NITI Aayog releases paper on the national security implications of quantum computing

Government policy think tank NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive paper addressing the national security implications of quantum computing. This emerging technology is viewed as more than a scientific race; it represents a contest for future global power with implications for defence, intelligence, economic security, and national resilience.

Quantum technologies are set to redefine national security priorities, from breaking encryption to designing next-generation weaponry. Nations that successfully advance quantum capabilities will gain an…