UWaterloo researchers claim Quantum radar can defeat stealth

Researchers from the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo claim that a new quantum radar system being develop will be able to detect stealthy aircraft and missiles.

A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 routinely conducts bomber assurance and deterrence missions providing a flexible and vigilant long-range global strike capability, and is just one demonstration of the U.S. commitment to supporting global security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 routinely conducts bomber assurance and deterrence missions providing a flexible and vigilant long-range global strike capability, and is just one demonstration of the U.S. commitment to supporting global security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

The new technology will also help radar operators cut through electromagnetic noise caused by geomagnetic storms and solar flares.

A Quantum radar achieves this by using a sensing technique called quantum illumination.

One thought on “UWaterloo researchers claim Quantum radar can defeat stealth

  1. Stealth aircraft mount radar reflectors to facilitate radar detection by civilian and commercial aircraft and flight control systems.

    When not reflecting radar, they are armed with anti-radiation missiles to attack/ destroy radiating enemy radar sites.

    Please insure this allied quantum radar site/ target is unmanned!!
    🙂

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