EOS Plans Next-Generation Slinger Production in the US

CounterUASWorld Summary

EOS has unveiled plans for a next-generation version of its Slinger counter-UAS remote weapon system, with production scheduled to begin at its Huntsville, Alabama facility in 2027. The upgraded system will incorporate enhanced sensing capabilities, autonomous kill-chain functions, and selectable autonomy designed to counter increasingly complex drone threats at scale. Like the current Slinger, the new system will be capable of engaging both aerial and ground targets while on the move from a single stabilized weapon station. EOS says U.S.-based production will shorten supply chains, reduce lead times, and lower costs for American and allied customers. The development reflects growing demand for affordable, rapidly deployable counter-drone solutions as militaries seek to improve protection against evolving unmanned threats.