A group of quantum researchers has issued a manifesto urging colleagues to resist what it calls the “militarisation” of quantum science. The authors, who describe themselves as “Quantum Scientists for Disarmament”, say they oppose military uses of quantum research, reject military funding for academic work, and want universities to disclose which quantum projects take defence money. Late last month, India’s Chief of Defence Staff released a ‘Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework’ to guide how the armed forces plan to integrate quantum technologies. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) at the U.S. Department of Defence is also famed for directly funding quantum information science for decades. “The expansion of military funding for both basic and applied research on emerging technologies, including quantum technologies, is not limited to the world’s major military powers.

Source: The Hindu February 22, 2026 10:15 UTC