India, May 29 -- In a move aimed at advancing India's domestic capabilities in quantum technologies for strategic and defence applications, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi, on 27 May 2025. The facility was formally opened by DRDO Chairman, Dr Samir V Kamat.

Equipped with specialised infrastructure for developing technologies in quantum communication, sensing, and timekeeping, the QTRC represents a significant step in strengthening India's quantum ecosystem, particularly in support of national defence and security objectives. As international competition in quantum computing and cryptography intensifies, India is seeking to build so...