German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems is gearing up for a €150 million funding round which, according to Manager Magazin magazine sources, could raise the company’s valuation to €3 billion. This is a threefold increase compared to the last valuation and a clear signal of how fast the market for unmanned defence systems is growing in Europe.
Quantum Systems, founded in 2015, has gone from a niche manufacturer to a key player in the military and infrastructure drone segment. The company’s latest model, the ‘Jaeger’, designed to intercept hostile drones, gained attention after a series of incidents at airports in Germany and the UK. Growing concerns about the security of critical infrastructure are making anti-drone technology a priority for state services – especially after the German government’s declaration to grant police the right to shoot down unauthorised UAVs.
According to market insiders, Quantum Systems is targeting revenues of €300 million in 2025 and more than €500 million a year later. The company has made no secret of its expansion ambitions – it plans acquisitions of startups and technology providers to strengthen its competences in AI, flight autonomy and electronic defence.
Europe, hitherto dependent on suppliers from the US and Israel, is trying to build its own technological base in the drone field. Investors see Quantum Systems as a potential ‘European Palantir’ for the airspace – a company combining hardware, software and data analytics.
Another, larger capital round is announced for 2026, which could raise the valuation to €5bn. If current growth rates continue, Quantum Systems will become one of Europe’s most valuable defence-technology startups – at a time when the continent is urgently seeking security autonomy.
