Poland Works To Construct Quantum Computer For Military Applications As Technology Progresses
The project, hailed by the Polish military as the first quantum computer built from scratch in Poland, is being spearheaded by the Warsaw University of Technology.
POLAND - The Polish military has announced that the Warsaw University of Technology is developing a pioneering quantum computer infrastructure prototype, built entirely from scratch within Poland, as global advancements in quantum computer technology continue.
This cutting-edge technology will support the Cyberspace Defense Forces, potentially enhancing military capabilities in code breaking and processing large volumes of data.
The project, hailed by the Polish military as the first quantum computer built from scratch in Poland, is being spearheaded by the Warsaw University of Technology.
It involves collaboration with the Military University of Technology, the Military Institute of Armament Technology, the Silesian University of Technology, and the Sonovero R&D company. The investment for this groundbreaking endeavor exceeds PLN 50 million (approximately $12 million USD), according to the Polish news agency RP.
Spokesman for the Cyberspace Defense Forces Component Command Col. Przemysław Lipczyński says that the prototype will be finished by the end of 2025.
"We want quantum algorithmics to become an important area of analyzing the security of cryptographic algorithms – next to statistics and cryptanalysis," the spokesman said.
RP also cited the spokesman as saying, "Quantum sensors will enable the detection of minimal disturbances in electromagnetic fields, which may be useful for identifying unauthorized communication devices, jamming attacks or signal interception attempts.
Another quantum technology being considered for use in the military is quantum key distribution (QKD), which is a response to the potential threat from other quantum computers to the security of encrypted information."
The Polish Cyberspace Defense Forces said in a statement. "Work on the construction of a quantum computer for special and military IT applications is nearing completion at the Warsaw University of Technology.
This will be the first Polish unique quantum computer infrastructure built from scratch. Currently, work is underway to synchronize physical elements and control systems."
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