The Australian Army has awarded Infleqtion a Phase II contract to progress work on quantum computation.
Infleqtion is working with the Army and Diraq, a Sydney-based quantum computing company, to establish more trustworthy quantum computation through quantum physically unclonable functions (QPUFs). The incorporation of QPUFs will harden quantum systems and improve their reliability.
"We applaud the Australian Army for its progress in leveraging Australia’s strategic strength in quantum technology research and emerging quantum industry to drive toward an early quantum advantage,” said Infleqtion's Vice President of Quantum Software.
The contract will see Infleqtion design, evaluate and expand a solution to develop intrinsic and logical QPUFs by generating prototype codes and designs. This will enhance the readiness of QPUFs for deployment in the near term and help quantum systems detect and prevent attacks related to device spoofing and falsifying data resulting from quantum computation or sensing.
"We look forward to continuing to play a key role in providing quantum solutions to enhance Australia’s national security needs.”