Germany-based unmanned aerial systems (UAS) specialist Quantum Systems has announced a major strategic expansion into the UK market, committing up to €50 million in investment over the next five years.
The expansion follows Quantum Systems' full acquisition of Nordic Unmanned UK, a move that solidifies its local footprint and underscores its intention to support the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) 20-40-40 strategy.
"Our mission is clear. The UK is investing in autonomy, resilience, and next-generation unmanned intelligence. With our UK hub, our acquisition of Nordic Unmanned UK, and the leadership of Vito Tomasi, Quantum Systems is committed to being the trusted partner delivering these capabilities for Britain’s defence and security," said Martin Karkour, Chief Revenue Officer of Quantum Systems.
Quantum Systems plans to invest in local infrastructure, engineering, and industry partnerships, with an emphasis on building sovereign capabilities through the development of Service, Support, Training, and Logistics Center (SSTLC) capabilities on demand. The model is based on its localisation work in Ukraine, where the company has built forward-operating capacity for drone operations and maintenance.
The company also plans to formalise a Memorandum of Understanding with Skyports at DSEI UK 2025, aimed at integrating drone logistics and transport solutions, further embedding Quantum Systems within the UK tech and defence ecosystem.
The company has also appointed former Royal Marines officer Vito Tomasi as Managing Director of its newly established subsidiary, Quantum Systems Ltd. UK, as it aims to strengthen its position in the UK defence sector. A former Royal Marines officer with operational deployments in Afghanistan, Tomasi later worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and as an investor in deeptech at Speedinvest.
"Quantum Systems is here to stay and deepen our investment in the UK. By investing in British talent, infrastructure, and partnerships, and by delivering our proven, battlefield-ready aerial intelligence systems, we will contribute to the UK’s defence priorities and even exceed expectations," said Tomasi.
Headquartered near Munich, Quantum Systems has built a reputation as a leader in AI-powered VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drone systems. Its drones are already in use across defence, emergency response, and industrial markets in Europe and the United States. The company’s expansion into the UK reflects growing European interest in strengthening domestic unmanned systems capabilities amid geopolitical uncertainty and evolving warfare demands.
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