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Quantum sensing and quantum cryptography for contested operational environments
What is the central argument of “Quantum sensing and quantum cryptography for contested operational environments”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
Quantum sensing and quantum-safe cryptography are rapidly emerging as foundational technologies. Defence-finance analysis; 11-page sourced DFM PDF report.
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-06-19
Quantum sensing and quantum-safe cryptography are rapidly emerging as foundational technologies for the future of European defence and strategic autonomy. This report explores how these capabilities are reshaping military ISR, navigation, secure communications and electromagnetic situational awareness in contested environments.
While public institutions have launched ambitious initiatives such as EuroQCI and the NATO Quantum Strategy, private capital remains underexposed to this frontier.
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While public institutions have launched ambitious initiatives such as EuroQCI and the NATO Quantum Strategy, private capital remains underexposed to this frontier.
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