As part of its expansion into a multi-domain provider, Quantum Systems acquires FERNRIDE and integrates solutions for ground autonomy.
Gilching, 17 December 2025: Quantum Systems, Europe's market leader in AI-powered unmanned systems, today announced the acquisition of FERNRIDE. With the acquisition of FERNRIDE, Quantum Systems is expanding its leadership position from air and software intelligence to autonomous ground mobility, creating a connected, cross-domain offering for intelligent unmanned systems.
FERNRIDE offers an industry-proven software platform for ground autonomy in the areas of container terminals, defence logistics, yard operations and autonomous driving. The technology is already in use by well-known customers. In 2025, FERNRIDE became the first company to obtain TÜV approval for autonomous trucks in Europe, has already used them in initial tests with the German Armed Forces and expanded its portfolio to include defence logistics.
‘FERNRIDE has developed one of the most advanced and scalable autonomous ground platforms,’ said Florian Seibel, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Quantum Systems. ‘By integrating their technology into MOSAIC UXS, we are consistently implementing our vision of creating a connected ecosystem in which unmanned systems think, move and act as a single entity across different dimensions.’
‘Europe urgently needs sovereign autonomy solutions. By joining forces with Quantum Systems, we can take our technology to a new level,’ said Hendrik Kramer, CEO and co-founder of FERNRIDE. ‘Together with Quantum Systems, we are accelerating the deployment of our platform in the European defence sector, which is currently the most urgent environment globally for scaling autonomous ground systems. In the future, this experience will also be transferred back to civilian logistics applications, making our society safer and more resilient.’
Quantum Systems' operational experience in Ukraine has demonstrated the relevance of the interaction between air and ground robotics. The integration of FERNRIDE solutions into MOSAIC UXS, Quantum Systems' autonomous mission software, is intended to enable multi-domain operations that improve situational awareness and decision-making. Quantum Systems' operational experience in Ukraine has demonstrated the relevance of the interaction between air and ground robotics. The integration of FERNRIDE solutions into MOSAIC UXS, Quantum Systems' autonomous mission software, is intended to enable multi-domain operations that improve situational awareness and decision-making.
No details regarding the financial aspects of the acquisition will be disclosed.
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About Quantum Systems
Quantum Systems is the European leader in the development of intelligent unmanned systems. The company supplies mission-grade ISR, autonomy, and integrated mission solutions to military, government, and commercial customers. Quantum Systems products combine proven hardware, AI, and interoperable software to deliver persistent, reliable aerial intelligence where it matters most.
About FERNRIDE
FERNRIDE offers a comprehensive ground autonomy platform to enable scalable automation for a wide range of critical industries, addressing driver shortages and safety risks in particularly repetitive and hazardous environments. FERNRIDE was founded in 2019 after ten years of research at the Technical University of Munich and is backed by €75 million in venture capital from leading investors.