Reconnaissance drones for Romania: Quantum Systems to supply more Vector via SAFE

The Romanian Ministry of Defence is ordering additional Vector reconnaissance drones from Quantum Systems. The procurement is being financed through the new SAFE instrument (Security Action for Europe) of the European Union. For the German drone manufacturer, it is one of the first projects funded with SAFE money.

The Romanian armed forces are thus enlarging their existing Vector fleet and at the same time deepening industrial cooperation with Quantum Systems. The systems are to be used for tactical reconnaissance and surveillance missions.

The Council of the European Union adopted SAFE in May 2025. Through targeted investment in critical capabilities and a strengthened European defence industry, the instrument is intended to improve Europe's defence readiness.

The systems ordered today complement those already in service with the Romanian armed forces and at the same time expand the ongoing co-production project in Romania— Radu Miruță, acting Minister of Defence of Romania

Quantum Systems also sees the order as a signal for cooperation in European defence. Chief Revenue Officer Martin Karkour: “SAFE is an important step towards strengthening European defence readiness through scalable procurement and industrial cooperation.” He added: “We are proud that Romania has selected Quantum Systems as part of one of the first SAFE projects.”

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