OQC and QinetiQ have achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing, successfully demonstrating a real-world application for strengthening defence network resilience. On February 10, 2026, the companies announced they’d integrated QinetiQ’s Quantum Approximation Optimisation Algorithm (QinetiQAOA) with OQC’s Toshiko quantum computer to pinpoint critical vulnerabilities within complex Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANETs) – vital for military and emergency operations. This collaboration proves quantum systems can offer valuable insights into network weaknesses, paving the way for more secure communications. “This project is a tangible example of quantum computing’s power to deliver real operational value,” said Gerald Mullally, CEO of OQC, highlighting how sovereign quantum technology can address immediate defence capability needs. Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) is actively establishing a geographically distributed network of sovereign quantum computers, with systems now operational in London, Tokyo, and New York. This strategic deployment isn’t simply about computational power; it’s about control, ensuring secure access for defence and security partners who require it, and maintaining sovereignty over sensitive workloads. OQC achieves this by deploying its hardware and infrastructure directly within customer countries, utilizing secure colocation data centres.

Full report : Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) is actively establishing a geographically distributed network of sovereign quantum computers.

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