capable of defeating complex and saturation threats. EOS’ high energy laser capability, including Apollo, is engineered to integrate with modern, layered air defence architectures, providing a precise and scalable response with low cost per engagement, effectively unlimited ammunition and full directional coverage, including vertical engagement.

“The Singapore facility will operate as EOS’ centre of excellence in laser technology innovation, supporting multiple international laser projects. As demand grows, EOS expects future expansion to increasingly involve localised production and integration, driven by customer requirements for sovereignty and long-term control of capability development,” said Andreas Schwer, Chief Executive Officer, EOS.

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Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Opening of a new facility for high energy laser manufacturing
Location
Singapore
Unit
Electro Optic Systems (EOS)
Time
6 February 2026
Equipment
high energy laser systems100 kW-class laser weapon system
Summary

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) opened a new facility in Singapore on 6 February 2026, aimed at manufacturing high energy laser systems for regional and international customers. This facility will support various international contracts, including a 100 kW-class laser weapon system for the Netherlands and another for South Korea. EOS intends to enhance supply chain resilience and localize production in response to customer demands.

Key Facts
  • EOS opened a new facility in Singapore for high energy laser manufacturing.
  • The facility will support international contracts, including a 100 kW-class laser weapon system for the Netherlands.
  • A conditional agreement exists with a customer in South Korea for another 100 kW-class laser system.
  • The facility aims to enhance supply chain resilience and response to regional customer needs.
  • EOS plans future expansion involving localized production driven by customer requirements.