Cryptography: Quantum Technology

(asked on 28th August 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures are in place to protect or increase encryption with the advancement of quantum computing.


Answered by
Luke Pollard Portrait
Luke Pollard
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 8th September 2026

The Ministry of Defence is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), as the National Technical Authority, to address encryption relating to quantum computing. This includes identifying digital dependencies, migrating priority systems, and transitioning to post-quantum technology, in line with NCSC guidance.

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