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.
Following the news that Martek Marine will utilise Total AOC's Centrik UAS mission management solution officials from the software firm say they will make a number of similar announcements between now and the end of the year.
Martek is currently working to provide pollution monitoring and maritime surveillance capabilities to European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) along with other operators in a contract worth up to €77 million ($85.8 million).
It was recently reported that Martek had selected UMS Skeldar's V-200 heavy-fuel VTOL UAS (pictured) under the EMSA contract.
The platform will assist with border control activities, search and rescue operations and
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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.