Consulting / Defence
High-impact workshops for defence stakeholders evaluating quantum risk, capability, and readiness. Eight use-case sessions and thirteen deep-dive technical briefings. Members receive a 20% discount.
Quantum technologies are transitioning from laboratory to fielded systems. Defence organisations face a compressed window to understand the operational implications, protect existing cryptographic infrastructure, and develop capability advantage. Our workshops address all three.
All sessions are delivered by subject-matter experts with direct defence and quantum technology experience. Every session is vendor-agnostic, configurable for your audience, and available as a private engagement.
In-depth examination of China's quantum communication and sensing activities and implications for national and economic security in the EU and UK. Covers industrial strategy, standardization, competitive intelligence, and regulatory implications. Delivered in collaboration with L.I.A. Chatham House Rules.
Eight structured sessions covering the highest-impact quantum applications for defence. Each session combines technical depth with operational context and a clear assessment of current readiness.
Quantum optimisation can allocate ISR platforms, schedule satellite tasking, route autonomous sensor swarms, and prioritise data ingestion across competing theatres. Faster and more accurate than classical solvers at the scale defence networks operate.
Quantum-accelerated optimisation and sampling can improve anomaly detection in signals traffic, pattern extraction in HUMINT/SIGINT fusion, and rapid course-of-action modelling under uncertainty.
Quantum-resistant encryption, quantum key establishment, and quantum-secure networking reduce the risk of HNDL exploitation and protect long-lived secrets, messaging, and covert operational traffic.
Quantum clocks and inertial sensors enable GPS-independent navigation for aircraft, naval assets, missiles, and special operations teams operating in GPS-denied environments or under active jamming and deception.
Quantum algorithms, once fault-tolerant machines exist, could dramatically shorten the time required to break certain classes of classical encryption, enabling access to adversary communications and legacy protected datasets.
Ultra-sensitive quantum magnetometers, gravimeters, and RF sensors promise detection of low-observable platforms, hardened facilities, and underwater assets, reshaping counter-stealth and anti-submarine operations.
Quantum-safe signing, unclonable quantum tokens, and cryptographic proofs strengthen authenticity verification for chips, components, and firmware entering sensitive defence supply chains, reducing infiltration and tampering risk.
Quantum simulation accelerates discovery of new materials for secure communications devices, sensors, shielding, low-signature coatings, and energy-dense field equipment.
Thirteen advanced sessions covering specific quantum technologies, defensive architectures, and policy dimensions. Each session is available as a standalone briefing or as part of a structured programme.
Advanced briefing for senior defence leaders seeking an excellent understanding of quantum risk. Covers quantum-secure communications security, best practices, and deployment options across QKD, QRNG, and PQC architectures. Customised to your requirements. World expert moderators. Fully vendor-agnostic.
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Examines the quantum threat to command and control communications and how PQC, QKD, and quantum-secure networking can protect C2 links. Covers current CNSA 2.0 transition requirements and practical migration pathways for defence C2 systems.
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Advanced session on quantum-secure tunnelling and data transmission approaches for defence networks. Covers the engineering of quantum-secure VPN-equivalents, quantum repeater technology, and realistic deployment horizons.
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How to evaluate quantum vendor claims, assess supply chain risks, and build a procurement framework for quantum-adjacent acquisitions. Independent, vendor-agnostic assessment criteria built for defence procurement requirements.
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Examines the intersection of quantum computing and AI-driven penetration testing. Covers quantum-accelerated attack vectors, quantum-enhanced adversarial machine learning, and defensive frameworks for AI systems operating in quantum-era threat environments.
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A structured audit of cyber response capability against quantum-era threat scenarios. Reviews incident response protocols, detection capability, and recovery procedures in the context of quantum-enabled adversary actions.
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Comprehensive technical briefing on Quantum Key Distribution: physics, current hardware, deployment architectures, integration with existing PKI, and the gap between vendor claims and operational reality. Includes independent evaluation framework for QKD procurement.
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Quantum Random Number Generation for defence applications: entropy sources, hardware categories, certification standards (BSI AIS 31, NIST SP 800-90B), and integration into cryptographic systems and key management infrastructure.
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Covers the current state of quantum sensing for defence: gravimetry, magnetometry, atomic clocks, quantum lidar, and RF sensing. Technology readiness levels, platform integration considerations, and realistic operational timelines.
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A rigorous technical overview of quantum computing architectures relevant to defence: superconducting, trapped ion, photonic, and topological qubits. Covers coherence, error rates, fault-tolerance timelines, and what is operationally useful now versus in 5-10 years.
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Practical session on cryptographic inventory and discovery for defence systems. Covers tooling for identifying where classical cryptography is in use, prioritisation frameworks, and migration planning for PQC transition across legacy and modern defence IT.
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Examines the implications of quantum simulation for chemical and biological weapons-relevant research. Covers the current state of quantum chemistry computation, dual-use risks, detection and attribution implications, and arms control considerations.
Learn More In-depth examination of China’s quantum communication and sensing activities and implications for national and economic security in the EU and UK. Covers industrial strategy, standardization, competitive intelligence, and regulatory implications. Delivered in collaboration with L.I.A. Chatham House Rules. £495 per delegate.
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For professionals working in quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, or adjacent security fields.
For organisations building, deploying, or evaluating quantum-safe solutions across their supply chain.
For recognised specialists contributing lectures, advisory work, or research to the QSECDEF community.
All sessions are available as private, organisation-specific engagements. Tell us your audience, objectives, and clearance constraints. We will configure the session accordingly.
