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India Launches Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework
India has launched a new plan called the 'Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework' to make its defence forces ready for future battles using advanced quantum technologies.
This plan was introduced by the top military leaders and includes four main areas: quantum computing, quantum materials and devices, quantum communication, and quantum sensing and metrology.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is leading this effort, and the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force are already working on projects related to quantum technologies.
The goal is to ensure that India's military can use these technologies to stay ahead in the global race for technological dominance.
Experts say that integrating these technologies across different military commands is crucial for their success.
India launched the 'Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework' on January 22, 2026, to integrate quantum technologies into its defence forces.
The framework focuses on four key areas: quantum computing, quantum materials and devices, quantum communication, and quantum sensing and metrology.
The DRDO is leading India's quantum initiatives, with the Army, Navy, and Air Force already engaged in related projects.
The US aims to switch its National Security Systems to post-quantum cryptography by 2035, highlighting the global race for quantum readiness.
Experts emphasize the importance of integrating quantum systems across military commands for maximum advantage.
- Who
- Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
- What
- Launch of the 'Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework'
- Where
- India
- When
- January 22, 2026
- Why
- To integrate quantum technologies into the Indian defence forces for future battle readiness and tech dominance
Key facts
- Document Name
- Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework
- Launch Date
- January 22, 2026
- Key Technologies
- Quantum Computing, Quantum Materials & Devices, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing & Metrology
- Key Stakeholders
- DRDO, Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force
- Global Context
- US targets complete switch to PQC by 2035
Quotes
Defence Ministry
The ministry responsible for the defence of India.
“It aims to integrate the four pillars of quantum technologies — quantum communication, quantum computing, quantum sensing and metrology, and quantum materials and devices — into the tri-services to empower them to prepare for the future battlefield and to achieve technological dominance in a rapidly evolving world.”
theprint.in
“The vision document defines the way ahead to achieve synergy in the amalgamation of quantum technologies, alignment with the National Quantum Mission, of which the defence forces are an integral part, and formulates an indicative roadmap and policy for implementation of this niche field in the defence forces.”
theprint.in
Sources
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