Eurosatory 2026: EOS Unveils Interceptor MR Counter-UAS System Capable of Engaging Shahed Drones at 5 km
Australian defence technology company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has officially unveiled its Interceptor MR counter-drone system at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. Designed specifically to intercept and destroy Shahed-type drones, the system offers an effective engagement range of over 5 kilometres, providing armed forces with a cost-effective solution against saturation drone attacks.
Highlights
- Electro Optic Systems (EOS) unveiled the Interceptor MR counter-UAS system at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, marking the product's international debut.
- The Interceptor MR is designed to intercept and destroy Shahed-type drones at an effective engagement range exceeding 5 kilometres.
- The system was developed to provide a cost-effective, rapid-response countermeasure against low-cost, high-volume drone saturation attacks.
- EOS is an established Australian defence company with electro-optic and directed energy products already in service with multiple allied militaries.
- The Interceptor MR launch is expected to attract procurement interest from NATO member states and allied partners amid surging global C-UAS market demand.
PARIS — As drone threats grow increasingly sophisticated on modern battlefields, Australian defence technology company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has officially launched its latest counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS), the Interceptor MR, at the Eurosatory 2026 defence exhibition, drawing significant attention from the international military and defence community.
Engineered to Counter Shahed-Type Drones
The Interceptor MR has been developed specifically to intercept and destroy Shahed-type drones, with an effective engagement range exceeding 5 kilometres. The Shahed drone series has been widely deployed across multiple conflict zones in recent years, and its low-cost, high-volume saturation attack model has placed considerable strain on conventional air defence systems.
EOS developed the Interceptor MR in direct response to this operational challenge, aiming to provide armed forces with a more cost-effective and rapid-response countermeasure.
About EOS
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is a prominent Australian defence and space technology company with a long-standing focus on the development and manufacture of precision electro-optic systems, directed energy weapons, and remote weapon stations. Its products are already in service with the armed forces of several allied nations.
The Eurosatory 2026 Stage
Eurosatory is one of the world's largest land and airland defence exhibitions, held biennially in Paris, France, and attracts defence manufacturers, military procurement agencies, and government representatives from around the globe. EOS's choice to debut the Interceptor MR on this international platform underscores the company's ambition to aggressively expand its global market presence.
Market Outlook
As the role of drones on the modern battlefield continues to expand, demand for counter-UAS systems is growing rapidly. The launch of the Interceptor MR represents a significant milestone for Australia's defence industry in this space, and the system is expected to attract procurement interest from NATO member states and other allied partners.
Information in this article is based on on-site reporting from Eurosatory 2026. Further technical details will be updated as EOS releases its official complete specifications.
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