
German Drone Maker Quantum Systems Raises $1.2bn, Weighs Humanoid Push
Defence-tech firm Quantum Systems has secured $1.2bn in fresh funding as it looks beyond drones toward humanoid robotics.

Abena Owusu
West Africa Editor · Accra
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has raised $1.2bn in new funding, according to reporting by Sifted, marking one of the larger recent capital injections into Europe's fast-growing defence-technology sector.
The fundraise underscores how European investors and governments are channelling more money into homegrown hardware companies, as concerns over regional security and strategic autonomy continue to reshape the technology landscape across the continent.
A Major Bet on European Defence Tech
Quantum Systems, which builds unmanned aerial vehicles, has emerged as a notable player in a wave of European startups tackling defence and dual-use applications. The scale of the $1.2bn raise, as reported by Sifted, signals strong investor appetite for companies developing hardware that can serve both military and civilian purposes.
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