About
BAE Systems runs quantum technology research and development programs focused on defense and security applications. Its work covers quantum-enhanced radar and sensing systems, secure quantum communications networks, and quantum computing applications for intelligence analysis and cybersecurity. On September 12, 2025, BAE Systems' FAST Labs and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory signed a three-year agreement to advance quantum sensing and networking technologies, focusing on combining multiple quantum RF sensors into arrays for new warfighter capabilities. The company invests in quantum sensing for improved navigation systems that operate in GPS-denied environments, quantum-enhanced imaging and detection for surveillance, and quantum cryptography for secure military communications. BAE Systems collaborates with UK government quantum initiatives, academic research institutions, and quantum technology companies including AFRL to advance quantum capabilities for national security, including quantum-resistant cryptography to protect against future quantum computing threats and quantum-enhanced electronic warfare systems.
Quantum Specifications
| Quantum Focus | hardware |