Helsinki, May 30 -- Finland will lead the defense quantum technology project in the EU, the Finnish Defense Ministry said on Friday.
"Finland to lead EU project on quantum technology for defense... The project will focus on defense applications of quantum technology, including in positioning, territorial surveillance and air and missile defense," the ministry said, adding that the importance of these capabilities in defense was demonstrated by the conflict in Ukraine.
Other countries working on the project include Germany, Denmark, Latvia and Italy, while Sweden, Greece and the Netherlands will participate as observers, the statement said.
The project is being implemented jointly with the Finnish Technical Research Centre with the goal o...