Royal Navy Trials Quantum Clock with Saab and Aquark Technologies
The Royal Navy conducted trials of quantum technology with Saab and Aquark Technologies, testing ultra-precise atomic clocks. This initiative is pivotal for enhancing navigation system resilience against spoofing and jamming threats.

The Royal Navy's Disruptive Capabilities and Technologies Office (DCTO) collaborated with Saab and Aquark Technologies to test AQlock, a cold atom clock independent of traditional GNSS. The trials, which involved HMS Pursuer and XV Patrick Blackett, utilized Saab's Giraffe 1X radars and replicated navigation system spoofing scenarios.
Aquark provided two atomic clocks that delivered navigational data typically sourced from conventional systems. The exercise demonstrated the capability to detect deliberate timestamp manipulations, highlighting the potential for improved navigation security in defense operations. This advancement signifies a UK milestone in quantum technology applications for military use.




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