Slinger is an anti-drone weapon system developed by Electro Optic Systems (EOS) of Symonston. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It was introduced in May 2023.[1] It consists of a remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) based on the EOS model R400 RCWS. The weapon used is a lightweight Bushmaster M230LF auto-cannon which is fully stabilised and fires a high explosive 30 x 113mm round with a proximity fuse.[2] Sensors include: 'Echodyne' radar, laser rangefinder, thermal and visible light cameras, and wind sensor.[3]
In September 2023 it was announced that 160 Slingers were to be provided to Ukraine by EOS for use in that country's defence during the ongoing invasion by Russia.[4]
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- ^ "Kinetic Counter-Drone Capability Launched". C.UAS hub. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ Blenkin, Max (18 May 2023). "More on EOS' new counter-UAS weapon system". www.australiandefence.com.au. Australian Defence Magazine. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Defence Slinger". eos-aus.com. Elecro Optic Systems. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ Voichuk, Iryna (1 September 2023). "Ukraine to receive 160 Slinger anti-drone systems". Euromaidan Press. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
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