Hackers penetrated the networks of Quantum Systems, a manufacturer of drones for Ukraine
Due to this, the Bundeswehr temporarily suspended the operation of the company's entire fleet of equipment.
Photo: Quantum Systems
Unknown hackers breached the corporate networks of the Munich-based drone manufacturer Quantum Systems and placed malware on an update server. As a result, the Bundeswehr temporarily suspended the operation of the company's entire fleet of equipment, RBC-Ukraine reports.
Quantum Systems is a contractor for the Bundeswehr for several drone systems. For several years, the company has been supplying its products to Ukraine, where it maintains its own production facilities and has established several joint ventures with Ukrainian manufacturers.
In a statement dated November 12, the company reported that it had detected a cybersecurity incident in late October 2026. An immediate internal investigation indicated an "active cyberattack by hostile actors."
The company also stated that the European defense industry has been facing constant cyberattacks for several years. According to Quantum Systems, companies supporting Ukraine are targeted because their operations are critical to the security of their clients.
The German Ministry of Defense did not comment on this information in response to an inquiry from BR24. Spiegel reports that the Bundeswehr initially temporarily grounded the manufacturer's entire fleet of equipment. However, according to a statement from Quantum Systems, the fleet is now ready for operation again.
According to Spiegel, the incident is being investigated by the Military Counterintelligence Service of the Bundeswehr (MAD), the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, and the Federal Office for Information Security.
At the end of the summer, Quantum Systems unveiled its first maritime drones — the surface vessel Seavex and the underwater Subvex. They were demonstrated in Portugal during NATO exercises. Both craft were integrated into the MOSAIC UXS software platform, which already combines the company's aerial and ground systems.