Debrief: Getting Quantum Sensing Ready For Combat

A quantum inertial navigation system developed by Honeywell and Vector Atomic has been launched into space on the X-37B spaceplane.

A quantum inertial navigation system developed by Honeywell and Vector Atomic has been launched into space on the X-37B spaceplane.

Credit: Defense Innovation Unit
As the first generation of quantum sensors moves out of the laboratory into flight testing and fielding, DARPA is looking ahead to systems that can bring extremely accurate but fragile quantum sensing to the harsh environments onboard military platforms. “Quantum sensors offer unmatched precision in...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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