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2024-07-15
- Vector/Scorpion 2-in-1 sUAS selected to provide Australian Army with enhanced situational awareness and force protection
- Queensland-based Quantum-Systems Australia responsible for executing contracts in-country and promoting economic development within Australia
MOORPARK, California., July 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Quantum-Systems Inc., a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) solutions, today announced it has been awarded two contracts under DEF129-SUAS, formerly known as Land 129 Phase 4Bin total AUD $90 millionThe prize, signed April 24, 2024 in Brisbane, Queenslandconsists of an acquisition contract to provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with Vector/Scorpion 2-in-1 fixed-wing eVTOL small uncrewed aerial systems (SUAS) and a support contract to provide training, maintenance, engineering, supply and logistics, and support services. Delivery commences April 2025 with supporting services continuing until 2031.
The acquisition and support contracts will include significant work and delivery elements to be performed by Quantum-Systems Australia in Redbank, Queenslandwhich provides in-country capacity for contract execution and contribution to the local economy with a focus on supporting Indigenous enterprises, SMEs and entities that promote veteran employment. Quantum-Systems Australia recently opened its 22,755 square foot manufacturing facility in March 2024which indicates a long-term commitment Australia and commitment to advancing the creation, enhancement and maintenance of Australia’s industrial capabilities. The company estimates that up to 50 new technical, manufacturing and administrative jobs will be created for the area over the next five years to support its broader business growth plan in the Asia Pacific region.
“We are honored to be recognized by the Commonwealth of Australia to equip the Army’s combat teams with our advanced sUAS, which will provide them with the enhanced situational awareness and increased force protection they need,” said David ScherpenChief Executive Officer of Quantum-Systems Inc. “We will continue to actively identify further opportunities for Australian industry, reinforcing our commitment to nurturing local talent and enhancing the nation’s defence capabilities.”
The Vector 2-in-1 fixed-wing eVTOL UAS delivers real-time, high-resolution video for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. It is a portable backpack solution that can be operational in under three minutes and can take off and land in tight spaces without the need for additional tools or equipment. It can also be configured as the Scorpion multicopter by removing the wings and tail and attaching a separate set of boom and props. For more information, visit quantumdrones.com.
ABOUT QUANTUM-SYSTEMS INC.
Quantum-Systems Inc. specializes in the development, design and manufacture of fully autonomous small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). The company is headquartered in Moorpark, CaliforniaQuantum-Systems Inc. has combined electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), automatic transition, and AI edge computing capabilities to create a portfolio of sUAS with best-in-class durability and reliability, and uncompromising actionable intelligence.
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