Stefan Tesch
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Stefan Tesch is deputy editor-in-chief of Unmanned Magazine and Militär Aktuell. He is also a militia officer in the Austrian Armed Forces.
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Drone manufacturer Quantum Systems aims to become a defence prime through acquisitions and new markets
From drone manufacturer to major prime contractor in Europe: co-CEO Florian Seibel describes how Quantum Systems intends to grow through acquisitions, markets such as Japan and the P19 aircraft – and why the supply of chips worries him.
Interceptor drone Skyron set to benefit: Quantum Systems flies Apex Recordhunter at 777 km/h
On a military training area in central Germany, the Apex Recordhunter breaks 777 km/h, but the flight in the opposite direction fails. For Quantum Systems, more than a world record is at stake: the know-how is to flow into a faster interceptor drone.
Interceptor drones: when drones fight drones
Danylo Shynhelskyi is a veteran of the Ukrainian army and now works for the NGO “Come Back Alive”. In an interview, he explains how Ukraine uses low-cost interceptor drones to fight Russian reconnaissance and attack drones.
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Azov Brigade: drones in frontline combat – Mykyta Puz on unmanned systems in the air and on land
The Azov Brigade, the 12th Special Forces Brigade, is part of the National Guard of Ukraine. Mykyta Puz, responsible for military technology, talks about unmanned systems in the air and on land, and explains why Western “wonder weapons” often fail at the front.
Counter-drone expert Johannes Pinl: “We are entering an age in which machine fights machine”
MARSS develops command-and-control systems and, by its own account, is the market leader in counter-drone solutions. Founder Johannes Pinl talks about AI-supported kill chains, cost per kill and the future role of the human in warfare.
Counter-UAS against swarms: EOS and MARSS rely on “human on the loop”
The acquisition by EOS creates a supplier of turnkey counter-UAS solutions. Founder Johannes Pinl explains why humans only supervise during swarm attacks – and what role lasers, cost logic and interceptor drones play.
DroneVation & Defence 2026: podcast episode with voices from the military, industry and authorities
1,200 visitors, around 80 exhibitors, more than 50 speakers: a podcast episode goes behind the scenes of DroneVation & Defence 2026 in Vienna and gives experts on counter-UAS and critical infrastructure a voice.
Arms dealer Springer goes defence
The long-established Viennese arms dealer Joh. Springer’s Erben is expanding its portfolio towards defence. In an interview, managing director Christian Johann Springer talks about new products, including counter-drone systems.
Counter-drone defence made in and for Austria: Guardaero
Founded in 2025, the Styrian defence tech start-up Guardaero is developing a counter-drone solution to protect vehicles and soldiers at close range. In an interview, founder Lukas Kerschdorfer also talks about close cooperation with the Austrian Armed Forces.
Counter-UAS for public authorities: Securiton offers scalable drone defence
Securiton Deutschland offers a command-and-control platform for multi-layered counter-UAS solutions. Christoph Süß explains how the scalable system detects and defeats drones, from public authorities and major events to military use.
USV: gunboats without a crew
Peter Symonds de Montfort, founder of Sigmund Naval & Marine Ltd, designs unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for maritime operations. The first USV model is soon to be launched. An interview on design, armament and missions.
Drone detection: Walaris AI sifts through sensor data for drones
The German-American software company Walaris offers Air Scout, an AI-based solution for drone detection. A visit to David Sonntag, Senior Director Business Development, at the company's stand at Enforce Tac 2025.