- Vector/Scorpion 2-in-1 sUAS selected to provide
Australian Army enhanced situational awareness and increased force
protection
- Queensland-based
Quantum-Systems Australia responsible for in-country contract
execution and fostering economic development within Australia
MOORPARK, Calif., July 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum-Systems Inc., a leader
in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial
intelligence solutions, today announced it was awarded two
contracts under DEF129-SUAS, formerly known as Land 129 Phase
4B, totaling AUD $90 million. The award, signed April 24, 2024 in Brisbane, Queensland, is comprised 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 for the provision of
training, maintenance, engineering, supply and logistics, and
support services. Delivery will begin April
2025 with support services continuing into 2031.
The acquisition and support contracts will have significant work
and delivery elements performed by Quantum-Systems Australia in
Redbank, Queensland, providing
in-country capability for contract execution and contribution to
the local economy with a focus on supporting Indigenous
Enterprises, SMEs, and entities promoting veteran employment.
Quantum-Systems Australia recently opened its 22,755 square-foot
manufacturing facility in March 2024,
signifying a long-term commitment to Australia and dedication to fostering the
creation, enhancement, and maintenance of Australian Industry
Capabilities. The company is estimating up to 50 new engineering,
manufacturing and administrative jobs for the area over the next
five years to support its wider business growth plan in the
Asia-Pacific region.
"We are honored to be selected by the Commonwealth of
Australia to equip Army combat
teams with our advanced sUAS that will provide them with the
enhanced situational awareness and increased force protection they
require," said David Sharpin, Chief
Executive Officer of Quantum-Systems Inc. "We will continue to
actively identify further opportunities for Australian industry,
reinforcing our dedication to nurturing local talent and enhancing
the nation's defense capabilities."
The Vector 2-in-1 fixed-wing eVTOL UAS delivers real-time,
high-resolution video for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
It is a rucksack portable solution that can be operational in three
minutes and take-off and land in confined spaces without the need
for additional tools or equipment. It can alternatively be
configured as the Scorpion multicopter by removing the wings and
tail and attaching a separate set of booms and props. To learn
more, visit quantumdrones.com.
ABOUT QUANTUM-SYSTEMS INC.
Quantum-Systems Inc. specializes in the development, design, and
production of fully autonomous small unmanned aircraft systems
(sUAS). Headquartered in Moorpark,
CA, Quantum-Systems Inc. has combined electric vertical
take-off and landing (eVTOL), automatic transitioning and AI edge
computing capabilities to create a portfolio of sUAS with
best-in-class endurance and reliability, and uncompromised
actionable intelligence.
MEDIA CONTACT
Makayla
Thomas
info@quantumdrones.com
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