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Security of Quantum Tactical Networks: The EDF 2026 Framework
What is the strategic, technological and financial relevance of Security of Quantum Tactical Networks for European defence autonomy and allied capability?
The security of tactical communications is entering a transformative phase as European defense planners prepare for the emergence of cryptographically relevant…
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-01-14
The security of tactical communications is entering a transformative phase as European defense planners prepare for the emergence of cryptographically relevant quantum computers. Central to this transition is the European Defence Fund’s EDF-2026-RA-CYBER-QSTN-STEP call, which provides a targeted investment of €14 million for Research Actions ($RA$) in quantum-secured tactical networking. This funding is specifically designed to catalyze the development of sovereign technologies that can protect military assets from adversarial “harvest now, decrypt later” strategies.
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