Quantum Cyber N.V. (NASDAQ: QUCY) announced the formation of Quantum Drones Corporation, a Nevada-incorporated subsidiary designed to pursue U.S. government defense contracts. The autonomous defense technology company established the subsidiary to serve as its domestic defense procurement vehicle.

Peter O'Rourke was appointed President and Director of Quantum Drones Corporation. O'Rourke previously served as Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under President Trump and has experience as a U.S. Air Force commissioned officer and U.S. Navy enlisted servicemember. Robert Liscouski was named Director, bringing defense and intelligence experience along with relationships across U.S. government defense agencies.

"We are building the autonomous defense platform of the future. The formation of Quantum Drones Corporation gives us a dedicated, Nevada-domiciled vehicle with the right leadership to pursue U.S. government contracts," said David Lazar, Chief Executive Officer of Quantum Cyber N.V.

The subsidiary will focus on autonomous drone warfare, counter-UAS systems, and homeland security technologies. According to the press release, the U.S. Department of Defense FY2027 Budget Request includes approximately $55 billion allocated to drone and autonomous warfare programs. The counter-UAS market is projected to grow from $3.1 billion to $10.6 billion by 2030, representing a 27.2% compound annual growth rate.

Quantum Drones Corporation will operate as the domestic defense procurement arm of Quantum Cyber's platform, which integrates artificial intelligence and quantum technologies into various defense applications including drone warfare, counter-UAS, naval mine countermeasures, and command-and-control systems.

The information was disclosed in a company press release.