Quantum Systems presents modular land vehicle Mandrill

Quantum Systems is now expanding its portfolio of unmanned systems to include unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for the first time. With the launch of Mandrill at the Enforce Tac 2026 trade fair, the company presented a modular UGV that is integrated into Quantum Systems’ existing software architecture and is intended to mark the start of a comprehensive family of networked, cross-domain robotics solutions for military and law enforcement applications.

The Mandrill UGV is designed as an integral part of a networked robotics ecosystem and is based on a modular architecture that allows it to be quickly adapted to different mission requirements. The vehicle is intended for a wide range of military and law enforcement missions. These include reconnaissance using optical sensors, logistics and engineering support, and the transport of wounded personnel. According to the manufacturer, the platform is also designed for towing and recovery operations, electronic warfare and the integration of robotic launch and landing devices for drones.

Thanks to its open system architecture, the vehicle can be flexibly supplemented with additional sensors and subsystems. Native integration into the software environment ensures that MANDRILL can work with existing and future unmanned systems in the air, on land and, in the future, on water right from the start. This is considered an essential prerequisite for multi-domain operations in a networked environment.

Networking as a technological foundation

The introduction of Mandrill is a central pillar of the company’s overall strategy. The focus is on the manufacturer-independent networking of various unmanned systems. Martin Karkour, Chief Revenue Officer of Quantum Systems, sees the future of the industry not in isolated platforms, but in intelligently networked alliances. The software architecture used is designed to bring air and land systems together in a common digital battlefield.

According to the company’s assessment, customers increasingly need integrated solutions that combine reconnaissance, logistics and command capabilities. The combination of proven unmanned aerial vehicle technologies and new ground platforms opens up operational possibilities ranging from sensor-based aerial target reconnaissance to autonomous ground support. The roadmap for the near future already envisages further specialised platforms within the planned ‘Family of Ground Systems’.

The introduction of the Mandrill highlights a trend in the unmanned industry: the shift away from pure platform development towards the creation of cross-domain ecosystems. The convergence of air and ground systems is increasingly being driven by unified software solutions.

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