aerospace-and-defence Article | Jul 31, 2026 Quantum Systems: Upgrades to Long-Range Unmanned Aerial System
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d9/a3/d9a3c241961e6c2aa668d0147292bc49/screenshot-2026-09-17-113517-931x524v1.png "Dr. Elisabeth Hauschild will take over as Chief Executive of the BDSV in November 2026. (Source: BDSV)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/da/35/da35a98002ba254047f09248e6bbca56/si-wafer-1920x1080v1.jpeg "Fridge, Car, Tank? Semiconductors are a key dual-use technology. Chips developed for civilian markets are increasingly critical to drones, sensors, communications and other defence systems. (Photo: )")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/54/cb/54cbfdb9d826c9efc90ac358dcf62c6c/ktyvus-624x351v1.jpeg "(Source: Aktyvus Photonics)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e0/45/e045bc5414d7263fb308bdd501b5fcc1/0133113962v1.jpeg "The HSWL 354 is the transmission used, for example, in the Leopard 2 main battle tank. Renk manufactures this system and is now preparing to significantly increase its cycle time. As a result, Renk is placing greater emphasis on the military sector as a customer ... (Source: Renk)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a1/5c/a15c2aeba563d5bc3e11fb879b21eb2c/0132989650v1.jpeg "FSS, the flexible clamping system for varying free-form surfaces, is designed for the aerospace industry and other sectors. (Source: Römheld GmbH Friedrichshütte)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/93/5b/935bf130ead9c4dc6aac0f47e386a56a/0133268906v1.jpeg "Here, two experts from Lufthansa Technik are applying the film called “AeroSHARK” to an aircraft. Until now, Boeing has been using this coating, which mimics the skin structure of sharks. Now Airbus also wants to use it to make its aircraft more fuel-efficient. (Source: Lufthansa Technik)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fc/14/fc144df6171fd26da8fe1a0a30c28505/bild-1-tom-bild-der-herausgeschleuderten-aschewolke-anak-krakatau-9-2026-tom-zentrum-f-r-telematik-w-rzburg-802x451v1.png "The TOM satellites happened to be flying over the volcanic island of Anak Krakatau during the eruption and observed the rising volcanic ash cloud from an optimal position as it was ejected to an altitude of up to 15 km (approx. 9.3 miles). (Source: TOM, Center for Telematics Würzburg)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/64/1b/641b6474b2a614cde7730c89ef2a3015/2026-09-09-rheinmetall-veroeffentlicht-battlesuite-schnittstellen-e8c18194-1225x690v1.jpeg "Rheinmetall’s Battlesuite provides a modular digital platform for connecting and integrating sensors, hardware and software components. (Source: Rheinmetall AG)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6f/fe/6ffef325e7f233cc3521943158eb1ebd/0132763535v1.jpeg "Two companies are planning to establish, for the first time in 2027, an optical laser communication link directly between a satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO) and a re-entering spacecraft. (Source: ATMOS Space Cargo)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8f/f9/8ff91b78b26cb5a2b8a29e39835005b1/2026-09-10-repmus-teaser-images-retouched-dsc01292-1024x683-1024x576v1.jpeg "(Source: Quantum Systems GmbH)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e0/d1/e0d112a0d54a4fa9603ec855f7d25b47/t-rex-content-photo-jpg-pc-adaptive-990-medium-988x556v1.jpeg "Swarm of UAVs conducting a fully autonomous collaborative swarm mission. (Source: Lockheed Martin)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/90/a8/90a849f0023f11d1eb642eb4751a0321/bild2-h-c3-a4nel-ict-20truck-20and-20trailer-20parts-4320x2429v1.jpeg "Product information is visible at all times and retrieval of items
is confirmed by employees directly on the display of the Hänel MP 14 N
controller. (Source: René Marks)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4e/ca/4ecaa39f247490eded591b652c33aee3/thilmann-hcp-web-20kleiner-20ausschnitt-1442x811v1.jpeg "Entering the defence market can be challenging for start-ups, says HCP Sense CEO Ansgar Thilmann. (Picture: HCP Sense)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7a/51/7a511b80041d3f1335f3a5aa56fe75da/delivery-7022432-1280-1280x720v1.png "(Source: Mohamed_hassan)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ec/a9/eca9062ccbe4b042f8515846340410d8/aerospace-and-defence-stairways-platforms-and-much-morev1.jpeg "Modular constructions enable flexible modification. That applies to larger structures such as stairways and platforms, too. And that means aerospace and defence companies can reconfigure their maintenance platforms fast (itemitem)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/30/2a/302a7b5723ad38fbde812fd3a468ad04/safety-on-stairways-in-industry-key-considerationsv1.jpeg "Stairways and platforms are used widely in maintenance and assembly areas in the aerospace and defence sectors. (Source: item)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f3/4e/f34ed744bb30817d3432c7ad522e6f30/engine-1v1.jpeg "Engineering with aluminium profiles really can be this easy – the item Engineeringtool and its smart functions help you save valuable time. (Source: item)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8f/f9/8ff91b78b26cb5a2b8a29e39835005b1/2026-09-10-repmus-teaser-images-retouched-dsc01292-1024x683-1024x576v1.jpeg?v= "2026-09-10-repmus-teaser-images-retouched-dsc01292-1024x683-1024x576v1 (Source: Quantum Systems GmbH)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3f/46/3f467afcad036bbf7daa8c3c7a01ccb2/dsc00150-1920x1079v1.jpeg?v= "Designed around a fully European supply chain and minimal logistical footprint, Reliant will now compete for major global contracts. (Source: Quantum-Systems GmbH)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/16/92/1692aa170ee108e81daa3408fc6c7562/foto-50-1-scaled-2560x1441v1.jpeg?v= "foto-50-1-scaled-2560x1441v1 (Source: Quantum-Systems GmbH)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/be/67/be677c1f80613ab4aadbed566ea602b7/ugv-product-day-indoor-1-2-scaled-2560x1440v1.jpeg?v= "ugv-product-day-indoor-1-2-scaled-2560x1440v1 (Source: Quantum Systems)")