In a first-of-its-kind achievement, the UK has successfully completed commercial flight trials of advanced quantum-based navigation systems that cannot be jammed or spoofed by hostile actors.

Until now, creating quantum superpositions of ultra-cold atoms has been a real headache, too slow to be realistic in the laboratory. Researchers at the University of Liège have now developed an innovative new approach combining geometry and "quantum control", which drastically speeds up the process, paving the way for practical applications in quantum technologies.

A new quantum technology hub to ensure the UK benefits from resilient position, navigation and timing advancements has been launched at the Royal Society.