Quantum Systems, a leading global neo-prime for intelligent autonomous systems, and XTEND (NYSE:XTND), a leader in software systems and Physical AI, today announced a partnership to develop and deliver integrated autonomous mission solutions for defence, homeland security and public safety customers.

Quantum Systems is further expanding its MOSAIC UXS mission software ecosystem by integrating XTEND’s field-proven autonomous systems. Bringing together proven technologies from both companies, the partnership enables seamless, interoperable missions across sensing, swarming and strike, while providing operators with an intuitive user experience.

The cooperation is already supporting a joint autonomous systems programme for a European NATO customer, with further customer programmes and demonstrations planned for 2026 and beyond.

The partnership comes as NATO Allies ramp up defence investment. Under commitments made at the 2025 Hague Summit, Allies are targeting 5% of GDP annually in defence spending by 2035, with at least 3.5% allocated to core defence requirements and at least 20% of expenditure directed to major equipment and associated research and development under the Defence Investment Pledge. NATO reports that European Allies and Canada alone increased defence expenditure by more than USD 90 billion in 2025.