EOS Defense Systems USA has unveiled “Slinger”, an upgraded remote weapon system designed to detect and neutralise hostile small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with selectable autonomy levels to speed target acquisition and reduce operator workload.
The enhanced Slinger mounts a 30×113 mm cannon firing improved fragmentation ammunition and weighs approximately 376 kg. It delivers an effective engagement envelope beyond 800 metres and is built to operate while in motion using a stabilised launch cradle.
Sensor and integration features include a day/thermal sight, a four-dimensional electronically scanned radar, and assisted target recognition. The system supports multiple employment modes — inside the wire, outside the wire, and a guard posture — and can operate either as a stand-alone cluster or connected to NATO and US Army command-and-control (C2) networks.
EOS says the Slinger is being positioned as an open-architecture, multi-mission solution and plans to manufacture the system in Huntsville, Alabama, to meet US and allied requirements.
Moreover, according to the company, the upgrade is a strategically versatile counter-UAS capability that enhances defensive postures while easing operator burden in complex electronic environments.
