In the course of the so-called KITU2 study Quantum Systems together with Airbus Defense & Space and Spleenlab tested seven Vector and Scorpion unmanned flying objects in swarm flight for the first time. The drones were controlled and coordinated by a specially developed mission AI. The project is part of a feasibility study commissioned by the German Ministry of Defense.
The KITU2 study (Artificial Intelligence for Tactical UAS) was published in July 2023 by the Planning Office of the German Armed Forces in July 2023. https://militaeraktuell.at/infrastruktur-offensive-am-fliegerhorst-aigen-im-ennstal/ In a joint test, the swarm flight of seven unmanned systems was demonstrated simultaneously in the air. Some of the Vector drones even operated under GNSS denied conditions, i.e. with interference from radio signals, as is the case in Ukraine (-> current news from the Ukraine war) can be observed. They carried out various missions, including joint reconnaissance and target acquisition integrated with a battle management system. The swarm technology will be demonstrated to representatives of the Bundeswehr and the drone task force in a final demonstration on June 20. Based on this, the findings and developments of the study will be evaluated for the MGCS and FCAS projects. An initial information event will take place at this year’s ILA in Berlin. The Vector drones presented in the study will be on display in Hall 3, and a demonstration flight will take place on the ILA airfield on June 5.
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