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Quantum Systems drones grounded by German military after cyber attack

German military drones grounded after a cyberattack are now flying again, according to Quantum Systems.

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🇬🇧 English Nov 13, 03:40 UTC
🇩🇪 German Nov 12, 20:51 UTC · BR

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The brief

German defence technology group Quantum Systems reported that drones in service with the German military were flying again after being grounded as a precaution following a cyberattack last month. The Financial Times reported on Thursday that the Bundeswehr had grounded drones made by Quantum Systems after the attack. A Quantum Systems spokesperson stated in an emailed statement that the fleet is operating normally around the globe, including in Germany and the Bundeswehr. The spokesperson added that the Bundeswehr was the only customer to ground their systems as a precaution.

According to the Financial Times, the grounding prevented Quantum Systems from taking part in a recent exercise with the military. Quantum stated that an active cyberattack by hostile actors was detected in October but was contained by its IT and cybersecurity teams in close and transparent collaboration with the authorities. The company said through the quick measures taken and the characteristics of the incident, there is no risk in operating Quantum Systems' unmanned systems for the end users and the operators. It was not immediately clear whether other companies may have been affected by the attack. Quantum Systems signed a deal last month to supply Ukraine with jet interceptors.

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Quick answers

Who is Quantum Systems?

Quantum Systems is a German defence technology group that manufactures drones and signed a deal last month to supply Ukraine with jet interceptors.

Which military grounded its drones?

According to Reuters and the Financial Times, the German military, or Bundeswehr, was the only customer to ground their systems as a precaution.

When did the cyberattack occur?

Quantum Systems detected an active cyberattack by hostile actors in October.

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Quantum Systems Bundeswehr Germany Ukraine Cyberattack

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