AUSA 2024: Quantum-Systems targets big 2025 with UAS developments
Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
DroneShield’s distributor GT&E has purchased two units of the DroneGun Tactical system for use by an unnamed Asian government security agency, the company announced on 4 October.
Delivery has already taken place. The systems will be deployed by the agency to counter UAS threats.
Oleg Vornik, CEO, DroneShield, said: ‘While the revenue from this order to the overall DroneShield business is immaterial, we believe that this order is important in that it validates our global business model. DroneShield has built up a significant counterdrone track record in the region, including through a deployment of its counter-drone products at the 2018 Olympic Games earlier this year, and we look forward to continuing to build on this momentum.’
Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
The service has been using a Directed Requirement (DR) approach to speed up the deployment of a Medium Range Reconnaissance capability.
AeroVironment’s portfolio will grow thanks to the eVTOL P550 aimed at battalion-level tactical forces.
The Royal Australian Air Force is advancing its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities across three key programmes as it works with the likes of Boeing and Northrop Grumman to reshape Australia’s defence strategy.
Prototypes from Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems recently passed through MOSA conformance trials and flight tests.
Funds for the second phase of this effort will be allocated in the US Department of Defense (DoD) FY2026 budget request.