FUTURE DEFENCE AND SECURITY
Key
capabilities
> Quantum technology > Secure , unbreakable communication > Remote operation of combat vehicles
Differentiators
> Unbreakable encryption with quantum technology for secure communication
> Supported by technologies from a leading quantum technology company
> Collaboration with one of the largest interactive vehicle simulator labs in Australia
Key customers
> Potential market for Australian Airforce and Army
> Potential market for use of autonomous vehicles for border surveillance and patrol operations , where secure communication is crucial to maintain the integrity of data transmission and prevent unauthorised access or manipulation by smugglers or other malicious actors
Key partnerships
> QNU Labs : a leader in quantum-safe cryptography products and solutions
> TRACSLab @ UNSW : one of the largest interactive vehicle simulation labs in Australia
> VRCity : a UNSW spin-off company that specialises in developing Virtual Reality vehicle simulator for industry applications
Quantum Secure Communication for Remotely Operated Defence Vehicles
Quantum key distribution to ensure secure communication channels for remote operation of vehicles in high-risk defence scenarios
Research Project
This project addresses the critical need for secure communication channels in the operation of remote defence vehicles , including drones , tanks , and armoured transport vehicles . As cyber threats grow more sophisticated , ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of command-and-control communications is critical .
The team leverages quantum key distribution ( QKD ) to create unbreakable encryption , significantly enhancing security against cyber-attacks .
The project is a collaboration between a leading quantum technology company ( QNU Labs ) and one of the largest interactive vehicle simulation labs in Australia ( UNSW TRACSLab ). With this , a prototype system integrating QKD into defence communication networks will be developed . unsw . to / vinayak-dixit
Currently , the project is in the proof-of-concept stage , demonstrating the system ' s effectiveness in controlled environments . The next steps involve policy adjustments and system development for wider deployment .
The team is actively seeking investment to scale up and fieldtest the solution , aiming for market readiness in the near future . The project team is also looking to explore further applications of this highly secured Quantum communications channel .
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