China Accelerates Military Modernisation With Quantum Computing, AI And Advanced Cyber Warfare Systems - Swarajyamag
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Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app. China's military has confirmed it is using quantum technology to gather high-value military intelligence from public cyberspace. The People's Liberation Army disclosed that more than 10 experimental quantum cyber warfare tools are under development, with many being tested in front-line missions. The project is led by a supercomputing laboratory at the National University of Defence Technology, focusing on cloud computing, artificial intelligence and quantum technology. Military commanders hope quantum computing will enable them to process vast amounts of battlefield data within seconds, significantly enhancing decision-making and resource allocation capabilities. The development aligns with China's broader military modernisation strategy, which prioritises emerging technologies including quantum capabilities, artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The technology's ability to analyse large volumes of information rapidly offers substantial advantages for intelligence operations, allowing military analysts to extract strategic insights from publicly available cyberspace data that would be impractical to process using conventional computing methods. Quantum sensing and positioning technologies are also part of the initiative, with potential applications in air defence systems. These advanced sensors could detect stealth aircraft that conventional radar systems might miss, presenting significant implications for modern warfare. The PLA has invested heavily in quantum research, with close integration between state research laboratories, defence-affiliated firms and military acquisition systems creating direct pathways for scientific breakthroughs to inform military procurement. China has invested over $15 billion in public funding for quantum technologies, with civilian research programmes aimed at commercial applications simultaneously advancing military capabilities in secure communications and intelligence gathering. Western defence intelligence agencies have warned that quantum technologies are nearing operational military use, with rival nations investing in sensing, secure communications and computing to challenge strategic advantages. Please click here to add Swarajya as your preferred and trusted news source on Google Join our WhatsApp channel - no spam, only sharp analysis When Swarajya was launched in 2014, the media landscape in the country was starkly different from what we see today. For ten years we’ve played a key role in helping shift the Overton window in favour of our worldview - towards an Indian century rooted in Indian ethos. But what now? Execution. The art of making it possible. To dwell on how to make it happen. To pay attention to details, the nuts and bolts of ‘building’ an Indian century over the coming decades. This is what we’ve set out to do - to tell the world how to make this the Indian century. In a seemingly crowded mediascape, Swarajya remains a publication for those who care about the substance and the details. If that’s you, subscribe today. Shaping the modern Indian's worldview, speaking on behalf of those invested in the cultural and economic prosperity of India. Published since 1956. Swarajya is a publication by Kovai Media Private Limited.