Q-CTRL unveils jam-proof quantum tech that’s 50 times more accurate than GPS
SYDNEY, Australia -Australia’s Q-CTRL has announced the first real-world demonstration of its commercially viable quantum navigation system. The system works without Global Positioning Systems (GPS), cannot be jammed, and is already proving to be drastically more accurate than anything else, Christopher McFadden writes for Interesting Engineering. Continue reading original article.
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17 April 2025 - Vehicle navigation systems largely depend on GPS, but its growing vulnerability to jamming and spoofing—especially amid global tensions—poses serious risks to defense, aviation, and autonomous technologies. Existing alternatives are inadequate, prompting a critical push for GPS-free solutions. Q-CTRL has developed Ironstone Opal, a quantum-assured navigation system that offers passive, jam-proof positioning by detecting Earth’s magnetic "landmarks" using ultra-sensitive quantum sensors.
In recent airborne and ground tests, it outperformed traditional GPS systems by up to 50 times. The system is built using proprietary AI-driven software that protects sensors from environmental interference, allowing compact, reliable deployment across aerospace, defense, and autonomous vehicles.
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