Defence industry: Quantum Systems and ADV Defense UAB sign MoU in Vilnius

At the German-Baltic Defence Industry Conference 2025 in Vilnius, Quantum Systems and ADV Defense UAB signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). ADV Defense UAB is a company of the Lithuanian defence industry and belongs to the Teltonika IoT Group.

The agreement is intended to deepen cooperation between German and Lithuanian industry on defence technology and innovation. According to a recent press release, the partners are aiming for long-term collaboration. The focus is on expanding markets, local value creation and joint research and development. Technological strengths from Germany and Lithuania are to be pooled in order to deliver combat-proven unmanned systems and to strengthen the region's defence industrial base permanently.

Defence industry on NATO's eastern flank

For Quantum Systems, the MoU also fits its long-term strategy of building a stronger industrial presence on the NATO eastern flank and supporting the German combat brigade in Lithuania. Through the close partnership with ADV Defense, the company continues to rely on local cooperation intended to advance resilient supply chains, capability building and Europe's technological sovereignty.

Donatas Sirgedas, Managing Director of Quantum Systems Lithuania, emphasised: “This partnership stands for what matters to us – cooperation, trust and local value creation.” He continued: “We are entering the Lithuanian market as a Lithuanian company: we develop Lithuanian capabilities and contribute to Europe's collective security. Germany's security policy commitment to Lithuania is our foundation – together we stand for the best of both nations.”

Martin Karkour, Chief Revenue Officer of Quantum Systems GmbH, added: “This MoU stands for shared purpose and lasting impact.” He also said: “Our cooperation with ADV Defense accelerates deterrence capability on NATO's eastern flank and brings our local partners a real gain in capability. It is a partnership of equals – based on trust and designed for the long term.”