Report on Military Applications for Quantum Computing

The following is the May 24, 2021 Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Defense Primer: Quantum Technology.

From the report

Quantum technology translates the principles of quantum physics into technological applications. In general, quantum technology has not yet reached maturity; however, it could hold significant implications for the future of military sensing, encryption, and communications, as well as for congressional oversight, authorizations, and appropriations.

Key Concepts in...

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Navy Looking for Better Ways to Share Data

Operations Specialist Letroy Black, from Little Rock, Arkansas, monitors data units in the combat direction center aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). US Navy Photo

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Navy is grappling with how to securely share the vast amounts of data ship designers, operators and sustainers collect, a panel of engineers said Wednesday.

Shipyards have the design systems they use to transmit plans from engineers to the shipbuilders. Once delivered, modern ships,...

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