Singapore Airshow 2020: Australia's EOS expands in Singapore

Australian firm EOS Defence Systems has expanded its presence in Singapore to pursue what the company sees as emerging opportunities in the market to supply remote weapon systems (RWS).

EOS officials told Jane’s at the Singapore Airshow on 11 February that the company has recently opened a facility within the country to undertake work including systems integration and production, and maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrades (MRO&U).

The new facility is initially aimed at supporting EOS’ R-600 RWS. Jane’s understands that about 300 Terrex infantry carrier vehicles of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are fitted with the R-600 RWS.

Company officials also said that EOS aims to double the size of its facility over the next few years, although the scope of that expansion will depend on additional orders of EOS products and technologies.

Henry Heng, president of EOS Defence Systems, said in a press release, “EOS predominantly is export driven and the Asia-Pacific remains an important market for our future growth. Our new facility [in Singapore] is one of the most advanced support centres for remote weapon systems in Asia.”

Leveraging its in-country facility, EOS also aims to secure sales of additional RWS products. EOS is positioning its new lightweight R-150 system, for instance, to meet SAF requirements for RWS capabilities on lighter vehicles including 4x4s. The R-150 was launched by EOS in 2018.