Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with ROKETSAN to collaborate on future opportunities involving integrated defence capabilities in selected markets.
Announced at World Defense Show on February 10, the agreement establishes a framework for EOS and ROKETSAN to collaborate in responding to customer requirements as they arise.
EOS brings established counter-drone capability spanning kinetic and high energy laser effectors. In 2025, EOS secured the world’s first export contract for a 100 kilowatt-class high energy laser weapon with the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone in the deployment of laser-based counter-drone capability. EOS has also entered into a conditional high energy laser contract with a customer in the Republic of Korea, reflecting growing international demand for high energy laser solutions.
ROKETSAN brings deep experience in defence platforms, systems integration, sensors and command and control, supported by a mature industrial base and strong regional defence relationships. With its experience in defence industry, ROKETSAN also provide robust directed energy solutions against asymmetric threats. The agreement brings these complementary strengths together to support future customer requirements for integrated capability.
ROKETSAN ALKA Directed Energy Weapon System stands out as a next-generation defence solution designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands of modern warfare, delivering high effectiveness against asymmetric threats across a wide mission spectrum. By integrating precision targeting, AI-enabled vulnerability analysis, and energy-based neutralisation, ALKA provides a cost-effective and sustainable response to a broad range of threats—from UAVs, IEDs, and unexploded ordnance to tethered drones and FPV-controlled systems. Its ability to neutralise targets safely at a distance without explosive force minimises collateral damage, enhances personnel and platform safety, and makes it ideally suited for urban areas, critical infrastructure, and maritime environments.
Featuring a hybrid architecture that combines directed energy and RF jamming, along with an open, modular, and software-defined design, ALKA can rapidly adapt to emerging threats such as drone swarms and low-observable systems while supporting continuous capability growth. Proven through real-world operations and extensive field testing, ALKA delivers a combat-proven, and economically sustainable defence capability—positioning it as a cornerstone of advanced and future-ready defence strategies.
The agreement supports collaboration in selected markets jointly identified by both companies, positioning EOS and Roketsan to pursue opportunities where integrated counter-drone and force protection solutions are required.
EOS has seen growing international demand for high energy laser capability, and this agreement reflects how we are positioning to respond to that demand,” said Dr Andreas Schwer, Chief Executive Officer, EOS. “Working with Roketsan gives us a practical pathway to engage on opportunities where integration and local industrial participation are important.”
“Our collaboration with EOS is a key factor in enhancing our combat proven directed energy solutions for national and international users by providing operational effectiveness and mission success”, said Murat İkinci, CEO of ROKETSAN.
The agreement reflects EOS’ ongoing focus on working with established industry partners to support future customer requirements through structured collaboration and proven defence capability.
