Quantum Cyber N.V. (NASDAQ:QUCY) saw its shares rise 22.3% in premarket trading Monday after disclosing the formation of a new, wholly owned subsidiary, Quantum Drones Corporation, incorporated in Nevada.
Quantum Drones Corporation will serve as the operational entity for Quantum Cyber’s domestic defense technology programs and the company’s expected participation in U.S. government procurement. The subsidiary is positioned to target opportunities related to autonomous drone warfare, advanced drone defense systems, and next-generation autonomous defense platforms.
The company announced two senior appointments to lead the new unit. Peter O’Rourke, who served as Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs during the Trump administration, was named President and Director of Quantum Drones Corporation. In addition, Robert Liscouski, described by the company as bringing senior-level experience across defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure security, was appointed Director.
"We are building the autonomous defense platform of the future," said David Lazar, Chief Executive Officer of Quantum Cyber. "The formation of Quantum Drones Corporation gives us a dedicated, Nevada-domiciled vehicle with the right leadership to pursue U.S. government contracts."
According to the company, the new subsidiary will pursue U.S. government procurement opportunities that align with autonomous drone warfare, counter-UAS systems, and homeland security technologies. Quantum Cyber cited the U.S. Department of Defense FY2027 Budget Request as including approximately $55 billion allocated to drone and autonomous warfare programs.
The announcement also referenced market growth estimates for counter-UAS technologies. Citing Grand View Research, the company noted that the counter-UAS market is projected to expand from $3.1 billion to $10.6 billion by 2030, implying a compound annual growth rate of 27.2%.
Quantum Drones Corporation is described as the domestic defense procurement arm of Quantum Cyber’s System-of-Systems platform. That platform integrates artificial intelligence and quantum technologies into a range of defense applications, including drone warfare, counter-UAS capabilities, autonomous naval mine countermeasures, and related systems.
The creation of a Nevada-domiciled subsidiary, the named leadership appointments, and the company’s stated target areas define Quantum Cyber’s immediate strategic priorities as it seeks to engage with U.S. government procurement channels tied to unmanned systems and autonomous defense technologies.