Australia unveils jam-proof quantum tech that's 50 times more accurate than GPS
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- Q-CTRL demonstrates a commercially viable quantum navigation system that operates without GPS.
- The system, named 'Ironstone Opal,' uses quantum sensors to read Earth's magnetic field for navigation.
- It is passive, highly accurate, and immune to jamming or spoofing, making it ideal for military and autonomous vehicles.
- The technology proved to be 50 times more accurate than traditional GPS backup systems in live tests.
- This marks the first real-world commercial or military application achieving 'quantum advantage.'
- Potential applications include defense, commercial aviation, autonomous vehicles, and drones, especially in GPS-denied zones.