Substantial Order Intake Growth
Signed 18 contracts totaling AUD 420 million in 2025 versus AUD 70 million in 2024 — an increase of ~500%, driving an unconditional order book of AUD 459 million (up from AUD 136 million at end-2024, ~+237.5%).
Strong Order Book Supporting 2026
Unconditional order book of AUD 459 million; company aims to realize 40%–50% of that book in 2026 (~AUD 180–230 million), providing a material revenue foundation for next year.
Improved Gross Margin
Gross margin expanded to 63% in 2025, reflecting contract benefits and base margin improvements; management expects continued multi-year margin improvement and aims for margin levels over historical averages (targeting >50% on historical basis for 2026).
Healthy Cash Position and Balance Sheet Moves
Cash at bank reported at ~USD/AUD 106–107 million at year end; sale of EM Solutions generated a recorded gain of AUD 91 million (January 2025) and enabled full repayment of debt in January 2025 — EOS now reports no borrowings and has a committed AUD 100 million term facility being finalized for liquidity protection.
Strategic M&A and Commercial Integration (MARSS)
Announced acquisition of MARSS with an upfront cash payment of USD 36 million plus earn-out in cash/shares. MARSS brings C2/AI capability, >60 fielded systems, and a pipeline of bids (EUR 20–100m+), enabling turnkey anti-drone solutions and cross-selling opportunities.
High-Energy Laser Breakthroughs and Manufacturing Scale-up
Achieved world-first 100-kilowatt laser export contract (Netherlands, EUR 71 million) and opened a 20,000 sq ft Singapore laser factory capable of 20 lasers/year (expandable to 40). Technology scalable between 50–150 kW with development pathway to 300 kW.
Key Partnerships and Market Access
Entered strategic partnerships and teaming agreements with major OEMs and regional players (General Dynamics, Calidus, MSI, KNDS, Roketsan, Diehl) opening access to US, Middle East and European markets and enabling local production/licensing models.
Product and Market Leadership Positioning
Expanded product portfolio across RWS, interceptor drones, rockets/missiles and high-energy lasers; unique competitive position in 100 kW domain (one other competitor cited) and differentiated IP enabling turnkey and localized production.
Operational and Workforce Investments
Expanded sales capability and European footprint (France, U.K., Netherlands, Germany forthcoming) and increased headcount to 436 employees while maintaining focus on controlling indirect costs.
Improved Customer Prepayments
Cash received in advance from customers reached AUD 42 million at year end, up AUD 18 million year-over-year (≈+75%), strengthening working capital and reducing cash flow risk.