Quantum Technologies and Alliance Security: An Analysis of PQC Migration, Quantum Sensing, and Secure Communications Pathways
An analysis of quantum technologies as a disruptive force in secure communications, precision sensing, and the imperative for quantum-resistant cryptographic standards within the Alliance.
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What this report covers
Technologies: Command, Control, Communications, Cloud & Edge, Quantum Computing, Sensing & Communications. A sourced, structured 6-page analysis for European defence and dual-use decision-makers, from the DFM research desk and built on official and primary sources.
About this report
The arrival of the quantum era marks a fundamental shift in the technological landscape of global security and defense. Recognized by NATO and the European Union as a primary Emerging and Disruptive Technology (EDT), quantum science is no longer confined to theoretical physics but has become a critical domain for operational superiority.
The potential to process information at unprecedented speeds, detect the smallest environmental anomalies, and secure communications through the laws of physics offers a transformative edge. This article examines the strategic roadmap for integrating quantum capabilities into the multi-domain battlefield of the 2030s.
Key questions this report answers
- How do PQC migration, quantum sensing, and secure communications form the strategic roadmap for integrating quantum capabilities into the 2030s multi-domain battlefield?
- Why have NATO and the EU recognised quantum science as a primary Emerging and Disruptive Technology for operational superiority?
- How does securing communications through the laws of physics differ from conventional cryptographic protection?
- What migration and readiness gaps must alliance forces address to transition to post-quantum cryptography before quantum threats mature?
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