On Tuesday, Quantum Cyber N.V. (NASDAQ:QUCY) announced an expanded partnership with BP United Inc. under which it will assume direct manufacturing of its autonomous drone platform, advancing its strategy to become a vertically integrated defense manufacturer.

BP United will continue providing technical and engineering support and has also agreed to a two-year voting arrangement supporting proposals recommended by Quantum Cyber’s board.

The transition removes the company’s reliance on third-party supply chains, shifting its business model from a technology licensing platform to a vertically integrated defense manufacturer. Following the announcement, the stock jumped nearly 32%.

“The amendment to our BP United agreement is a direct expression of our commitment to vertical integration,” Chief Executive Officer David Lazar said. “We are not building a licensing company. We are building a manufacturing platform.”

Critical Technical Levels for QUCY Stock

From a technical standpoint, Quantum Cyber remains firmly above its key moving averages. The stock is trading 43.2% above its 20-day simple moving average of $2.03 and 162.9% above its 50-day simple moving average of $1.10. The 20-day moving average also remains above the 50-day moving average, reinforcing a bullish intermediate-term trend.

Momentum indicators suggest the rally may not yet be overextended. The stock’s relative strength index (RSI) stands at 53.32, a neutral reading that indicates buying pressure has strengthened without reaching levels typically associated with overbought conditions.

The next major resistance level sits at $4.93, the stock’s 52-week high reached in May. On the downside, the 20-day simple moving average near $2.03 serves as the closest trend support if the recent rally loses momentum.

Quantum Cyber Price Action

QUCY Stock Price Activity: Quantum Cyber shares were up 31.84% at $2.94 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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