Quantum — From First Principles to Fieldable Concepts
How we approach quantum with defense teams: start with physics, tie to mission outcomes, and prototype ruthlessly. We keep an open mind— don’t discount the impossible—while grounding each step in evidence, ethics, and policy.
How we talk about quantum—together
We explore boldly, but we measure everything. Our work bridges physics and operations: sensors that raise situational awareness, comms that strengthen operational awareness, and models that improve decisions.
- Concept first, evidence‑next: build testable hypotheses and success metrics.
- Mission tie‑ins: PNT resilience, ISR fidelity, logistics and survivability.
- Security built‑in: Zero Trust access, export controls, and data governance.
Two R&D case studies
Conceptual, measurable, and aligned to mission outcomes.
Quantum Navigation & Sensing
Atom‑interferometry IMUs and quantum magnetometry to backstop GPS—feeding the COP with trusted tracks even under jamming/spoofing.
- Hypothesis: Flight‑worthy quantum IMU + magnetic‑anomaly aids can maintain NAV accuracy within mission thresholds during GPS outages.
- Method: Edge compute, sensor fusion, timing pedigree; compare against GPS‑aided baseline across routes and environments.
- Success metric: % of time within positional error bands; resilience under adversarial interference.
Quantum‑Resilient Mission Mesh
Plan and execute the transition to post‑quantum cryptography for mission data, while exploring quantum links where they add unique value.
- Hypothesis: PQC‑hardened C2/ISR traffic (KEM + signatures) reduces future quantum risk without degrading tempo; QKD pilots inform niche use.
- Method: Inventory crypto, prioritize systems, test ML‑KEM/ML‑DSA/SLH‑DSA performance on representative links; optional QKD lab demo.
- Success metric: % traffic migrated; latency/throughput deltas; governance & key‑management auditability.
Translate theory to experiments; define guardrails and measurable effects.
Degraded‑mode ops, timing/labelling, and data lineage for decision‑grade fusion.
Threat‑informed tests, confidence metrics, and rollback triggers.
Responsible AI & data policies; export controls (ITAR/EAR) and Zero Trust access.
- Quantum inertial sensing & magnetometry for GPS‑denied PNT
- Distributed/entanglement‑assisted sensing research directions
- Transition programs for robust, fieldable quantum sensors
- Post‑Quantum Cryptography (ML‑KEM, ML‑DSA, SLH‑DSA) rollout
- Selective exploration of QKD/quantum links for niche use
- Data governance, keys, and Zero Trust integration