US Air Force awards SandboxAQ with contract for quantum navigation research
SandboxAQ was awarded a contract by the US Air Force to research quantum navigation technologies as a complement to GPS for precise navigation in critical environments, optimizing their quantum sensor prototype in collaboration with the Air Force.
The US Air Force awarded SandboxAQ a small business innovation research (SBIR) contract to research quantum navigation technologies. SandboxAQ will advance research and development for its quantum navigation system, designed to complement the Global Positioning System (GPS) for accurate navigation in environments where the loss of precision GPS may negatively impact operations. The company’s quantum sensor prototype is to be optimised in coordination with the Air Force.
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