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.
The recent investment of $30 million into UK-based Gilo Industries by Chinese technology group Kuang-Chi represent the first of its kind by the company, following the launch of its international funding programme last year.
According to a press release issued at the time, Kuang-Chi, based in Shenzhen, expects the fund to grow to more than $300 million within the next three years and will have a large focus on the UK and its emerging unmanned system designers and manufacturers.
Israeli, Norwegian and Canadian companies also received funding from Kuang Chi as part of an initial first tranche of $50 million
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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.
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Funds for the second phase of this effort will be allocated in the US Department of Defense (DoD) FY2026 budget request.