ENA Sectors 2025-11-06 18:08:04 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Nov 6 (KNN)</strong> A startup supported under the Department of Science and Technologys (DST) National Quantum Mission (NQM) has successfully demonstrated Indias first large-scale Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network spanning over 500 kilometers, marking a breakthrough in secure quantum communication.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The milestone was achieved by QNu Labs Pvt. Ltd., a Bengaluru-based quantum technology company, using existing optical fiber infrastructure.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The achievement underscores Indias progress toward quantum-secure communication and reflects.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Supported by the I-Hub Quantum Technology Foundation&mdash;a Technology Innovation Hub under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS) at IISER Pune</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The project demonstrates the integration of cutting-edge research with industrial and defense applications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Indian Armys Southern Command played a key role in enabling the capability demonstration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Its Signals unit engineered a dedicated test-bed optical fiber network in the Rajasthan Sector, incorporating multiple trusted nodes to ensure end-to-end quantum key exchange across the 500 km link.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A new design of the Quantum Suraksha Kavach rack, housing the QKD system, was also launched during the event.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative highlights the collaborative model of Synergy of Technology, Research, Industry, and Defence Ecosystem (STRIDE)&mdash;strengthening Indias technological readiness in quantum communication and cybersecurity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, QNu Labs Quantum Random Number Generator System-in-Package (QSIP), presented earlier by Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh to the Prime Minister during ESTIC 2025, provides quantum-certified randomness for cryptographic algorithms enhancing protection against both current cyber threats and future quantum-based attacks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 44000 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/india-demonstrates-first-500-km-quantum-key-distribution-network-under-national-quantum-mission 2025-11-06 18:08:04 knnindia.co.in