quantum computing industry

French technology group Thales, computing firm Bull and the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique (CEA) are set to collaborate on software for quantum computers intended for the French armed forces. The partnership links three major French public and industrial players in quantum research, and is being discussed as a sign of France pushing quantum computing into defence applications.

NATO has published a Quantum Technology roadmap, outlining the alliance's plans for developing and adopting quantum capabilities. The announcement highlights how quantum computing, sensing and communications are seen as strategically important for defence and security. Details of specific funding levels or timelines were not included in the initial release, and reaction from member states and industry is still emerging.