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Canada Invests $2.7M in Quantum Radar for Arctic Defense
10/13/2025
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Story summary
- Canada is investing in quantum radar technology to enhance Arctic surveillance.
- The University of Waterloo is spearheading a $2.7 million project to upgrade outdated warning radars.
- The project aims to improve the detection of stealth aircraft through quantum illumination, which uses entangled photons.
- Trials are currently conducted mainly in laboratories.
- Deployment plans focus on border defense.
