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Cyberattack hits German drone manufacturer supplying Ukraine in late October, company confirms
German defence manufacturer Quantum Systems said its systems were targeted in a cyberattack in late October. The company said the incident was contained and its drones remain safe to use, while the attack highlights growing cyber risks for European defence firms supporting Ukraine.
The company blamed āhostile actorsā but did not identify them or say whether Russia was involved. It is investigating with German authorities and cybersecurity experts. Quantum Systems supplies reconnaissance drones to Ukraine and opened a factory there in April 2024; Germany announced plans in October 2026 to fund production of tens of thousands of its interceptor drones in Ukraine.
In short
- Quantum Systems confirmed a cyberattack in late October.
- The company says its drones remain safe to use.
- The attackersā identity has not been disclosed.
Explained simply
Quantum Systems is a German company that makes drones used to gather information for military forces. It supplies reconnaissance drones to Ukraine and opened a factory there in April 2024.
Germany has also announced plans to fund production of large numbers of the companyās interceptor drones in Ukraine. These are designed to stop other drones, making the company part of wider European efforts to support Ukraineās defence.
Defence manufacturers rely on computer systems to design, build and support their equipment, so cyberattacks can raise questions about production and security. The identity of those behind this attack has not been established publicly, and the company has not said that Russia was involved.
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