Quantum technologies are expected to transform defence and security through advances in sensing, secure communications, navigation, computing, and decision support. The Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) will provide a secure environment where government, industry, academia, and innovators can collaborate to rapidly develop, test, validate, and transition these technologies into operational capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces. The hub will strengthen Canada’s technological advantage, improve operational effectiveness, and reduce vulnerabilities in contested environments, including threats such as GPS spoofing.

A University of Calgary-led consortium will receive $20.3 million over two years to establish and operate the Quantum DISH in Calgary. Bringing together organizations from Canada’s quantum, defence, and innovation sectors, the consortium will help accelerate the transition of promising Canadian quantum technologies from research into mission-ready capabilities that support Canada’s defence and security priorities.

“Quantum will shape the next generation of defence capabilities, and Canada must be prepared to lead—not follow,” says David J. McGuinty, Canadian Minister of National Defence.

“Through the Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub, we’re bringing together Canadian researchers, innovators, industry, and government to accelerate Made-in-Canada quantum technologies into mission-ready capabilities that strengthen the operational advantage of the Canadian Armed Forces while growing Canada’s sovereign defence industrial base.”

  • BeBopALouie@lemmy.ca
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    16 hours ago

    The way the US is racing to replace all the old school armed forces with people that shall we say are not as experienced or motivated as their predecessors other countries are going to be able to deal with US armed forces much easier than they used to. As an example, it can’t be much of a morale booster with them pumping them with testosterone and Hegseth measuring everything.