India Releases Military Quantum Mission Policy to Guide Tri‑Service Adoption

The vision links defence efforts to the National Quantum Mission, outlining civil–military governance for integration.

Overview

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan unveiled the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework, setting policy direction and a roadmap for the armed forces.
It targets four areas of capability: quantum communication, quantum computing, quantum sensing and metrology, and quantum materials and devices.
The framework aligns military objectives with India’s National Quantum Mission to create coherence across research, development and deployment.
It calls for civil–military fusion through dedicated governing bodies that draw members from multiple government sectors.
The document serves as a strategic vision for tri‑service integration, with operational timelines and resourcing details yet to be specified.