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This initiative marks a significant step in Canada's strategic effort to integrate domestic quantum research into operational defense capabilities through the new Secure Hub. The project specifically targets critical work streams including GNSS-denied navigation, electronic counter-countermeasures against GPS spoofing, and entanglement-based secure communications protocols for military applications. By bridging academic institutions with major defense primes like Lockheed Martin Canada, this hub aims to overcome traditional procurement barriers and deliver mission-ready prototypes within two years.
Canada Launches $20.3M Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub in Calgary

Canadian Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty has announced the launch of Canada’s first Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) in Calgary, Alberta. Operated by a 13-member consortium led by the University of Calgary and its Quantum City initiative—under Managing Director Dr. Megan Lee—the hub will receive $20.3 million CAD over two years to [...] The post Canada Launches $20.3M Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub in Calgary appeared first on Quantum Computing Report.
Canadian Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty has announced the launch of Canada’s first Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) in Calgary, Alberta. Operated by a 13-member consortium led by the University of Calgary and its Quantum…
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