For World Quantum Day, Andrei Dragomir, CEO, Aquark Technologies commented:
Quantum technology has moved from an aspiration to a necessity. GPS jamming and spoofing attacks are becoming harder to ignore; the case for reliable, sovereign timing is clear. The UK recognised this by committing £180 million to its National Timing Centre programme this year - a major step toward reducing reliance on satellite timing and protecting critical services like phone networks, online banking and transport.
The £2 billion Quantum Leap funding is another strong signal that the UK sees quantum, specifically, as a strategic priority.
But progress is not linear. Domestic funding may be rising, yet supply chain pressure and geopolitical disruption can still hold the sector back. This World Quantum Day is a moment to acknowledge both the promise and the fragility of building quantum-enhanced infrastructure.