Jäger Interceptor Drone by Quantum Systems Developed in Six Months

Quantum Systems developed the Jäger interceptor drone, featuring both rocket and electric engines, in just six months.

The company shared this information in a comment to Militarnyi.

Thanks to its hybrid launch system, the drone accelerates to an altitude of 4,000 meters in just 30 seconds using its rocket engine, after which it seamlessly transitions to conventional flight powered by its electric motor.

As previously reported by Hartpunkt, the Jäger operates on a “hit-to-kill” principle: the drone destroys its target through direct kinetic impact, without the use of explosives. This makes the system simple and independent of warhead production. In turn, this reduces the drone’s cost, which is quoted at the level of “a few thousand euros.”

Six months have passed since the start of development and the first demonstration.

“For the past six months, German engineering and operational teams have been working intensively to create the kinetic C‑UAS Jäger solution with the aim of rapidly enhancing Ukraine’s capabilities to counter drones,” the company stated in a comment to Militarnyi.

The drone is currently undergoing tests at the Grafenwöhr training center in Germany. The company has already started preparing the interceptor for serial production.

Work on the development and testing of Jäger in Germany is due to be completed by the end of this year.

“We expect to complete development by the end of 2025 and to begin operational testing and validation in early 2026. For operational and information security reasons, we cannot disclose any additional technical or operational details at this time. Thank you for your understanding,” Quantum Systems said.

Specifications of Jäger

From the launch point, the drone takes off vertically using four electric motors; a rocket booster then quickly brings it to the required altitude of several thousand meters. After that, it transitions to conventional flight on electric propulsion.

• maximum flight altitude – 5,000 meters
• speed – 365–405 km/h
• operational range – up to 25 km
• weight – 2.5 kg
• payload – 800 g (of the total weight)

Control is reported to be highly automated — the operator only confirms the target.

Quantum Systems positions the Jäger as an affordable counter‑UAS solution against NATO Class II unmanned aerial systems.