- EOS Defense Systems USA conducted field testing of its Slinger counter-drone system at a range in Alabama to validate performance against unmanned aerial threats
- The vehicle-mounted system, which integrates radar and a cannon or machine gun, has been supplied to Ukraine and is designed to engage drones at ranges beyond 800 meters
EOS Defense Systems USA said Friday it conducted counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) testing of its weapon system at N2L Range in Huntsville, Alabama.
EOS said the trials were aimed at refining system performance and ensuring readiness against evolving drone threats.
“Capability is proven in the field,” the company said in a statement. “EOS recently worked alongside our partners at N2L Range in Huntsville, Alabama, conducting counter-UAS testing in a real-world environment.”
“These engagements allow us to validate performance, refine our systems, and ensure readiness against evolving drone threats,” the company added. “Strong partnerships and rigorous testing are essential to delivering reliable, mission-ready capability.”
The company released images showing a tactical combat vehicle equipped with its Slinger counter-drone remote weapon station (RWS), a system designed to provide kinetic defense against unmanned aerial threats. EOS describes Slinger as a core product for counter-drone operations, combining sensors, weapons, and targeting systems into a single platform.
According to the company, the Slinger system integrates radar for target detection, a cannon or machine gun using specialized ammunition, and EOS-developed stabilization and pointing technology. The system is designed to track and engage moving drones at distances beyond 800 meters.
Slinger functions as a mobile short-range air defense solution mounted on vehicles, allowing operators to detect and engage small drones before they can reach their targets. Its use of conventional ammunition, adapted for drone interception, offers a lower-cost alternative to missile-based air defense systems.
EOS said the system is suited for urban environments, where precision and controlled engagement are required to reduce the risk of collateral damage. The company noted that the system’s design reflects lessons learned from recent conflicts, including operations involving large numbers of small drones.
The Slinger system has been supplied to Ukraine as part of military assistance programs, where it has been used to counter tactical drone threats. Ukrainian operators have reported positive performance in engagements against small unmanned aerial systems, according to the information provided.