Reliant long range reconnaissance drone to be presented at DSEI 2025 – together with Quantum Systems’ full-spectrum ISR portfolio
Quantum Systems announced on September 8 a long-term commitment to the United Kingdom with the establishment of Quantum-Systems Ltd. UK, following the full acquisition of Nordic Unmanned UK. Building on local competencies, capacities and value chains, investments of up to €50 million are planned over the next five years.
This expansion directly supports the UK Ministry of Defence’s call for greater autonomy and uncrewed systems under its 20-40-40 strategy – a force mix of 20% crewed platforms controlling 40% reusable platforms such as drones and 40% consumable systems such as rockets, missiles, and one-way effectors. With its full-spectrum ISR drone portfolio, from short- to long-range, Quantum Systems is uniquely positioned to deliver against this doctrine.
Strategic investment in British capability
Quantum Systems’ plan includes infrastructure, local engineering, and partnerships with UK providers. The company will establish Service, Support, Training and Logistics Center (SSTLC) capabilities on demand, based on it’s model of localisation in Ukraine. It will invest in maintenance and repair operations, and build training and test infrastructure, creating jobs and strengthening sovereign capability. A Memorandum of Understanding with Skyports, will be formalised at DSEI UK 2025, showing Quantum Systems’ commitment to the UK ecosystem.
Introducing Reliant: Rise of QS’ newest ISR drone
On the show floor at DSEI UK 2025, Quantum Systems is showcasing Reliant, its latest long range ISR system. Reliant completes the company’s portfolio across short-, medium-, and long-range aerial intelligence missions, reinforcing its ability to provide end-to-end solutions for defence and security customers. Like all Quantum Systems drones, Reliant is controlled via the MOSAIC UXS software, Quantum Systems launched earlier this year.
Leadership with UK Defense Roots
To lead the UK efforts of Quantum Systems, Vito Tomasi, is appointed as Managing Director of Quantum Systems Ltd. UK. Tomasi began his career in the Royal Marines, with operational deployments worldwide including Afghanistan, before moving into finance with Goldman Sachs and later innovation investment at Speedinvest. His extensive defence experience and leadership in finance and technology uniquely equip him to lead Quantum Systems’ UK growth.
Martin Karkour,CRO of Quantum Systems said: „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.“
Vito Tomasi, Managing Director of Quantum Systems UK stated: „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.“
