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Quantum Enablers for Strategic Advantage (QUEST) – Corporate Participation

What capability problem does Quantum Enablers for Strategic Advantage (QUEST) address for European deterrence, readiness and strategic autonomy?

On 27 May 2025, the Council of the European Union approved the launch of the sixth wave of projects under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO).

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Platform publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-06-13

On 27 May 2025, the Council of the European Union approved the launch of the sixth wave of projects under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the EU’s primary framework for collaborative defence capability development. With the addition of 11 new initiatives, the total number of PESCO projects rises to 75, marking a continued commitment by Member States to strengthen Europe’s defence readiness.

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Quantum Enablers for Strategic Advantage (QUEST) – Corporate Participation

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