Cold Atoms, quantum lightbulbs and new radars: Thales shows off tech at Paris
A top Thales scientist walked Breaking Defense through a series of futuristic technologies the company hopes will provide cutting-edge capabilities as they mature.
A top Thales scientist walked Breaking Defense through a series of futuristic technologies the company hopes will provide cutting-edge capabilities as they mature.
The strategy introduces the NATO Digital Foundry, a project that will provide opportunities for NCIA, industry, not-for-profit organizations and other NATO stakeholders to collaborate on new technologies.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said categorically that "we expect that Japan will join AUKUS Pillar Two at some point in the not-too-distant future to work on specific projects that have yet to be named."
The ADF statement carefully notes that these "are key objectives under AUKUS Pillar II," but it does not claim that they are being done as part of the second pillar, which focuses on a range of advanced technologies, including quantum, artificial intelligence and autonomy.
AQNav uses AI algorithms, quantum sensors and the Earth’s crustal magnetic field to provide real-time navigation in situations where GPS signals are down or deterred.
“The most important things that we do in Pillar II of AUKUS haven't been invented yet,” Michael Horowitz, whose office serves as the Pentagon's day-to-day lead on AUKUS issues, told Breaking Defense in an exclusive interview.