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CIA-backed investor helped top German drones firm break into US: Reuters

Sven Kruck said U.S. investors helped Quantum Systems win intelligence work and build factories and staff in the United States.

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German drone maker Quantum Systems gained an early foothold in the United States with help from CIA-linked investor In-Q-Tel (IQT), its co-CEO said, highlighting how U.S. capital and networks ​continue to shape Europe's emerging defence companies.

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The German drone builder benefited from US investor In-Q-Tel's entry into the US market. The case shows the growing importance of US capital for Europe's defence industry.

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The investor IQT, founded by intelligence staff, paved the way for drone manufacturer Quantum to the CIA and FBI. IQT now wants to invest more in Germany. This is not a good thing in politics everywhere.

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