The company announced the move on 28 October during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Japan. Quantum Systems Japan K.K. will provide a permanent local presence for working with customers and adapting systems to Japanese operational requirements.
“Japan’s manufacturing strength and our operational experience are a powerful combination,” said Sven Kruck, Quantum Systems’ co-chief executive officer. “We are proud to put down roots in Japan and honoured to help strengthen its defence industrial base.”
The memoranda of understanding with Mitsubishi Chemical and Panasonic extend existing relationships and are intended to deepen industrial cooperation in Japan. Quantum Systems said building local capacity would help reduce reliance on overseas supply chains and support long-term access to defence technologies.
The company plans to offer integrated unmanned capabilities across air, land and sea. Its MOSAIC UXS software platform coordinates systems across those domains, making interoperability a central part of its approach.
“The challenge is no longer simply acquiring individual platforms but ensuring that different capabilities can operate together across all domains,” said Martin Karkour, Quantum Systems’ chief revenue officer. “Our focus is on understanding where these operational gaps exist and working with Japanese partners to address them through integrated, mission-ready capabilities.”
Quantum Systems employs more than 1,700 people across eight countries. Its portfolio includes unmanned systems, sensors and counter-unmanned technologies for defence, security and civil resilience customers.
