The Militarization of Quantum Science: Securing the Strategic Advantage

An analysis of quantum technologies as a disruptive force in secure communications, precision sensing, and the imperative for quantum-resistant cryptographic standards within the Alliance.

The arrival of the quantum era marks a fundamental shift in the technological landscape of global security and defense. Recognized by NATO and the European Union as a primary Emerging and Disruptive Technology (EDT), quantum science is no longer confined to theoretical physics but has become a critical domain for operational superiority. The potential t…