- German defence technology group Quantum Systems said drones in service with the German military were flying again after being grounded as a precaution following a cyberattack last month.
- A Quantum Systems spokesperson stated: "The fleet is operating normally around the globe — including Germany and the Bundeswehr," and noted that "The Bundeswehr was the only customer to ground their systems as a precaution."
- The Financial Times said the grounding had prevented Quantum Systems from taking part in a recent exercise with the military.
Quantum Systems has resumed operations of its drones for the German military after a precautionary grounding due to a cyberattack detected in October. The company stated that the attack was contained by its IT and cybersecurity teams in collaboration with authorities.1
The Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces, had temporarily halted the use of Quantum Systems drones following the cyber incident, which was described as an active cyberattack by hostile actors. A spokesperson for Quantum Systems emphasized that "the Bundeswehr was the only customer to ground their systems as a precaution."
Despite the grounding, Quantum Systems noted that the incident posed no risk to the operation of its unmanned systems. The company reassured users that due to the swift measures taken, there is no risk in operating Quantum Systems' unmanned systems for end users and operators. The grounding had also prevented the company from participating in a recent military exercise, as reported by the Financial Times.4
“The grounding had prevented Quantum Systems from participating in a recent military exercise, according to the Financial Times. The Bundeswehr was the only customer to ground its systems as a precaution, the spokesperson added.”
