Archive · 17 Jun 2025
India Achieves Quantum Communication Milestone
India has made a significant advancement in super-secure communication using tiny particles linked together.
Scientists sent secret information through the air, like a spy-proof phone line, over a distance of 1 kilometer.
If someone tries to listen in, the system knows.
This breakthrough means messages can be sent without cables.
This new technology is a big step forward for keeping important information safe, especially for the military.
India successfully demonstrated free-space quantum secure communication.
The experiment used quantum entanglement over a distance of more than 1 kilometer.
A secure key rate of approximately 240 bits per second was achieved.
The quantum bit error rate was below 7 percent.
The project, led by DRDO and IIT Delhi, advances quantum cybersecurity.
- Who
- DRDO and IIT Delhi.
- What
- Successful demonstration of free-space quantum secure communication.
- When
- Recently, in 2024.
- Where
- IIT Delhi campus.
- Why
- To advance quantum cybersecurity and secure communication.
- Technology
- Quantum entanglement-based free-space secure communication
- Distance Achieved
- Over 1 kilometer
- Secure Key Rate
- 240 bits per second
- Quantum Bit Error Rate
- Less than 7%
- Organizations Involved
- DRDO, IIT Delhi
Sources
Massive breakthrough: DRDO IIT Delhi milestone secures India’s lead in quantum tech, reshapes future warfare
India enters new quantum era of secure communication: Rajnath Singh
DRDO & IIT Delhi successfully demonstrate Quantum entanglement-based free-space secure communication
DRDO, IIT(Delhi) Create India’s First Unhackable Communication
