- In News: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework (Jan 2026).
Vision
- Achieve jointness and integration among the Tri-Services
- Prepare for technology-centric warfare and future battlefields
- Attain technological dominance in defence
Civil–Military Fusion
- Aligned with National Quantum Mission (NQM)
- Promotes collaboration between civilian research institutions and military applications
- Implemented through dedicated governing bodies
Core Quantum Domains (4 Pillars)
1Quantum Communication
2Quantum Computing
3Quantum Sensing & Metrology
4Quantum Materials & Devices
Defence Applications of Quantum Technology
- Secure Communications:
oQuantum Key Distribution (QKD) using entanglement → theoretically unhackable keys
- Quantum Sensing & Metrology:
oQuantum radar/imaging to detect stealth aircraft & submarines
- Quantum Navigation:
oHigh-precision navigation when GPS is jammed
- Intelligence & Logistics:
oQuantum algorithms for logistics optimisation, SIGINT analysis, and Quantum-AI-enabled autonomous systems
- Quantum Materials:
oAdaptive camouflage; ultra-durable materials for aerospace
- Cyber Defence:
oShift to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to counter future quantum cyber threats
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
