On February 12, ahead of the Munich Security Conference, Quantum Systems announced a €150 million financing package backed by the European Investment Bank, Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, and KfW. The EIB alone provided a €70 million loan, marking its second investment in the company since 2021. The significance goes beyond the balance sheet. Recent adjustments to ESG … [Read more...] about European Capital for European Security: Quantum Systems Announces New Financing
military UAS
Multi-Class Drone Missions Managed by a Single Operator in JADC2 Demonstration
Integrated MDCX and XTEND XOS enable a single operator to manage complex, multi-UAS missions Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and XTEND have expanded their collaboration to support joint all-domain command and control (JADC2) missions. The companies integrated the XTEND Operating System (XOS) into Skunk Works’ MDCX™ autonomy platform. The integration allows one operator to command … [Read more...] about Multi-Class Drone Missions Managed by a Single Operator in JADC2 Demonstration
Ondas Plans Up to $11 Million Investment in Drone Fight Group to Expand Access to Ukrainian Drone Technology
Planned investment aims to support U.S. and allied defense needs through combat-tested unmanned systems and NDAA-compliant localization Ondas Holdings Inc. announced its intent to invest up to $11 million in Drone Fight Group (DFG), a Ukrainian developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems. The planned investment would be made through Ondas Capital, the company’s strategic … [Read more...] about Ondas Plans Up to $11 Million Investment in Drone Fight Group to Expand Access to Ukrainian Drone Technology
Quantum Systems Wins Contract to Supply Twister Drones as Successor to Bundeswehr’s ALADIN System
Agreement includes firm order for 147 systems, with options for up to 747 reconnaissance drones Quantum Systems has been awarded a major contract to supply the German Armed Forces with a new tactical reconnaissance drone system. The agreement positions the company as the successor supplier to the Bundeswehr’s long-serving ALADIN reconnaissance system. The Federal Office of … [Read more...] about Quantum Systems Wins Contract to Supply Twister Drones as Successor to Bundeswehr’s ALADIN System
Can the US Army Produce Its Own Drones?
In recent months, the question of whether the U.S. Army can assume direct responsibility for designing and manufacturing small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) has moved from concept to practical experimentation. Through new initiatives and depot-level efforts, the service is testing the boundaries of its own industrial capabilities. But significant technical, organizational, and … [Read more...] about Can the US Army Produce Its Own Drones?
