The European Quantum Flagship Initiative announced that the Ariane 6 carrier rocket was successfully launched a few days ago, carrying the advanced Diamond Quantum Magnetometer developed by its project AMADEUS, which can detect magnetic fields with incredible sensitivity. This device, named Oscar-Qube Plus, is a miniature quantum magnetic field sensor. Its first-generation version was launched to the International Space Station in August 2021 for scientific research.

Quantum information company Infleqtion announced yesterday that the first UK commercial delivery of its groundbreaking optical atomic clock, Tiqker, to the University of Strathclyde. This marks the company's first sale and commercial delivery of an optical atomic clock within the UK, representing a historic milestone for Infleqtion. Tiqker is renowned for its stability and robustness, with expectations to revolutionize navigation and precision timekeeping, establishing a new standard in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technology.

QLM announces the issue of a £5m Convertible Loan Note Facility. The £5m committed facility is funded by existing shareholders and will be used for QLM’s working capital and capital expenditure requirements. Loan notes totaling £2.5m were immediately drawn down. These loan notes carry a fixed interest rate and are convertible into shares on set conversion criteria during the 3-year facility term.

Recently, British quantum sensing technology developer QLM announced the appointment of Robby Vaughn as its Head of Business Development, Energy, Americas. QLM said that Robby, who has held technical roles in Upstream Oil and Gas, brings 20+ years of industry experience and expertise in natural gas measurement and quantification, which will create value for the company and its customers.