At the opening: Quantum Systems CSO Sven Kruck, Minister of Economic Affairs Robert Habeck and the Ukrainian Minister for Strategic Industry Oleksandr Kamyshin (from left to right)
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Quantum Systems: New drone factory in Ukraine

Munich-based drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has opened another site in Ukraine. Federal Minister of Economics and Technology and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck also attended the opening.

Quantum Systems is now also producing its drones in Ukraine. Last week, Economics Minister Habeck opened the company's new production facility during a delegation visit. Also present were Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industry Oleksandr Kamyshin and Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Ivan Hawryliuk.

Quantum Systems' Vector reconnaissance drones have been in operation in Ukraine since May 2022. To date, the company says it has provided 212 systems through the upgrade initiative. By the end of the year, this number is expected to more than double to a total of 500 reconnaissance drones. The new site is intended to expand the annual delivery capacity of reconnaissance drones to up to 1,000 and ensure spare parts production.

Quantum Systems already operates a service, support, training, and logistics center in Ukraine with 25 Ukrainian employees. They train drone pilots and implement technological advancements directly on-site into the reconnaissance systems. At the new facility, the company plans to drone manufacturers, to employ around 100 people by the end of the year. The company plans to invest up to six million euros in the new location over the next two years.

Florian Seibel, founder and CEO of Quantum Systems, commented on the new opening:

"Ukraine has trusted our reconnaissance systems since the beginning of the war. With our own plant, we want to express our trust in Ukraine and our conviction that the future of drone technology is being written here and that it will make a decisive contribution."

Federal Minister Habeck said at the opening:

"With its commitment to Ukraine, Quantum Systems supports the fight for freedom and democracy. With its private investments, the company contributes to the country's security and resilience."

Quantum Systems currently produces Dual-use company With a total of approximately 250 employees at three locations serving the civil and public sectors, the company operates in Ukraine, the fourth of seven locations worldwide.

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