Quantum technologies are working to enhance security by providing new ways to protect information, detect threats, and operate in challenging environments. From enabling highly secure communications and advanced sensing capabilities to supporting resilient navigation and intelligence gathering, these technologies will help strengthen security across digital, physical, and national domains.

More secure communications & data protection

Advanced threat detection & situational awareness

Resilient navigation & intelligence capabilities

Explore these case studies to discover how researchers across the UK are driving advances in quantum research and innovation.

Synchronising timing

Enhancing security through Quantum Random Number Generation

Protecting data

Defence