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.
Naval Group has selected the Netherlands’ Atmos UAV for the testing of its fixed-wing vertical take off and landing UAS solution for evaluation purposes, the company announced on 15 November.
Under a comprehensive UAS testing and integration programme, the two partners will work to further detail and finalise the development plan to integrate Atmos UAVs capabilities in the operational environment of Naval Group’s systems.
Sander Hulsman, CEO, Atmos UAV, said: ‘The design philosophy behind our technology is to create a platform that can be deployed from practically any location without compromising the high performance of a fixed wing.
‘As this capability has key benefits for deployment in marine environments we are looking forward to a fruitful collaboration with Naval Group. The environmental commitments of the group towards 2018-2020, make this partnership even more meaningful to us.’
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.
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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.