Kapil Kajal
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a quantum-enabled Inertial Navigation System (INS) prototype.
This new technology, named QuINS, aims to redefine navigation capabilities for military operations by providing accurate location data even in areas where GPS signals are unreliable or unavailable.
QuINS employs quantum sensing technology to enhance navigation and positioning.
Quantum INS
Unlike traditional systems that rely on GPS or other external references, QuINS utilizes motion-sensitive quantum sensors to determine a platform’s position, velocity, and orientation through internal measurements.
This fundamental shift promises to make navigation more resilient, especially in challenging environments where conventional systems may fail.
Dr. Valerie Browning, Vice President of Research & Technology at Lockheed Martin, expressed optimism about the project’s potential.
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