CDS releases Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework on 22 January 2026, a roadmap for bringing quantum technologies into the armed forces.
Summary
CDS General Anil Chauhan released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework on 22 January 2026. The document sets out the policy and roadmap for integrating the four pillars of quantum technology — Quantum Communication, Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing & Metrology, and Quantum Materials & Devices — into the tri-services. It is aligned with the National Quantum Mission, of which the defence forces are an integral part, and emphasises civil-military fusion through dedicated governing bodies. The three service chiefs and the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff were present.
Key facts
- Released by
- CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, 22 January 2026
- Document
- Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework
- Four pillars
- Communication, Computing, Sensing & Metrology, Materials & Devices
- Alignment
- National Quantum Mission
- Approach
- Civil-military fusion; jointness of the three services
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework on 22 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — CDS General Anil Chauhan
PIB (Defence): Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the framework on 22 January 2026.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of quantum technology in the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework?
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Correct answer: D — Quantum Cryptocurrency
PIB (Defence): the four pillars are Quantum Communication, Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing & Metrology, and Quantum Materials & Devices.
The Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework is aligned with which national programme?
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Correct answer: A — National Quantum Mission
PIB (Defence): the document aligns with the National Quantum Mission, of which the defence forces are an integral part.