Quantum Systems and Frontline close strategic deal: German company may increase stake in Ukrainian startup to 25%

German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has announced the closing of a strategic deal with Frontline, a Ukrainian robotics startup.

The agreement marks a new phase in their cooperation under the strategic partnership memorandum signed in April 2025. At the time, the Frontline team told Defender Media that Quantum Systems had acquired a 10% stake in the startup, helping it close an $800,000 seed round. Other participants included Nezlamni, Startup Wise Guys, Angel One, Freedom Fund, and other funds and private investors.

It has now been revealed that over the next 12 months, Quantum Systems may increase its stake in Frontline to 25%. The partnership also involves scaling production in Ukraine and deepening Frontline’s integration into the European defence industry.

The new funding will be directed towards scaling Frontline’s manufacturing capacity. It will also support the expansion of critical defence technologies, including Frontline’s multi-rotor reconnaissance drones “Zoom” and “Linza” often referred to as “Ukrainian Mavics” and a  kinetic counter-UAS system. 

Quantum Systems says the close collaboration is already delivering tangible results: Frontline has begun integrating a broader range of European-sourced components — facilitated by Quantum Systems — into its robotic platforms, improving their performance and resilience in combat environments, according to the official press release.