Geopolitical tensions and warfare have introduced GPS jamming as a means of messing with enemy communication and navigation.

This can cause disturbances for both military andcivilian transportation and location services.

The quantum-based navigation system is called Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).

UK completes world’s first flights for quantum navigation that could replace GPS

Thetechin question consists of Infleqtions Tiqker optical atomic clock, as well as a tightly confined ultra-cold-atom-based quantum system.

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However, its potential stretches beyond reducing vulnerability to attack from malevolent actors.

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This, White added, could play a big role in the development of next-generation combat air systems.

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