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.
Microdrones has announced that it completed the acquisition of Chinese UAS developer Aircam UAV Technology in December 2018.
The Aircam brand and corporate identity will now change to Microdrones and all aspects of the business will be directed by the Microdrones global leadership team.
Aircam and Microdrones have worked together for many years and now its acquisition will enable Microdrones to offer its technology, products and solutions throughout Asia.
Microdrones offers UAS designed for professional applications as well as integrated sensors, software and workflow, service, training and support.
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.