Security of Quantum Tactical Networks: The EDF 2026 Framework
This report assesses the EDF-2026-RA-CYBER-QSTN-STEP call (€14 million) and its roadmap for quantum-resistant tactical networking, with a focus on miniaturised QKD systems.
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 q…