Threod Systems to Unveil VTOL UAS with ISTAR Payload at Eurosatory 2026
Estonian drone manufacturer Threod Systems will officially launch the Eos D at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris on June 16, 2026. The lightweight VTOL system integrates the eOptic-6 ISTAR payload, offering laser designation, target acquisition, and reconnaissance capabilities validated against NATO-guided munitions — extending precision support to small tactical units.
Highlights
- Threod Systems will launch the Eos D VTOL UAS at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris on June 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
- The Eos D integrates the eOptic-6 ISTAR payload with laser designation capability validated against multiple NATO-guided munitions.
- The system is designed for small tactical units, enabling observation, target acquisition, and laser designation without large manned or unmanned assets.
- The Eos D is derived from Threod Systems' existing Eos C VTOL reconnaissance platform, incorporating years of sensor and software development.
- CEO Arno Vaik stated the company's objective is to make precision laser designation accessible on a smaller, more easily deployable VTOL platform for unit-level operations.
Threod Systems to Unveil VTOL UAS with ISTAR Payload at Eurosatory 2026
Estonian unmanned systems manufacturer Threod Systems has announced it will officially launch its new Eos D drone system at Eurosatory 2026, the international land and air-land defence exhibition held in Paris, France, on June 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The lightweight system combines the company's fully electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) airframe with the eOptic-6 ISTAR sensor payload, marking a significant milestone in extending precision support capabilities to small tactical platforms.
Technical Background
The Eos D is developed on the foundation of Threod Systems' existing Eos C VTOL reconnaissance platform, incorporating years of accumulated sensor technology and software development expertise. Its core payload, the eOptic-6 ISTAR, features laser designation capability that has been tested and validated against multiple NATO-guided munitions, meeting allied forces' interoperability requirements.
Key Operational Capabilities
Equipped with the eOptic-6 ISTAR payload, the Eos D delivers the following operational capabilities:
- Reconnaissance and Intelligence Gathering: Provides tactical units with real-time aerial intelligence
- Target Acquisition: Aerial confirmation of target location and identity
- Laser Designation: Guides precision-guided munitions onto targets
- Fire Support Coordination: Provides aerial fire guidance to ground forces
The system enables smaller tactical units to deploy a compact aerial platform and carry out observation, target confirmation, and aerial designation tasks without relying on larger manned or unmanned assets. The system is also designed to allow trained operators to execute missions from a safe standoff distance, significantly reducing personnel exposure to direct threats.
Statement from the CEO
Threod Systems CEO Arno Vaik commented: "Laser designation itself is not a new capability, but precision support functions should not be limited to large systems or unmanned platforms. Our goal is to integrate this capability into a smaller VTOL unmanned system, allowing tactical units to deploy and operate it in a more straightforward manner."
Exhibition Details
The Eos D will make its public debut at Eurosatory 2026, one of the world's largest land and air-land defence exhibitions, held biennially in Paris, France. Threod Systems' choice of this prominent international stage for the launch underscores the company's strong focus on the European and NATO allied markets.
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