India's Military Quantum Mission Launched by CDS Anil Chauhan

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework, a comprehensive roadmap for implementing quantum technologies across the armed forces. The framework aims to integrate four key pillars—quantum communication, computing, sensing, and materials—to prepare for future battlefields and achieve technological dominance. It emphasizes synergy between the tri-services and alignment with the broader National Quantum Mission. The document underscores the need for jointness and civil-military fusion to assimilate these cutting-edge technologies.

Key Points: India's Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework Released

  • Integrates quantum tech into tri-services
  • Aligns with National Quantum Mission
  • Roadmap for quantum communication & computing
  • Focus on civil-military fusion
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CDS Gen Anil Chauhan releases Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan releases Military Quantum Mission Policy to integrate quantum tech into armed forces for future battlefield dominance.

"technological supremacy - Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework"

New Delhi, January 22

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Thursday released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework, a comprehensive document that includes the policy and the roadmap for implementing Quantum Technologies in the Armed Forces, as per the official release by the Ministry of Defence.

According to the release, the framework aims to integrate the four pillars of Quantum technologies, that is, 'Quantum Communication', 'Quantum Computing', 'Quantum Sensing and Metrology' and 'Quantum Materials and Devices' into the Tri-Services to empower them to prepare for the future battlefield and to achieve technological dominance in the rapidly evolving world.

The vision document defines the way ahead to achieve synergy in the amalgamation of quantum technologies, alignment with the National Quantum Mission of which the Defence Forces are an integral part and formulates an indicative roadmap and policy for implementation of this niche field in the Defence forces.

According to the release, the vision document will serve as the basis for integrating cutting-edge quantum technology into the Armed Forces through the synergised efforts of all three services.

The document underscores the increasing need to assimilate these niche technologies from a defence perspective and highlights the milestones and goals to be achieved by utilising civil-military fusion through dedicated governing bodies comprising members from multiple Government sectors.

The framework also highlights the critical need for jointness and integration to assimilate this technology and achieve "technological supremacy" on the future battlefield.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit were present on the occasion.

- ANI

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Priya S
Excellent move. But the real test is in execution and funding. We need to ensure this doesn't remain just a policy document. Hope there's a clear timeline and budget allocation.
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Vikram M
Quantum sensing for borders? That could be a game-changer for monitoring. Hope this leads to more indigenous R&D and reduces our dependency on foreign tech. Atmanirbhar Bharat in action!
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Rohit P
Good to see all service chiefs present. Shows unity of purpose. The civil-military fusion part is key - our DRDO, IITs, and private sector need to work together on this mission.
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Sarah B
As someone in tech, this is fascinating. Quantum computing for defense logistics and cryptography could provide a massive strategic advantage. Hope they also invest in training personnel for this new domain.
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Aditya G
A respectful suggestion: while the framework is great, we must also ensure the benefits of such advanced research eventually trickle down to civilian applications. Dual-use technology can boost our economy too.

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