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According to Google, Q-Day—the point at which modern encryption becomes obsolete in the face of quantum computers capable of breaking it instantly—is approaching.

Q*Bird and the Walton Institute at SETU deployed Ireland’s first multi-node, entanglement-based MDI-QKD network over existing fiber, marking a shift from research to operational national quantum-secure infrastructure within the IrelandQCI and EuroQCI frameworks. The telecom-grade network connects data centers and universities in Dublin through a hub-and-spoke architecture with dynamic optical switching, enabling scalable, interoperable quantum key distribution without trusted intermediaries. By eliminating detector vulnerabilities and addressing “harvest-now-decrypt-later” risks, the system is designed to provide long-term cryptographic protection for research, government communications, and critical infrastructure while supporting future expansion across Europe.

UK unveils new package of measures to become the first country in the world to roll out Quantum computers at scale. Raft of support worth up to £2 billion to establish the UK as a world leader in Quantum, from skills and talent to research and procurement programmes.

Breakthroughs in Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Teleportation Redefined Secure Communication and Computing

The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) has announced the formation of the Commission on U.S. Quantum Primacy (CUSP), a high-level bipartisan body tasked with developing a national strategy to secure American leadership in the global quantum competition. Co-chaired by Ylli Bajraktari (President of SCSP), U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN), and U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), the 14-member commission bridges leadership from Congress, national laboratories, and the private sector to translate quantum innovation into national power.

Strategic partnership unveiled at MWC Barcelona 2026 introduces cross carrier QKD connectivity between Amsterdam, London, and Brussels to safeguard financial data against emerging quantum threats

Switzerland has detailed a national strategy to maintain its position as a leader in the development and commercialization of quantum technologies, as outlined in the Swiss Quantum Strategy published this week by experts from the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT). The document, commissioned by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, recognizes the need for coordinated action between science, business, and government to capitalize on the growing global investment in quantum technologies, where over 200 research groups are currently active within the country. While acknowledging a gap between research and startup activity, the strategy proposes creating a national quantum hub and investing between 200 and 300 million CHF to foster innovation. The experts emphasized that the area of quantum research and technologies is still at a level where research into a variety of approaches can lead to significant developments, underscoring the importance of continued interdisciplinary research.

Toshiba Europe Limited today announced a new capability that enables the interconnection of geographically separated quantum key distribution (QKD) networks without the need for additional hardware. This capability allows network operators to offer their customers global quantum‑resistant connectivity, enhancing protection of sensitive data against retrospective decryption by future quantum computers.

The research consortium Q-net-Q, led by Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and with participation of Fraunhofer HHI (Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich-Hertz-Institut) and Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF), demonstrated the successful implementation of a quantum infrastructure under real operational conditions after a period of more than three years. Several aspects of a QKD-secured network were highlighted in the final presentation.