New Delhi, April 8 -- Nations worldwide are accelerating towards quantum supremacy, a development that threatens current cryptographic standards. Once operational, quantum-computers will render RSA and ECC-based encryption obsolete, leaving sensitive military communications and intelligence data vulnerable to adversaries. This risk, known as "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" (HNDL), is particularly concerning for India's digital Defence infrastructure, which relies on traditional cryptographic standards.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has warned:

"Quantum technology will impact future wars with far-reaching outcomes for the Armed Forces."

Given Global advancements in quantum communications, India must take immediate steps to se...