Quantum technologies – The Defense Post

Feb- 2026 -

12 February

UK Firms Show Quantum Tech Can Expose Weak Points in Military Comms

Oxford Quantum Circuits and QinetiQ have cracked the code on uncovering vulnerabilities in military communications systems using quantum computing.

4 February

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Australian Firm Targets GPS Vulnerabilities With Quantum Navigation

Australian firm Q-CTRL is showcasing a next-gen quantum-based navigation tech at the Singapore Airshow 2026, targeting growing concerns over GPS disruption in aviation and defense.

Jan- 2026 -

6 January

Americas

Technician wearing full cleanroom protective gear operates advanced quantum fabrication equipment inside a yellow-lit semiconductor cleanroom, interacting with a control panel on a precision processing system

Ethan M. Encarnacion

University of Iowa Begins Push for Next-Gen Quantum Systems for Defense

Researchers at Iowa are pushing deeper into materials research, aiming to lay the groundwork for future quantum technologies.

Dec- 2025 -

23 December

Technology

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Quantum Timing Steps Into GPS-Denied Ops With Safran-Infleqtion Collab

Integrated timing bundle is pairing Tiqker optical atomic clock with White Rabbit and SecureSync systems, delivering resilient synchronization for GPS-denied operations.

Nov- 2025 -

25 November

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Hydrogen Drones Fight GPS Blackouts With Quantum Tech

Quantum tech is being integrated into Heven AeroTech’s hydrogen-powered drones, enabling secure communications, alternative navigation, and autonomous operations.

Oct- 2025 -

21 October

Arms

Christine Casimiro

South Korea to Develop Quantum Weapons

The South Korean Air Force has partnered with the country’s Ministry of Science and ICT to jointly develop next-generation, quantum-powered weapon systems.

13 October

Technology