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Un-jammable quantum technology takes flight to boost UK’s resilience

The UK has successfully completed commercial flight trials of an advanced quantum-based navigation system that cannot be jammed or spoofed by hostile actors.

It is hoped the commercial world-first  in new quantum-based positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems could help flights from being hit by GPS jamming, which is a rare occurrence, while also providing accurate and resilient navigation that complements current satellite systems.

The Department for Science, and on the project.

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