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Quantum Cyber Builds U.S. Drone Factory | Hartford News

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Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 16, 2026
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Summary

Quantum Cyber just splashed $2.3 million on a Bridgeport factory—marking a major pivot from licensing tech to building its own AI-driven defense systems right here in the U.S. The company also quietly relocated its HQ to Norwalk, CT, creating a unified domestic operation designed to streamline production and deliver ready-made autonomous drones to government clients. Led by CEO David Lazar and a team with deep ties to VA and DHS, the startup’s rapid shift from cancer diagnostics to defense tech signals a bold, high-stakes gamble in a booming sector. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c93aaae29e3e57c3