UAE Signs $124M Deal With EOS for Slinger Counter-Drone System

The UAE has awarded Electro Optic Systems (EOS) a $124 million contract for its Slinger counter-drone remote weapon system (RWS), in a deal that expands the platform’s international footprint.

The contract covers the full Slinger RWS package, including the cannon, spares, training, and associated support systems, with delivery routed to Abu Dhabi-based Generation 5 (Gen5) Holding.

Manufacturing will be split between Australia and the UAE, and the rollout is expected in 2027.

Read the full story on our new publication, The Drone Front: UAE Signs $124M Deal With EOS for Slinger Counter-Drone System