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's Iguana E UGV has been selected by Public Security Monaco in order to enhance protection and surveillance capabilities.
The Iguana E is a compact intervention robot with a modular design and can be equipped with different modules for carrying out ISR, C-IED, EOD neutralisation, removal and destruction of explosives and CBRN defence missions.
To determine suspicious package contents, Iguana can be equipped with a portable X-ray system. For explosive ordnance disposal missions, the robot destroys packages using disrupter water cannons.
The principality was already equipped with an ECA Group's Castor robot delivered in 2004.
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.