The U.S. Army has awarded a $15.3 million contract to German company Quantum Systems for the supply of Vector AI drones to Brigade Combat Teams.
According to Defence Blog, the contract, signed on April 15, 2026, was awarded following a competitive evaluation process that assessed aircraft performance, payload integration, and interoperability with the Army’s emerging software architectures, according to the company.
The contract is part of a broader Army modernization strategy to rapidly field commercially available unmanned systems while informing the development of its future Medium Range Reconnaissance program.
In this context, the Vector AI emerges as both an immediate operational solution and a data-generating testbed for requirements that will shape future systems. “Today’s battlefield demands unmanned systems that are adaptable, resilient, and proven in real-world operations,” said Dave Sharpin, CEO of Quantum Systems Inc.
“The Vector platform has logged more than 20,000 operational flight hours in Ukraine alone, where real-world use has helped refine its autonomy and mission adaptability in contested environments. Its modular architecture and open integration approach align directly with the Army’s push toward interoperable and rapidly evolving capabilities.”
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