The Quantum Systems GmbH today announced the complete acquisition of Air Robot GmbH. This strategic acquisition expands Quantum Systems’ drone portfolio and “simultaneously strengthens the technological sovereignty for the German Armed Forces and its European partners”, as stated in a recent press release.
Expansion of the product portfolio & technological synergies
Quantum Systems is now adding copter drones to its portfolio with the acquisition of Air Robot. This is “a decisive step in the strategy of expanding the Family of Systems and further developing its own software and AI expertise”, as the press release states.
The Arnsberg-based company Air Robot is to work closely with the Quantum Systems R&D team in Gilching in future, but despite the integration Air Robot will remain an independent company within the Quantum Systems Group.
AirRobot is the main supplier for the German Armed Forces’ Mikado II program (2022-2032) and Tier 1 supplier for Lockheed Martin in the Tiquila program of the British Ministry of Defence (2023-2033).
“This acquisition strengthens our position as an innovative provider of drone technologies for defense and security applications,” says Sven Kruck, Managing Director of Quantum Systems. “We are pooling our expertise and securing strategically important supply contracts for national and international security partners.”
Air Robot Managing Director Robert Polok is also positive about the future: “The collaboration opens up completely new possibilities and creates strong synergies for the future of unmanned aviation. By combining our technologies and innovative strength, we will develop even more powerful drone solutions at the highest level – Made in Germany.”
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