Quantum Systems makes Ukraine its second-largest international base
Ukraine is now Quantum Systems' second-largest international base, with several hundred staff, three joint ventures and a 15,000-drone National Guard order, the German maker says.
Ukraine is now Quantum Systems' second-largest international base, with several hundred staff, three joint ventures and a 15,000-drone National Guard order, the German maker says.
Ukraine is now Quantum Systems' second-largest international base, deputy spokesperson Krysta-Maria Läbe told Ukrinform, as Euromaidan Press reported. Several hundred staff run local production, R&D and product modernization in the country, she said.
The Munich-area firm built its Ukraine business on the Vector, an electric vertical-takeoff ISR drone the Ukrainian army has fielded in volume since early in the war. Quantum opened a production plant and R&D center in Ukraine in spring 2024, with capacity to assemble up to 1,000 drones a year, dev.ua noted. Its Ukrainian lines now turn out roughly 80 Vector aircraft a month.
Now it is building an ecosystem on top of that line. Three German-Ukrainian joint ventures run under a "Build with Ukraine" banner, Mezha.net reported. Quantum Frontline Industries, with Frontline Robotics, has made first deliveries and is scaling the Linza tactical drone. Quantum Tencore Industries, with Tencore, handles ground robots. Quantum WIY Industries, with WIY Drones, covers interceptors and air defense. Läbe said Quantum signed a contract with Ukraine's National Guard for 15,000 interceptor drones, with more likely to follow.
The Ukrainian work feeds the rest of the catalog. Romania ordered 34 more Vectors in a 30.7-million-euro ($36-million) deal financed through the EU's SAFE loan program, Quantum said via The Defense Post. The Pulse P19, a weapons-capable medium-altitude drone shaped by combat use of Quantum kit in Ukraine, debuts at ILA Berlin on June 10, per Militarnyi.
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Subscribe Free →That is the wedge a German autonomy startup is pressing: stand up the factory and the R&D where the systems are used in combat, then sell the result across a rearming Europe. Quantum's CEO is separately chasing a 700 km/h interceptor, Euromaidan Press wrote. Whether the National Guard's 15,000 drones ship at front-line pace is the next test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Quantum Systems announce about Ukraine?
Deputy spokesperson Krysta-Maria Läbe said Ukraine is now Quantum Systems' second-largest international base, with several hundred employees across local production, R&D and product modernization, according to Euromaidan Press and Mezha.net citing Ukrinform.
What are Quantum Systems' three Ukrainian joint ventures?
Per Mezha.net, they are Quantum Frontline Industries with Frontline Robotics (Linza tactical drone), Quantum Tencore Industries with Tencore (ground robots), and Quantum WIY Industries with WIY Drones (interceptors and air defense).
How many interceptor drones is Quantum supplying Ukraine?
Läbe said the company signed a contract with Ukraine's National Guard for 15,000 interceptor drones, with more likely to follow, Mezha.net reported.
What is the Vector drone?
The Vector is Quantum Systems' electric vertical-takeoff ISR drone, drawn on operational experience including Ukraine. The Defense Post notes a 2.8-meter wingspan, a 9.5-kilogram maximum takeoff weight, up to 60 kilometers of range and about three hours of endurance.
How much does Quantum produce in Ukraine?
Quantum opened a Ukrainian plant and R&D center in spring 2024 with capacity for up to 1,000 drones a year, dev.ua reported, and Euromaidan Press said the lines turn out roughly 80 Vector drones a month.
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