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.
ECA Group has received an order for an H300V ROV system from Technopole, the company announced on 28 November.
The system will be used by a Technopole’s client for inspecting hydraulic dams in Eastern Europe.
The H300V ROV is equipped with four vectored horizontal thrusters. It integrates a BV5000 imaging sonar system permitting 3D mapping of large areas within turbid waters and a Kraken Seavision 3D laser imaging system which generates high resolution 3D scans in full colour. Both sensors will be installed within the ROV’s frame so as to permit plug-and-play mounting and removal.
H300V can reach a speed of up to 3.5 knots and integrates in standard version one navigation black and white TV camera and one inspection colour zoom TV camera with optical zoom mounted on a pan and tilt unit that can support up to 15kg of payload. Combined with auto heading and auto depth functions, this ROV is capable of recording videos and data under strong currents at 300m depth.
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.