Indiasworld.In India's Military Quantum Mission Framework Launched Amidst Global Developments
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- •India's MQMPF aims to integrate quantum technologies into military applications.
- •The framework is supported by significant funding through the civilian NQM.
- •Operational capabilities depend on the maturity of quantum technology applications.
On September 29, 2026, the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies published a paper assessing India's Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework (MQMPF), which aims to integrate quantum technologies into the armed forces. The MQMPF is aligned with the civilian National Quantum Mission (NQM), which received INR 6,003.65 crore (~US$625 million) in funding through 2031. The paper highlights that while India joins a select group of nations developing military quantum strategies, having a policy does not guarantee operational capabilities. Key applications include quantum communication, computing, and sensing, with communication and sensing being more mature than computing. The Indian Army and Navy have begun procuring quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, and successful military field trials for a scalable fibre-based QKD system were reported in July 2026. The paper emphasizes the need for effective implementation and development of practical military applications to realize the framework's potential.
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