Australian EOS combat modules appeared on Ukrainian armored personnel carriers. What is known about them

Ukrainian YPR-765 armored personnel carriers were armed with combat modules of the Australian company Electro Optic Systems (EOS).

This reports Military with reference to user X Jeff2146, who viewed viewed the video of the 100th separate mechanized brigade.

The footage shows the YPR armored personnel carrier- 765, armed with a 40-mm automatic grenade launcher installed in the EOS R400 module.

Installing a combat module with an automatic grenade launcher significantly increases the capabilities of the armored personnel carrier in supporting infantry and equipment.

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In addition, the use of the module allows the crew of the armored personnel carrier to conduct effective fire at targets, remaining under the cover of the body of the combat vehicle. April 2023. Then it was about ordering 50 modules, spare parts for them and ammunition. The contract, the value of which was estimated at 41 million dollars, provided for the execution of the order during 2023-2024.

In addition to direct purchases, Australian combat modules enter Ukrainian arsenals as part of military aid from partner countries.

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In addition to the EOS R400, the Defense Forces of Ukraine operate Slinger air defense modules from of the same company.

Electro Optic Systems

EOS combat modules the manufacturer characterizes as systems designed to ensure greater accuracy of firing under any conditions, as well as crew safety.

The company offers several combat modules in a configuration with different weapons. Thanks to their ultra-lightweight design, they can be mounted on a variety of vehicles and platforms, including light vehicles.

The most prominent combat module, the EOS R400, can be equipped with a light machine gun, a 12-gauge machine gun, 7-mm, automatic 40-mm grenade launcher or light 30-mm ATK M230 LF gun. It is equipped with a thermal sight with a target detection distance of up to 5 kilometers.

Also the company offers a heavier version of the EOS R800, which is equipped with a 30mm Bushmaster Mk.44 autocannon. This module is considered a system for heavy wheeled and tracked combat vehicles.

According to the manufacturer, the module weighs three times less than its counterparts and provides fire with high accuracy. In addition to the gun, a 7.62 caliber light machine gun and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles can also be integrated into the combat module.