“AFRL is extremely proud and has been long-recognized at the national level for its deep technical expertise in QIS with far-ranging applications, including clocks and sensors for quantum-enhanced positioning, navigation and timing, quantum communications and networks and quantum computing,” said Pringle. “This designation allows AFRL to expand its collaborations across government, industry and academia, further accelerating the research, development and deployment of quantum technologies.”
To support these efforts, AFRL’s Information Directorate, located at Rome, New York, will receive fiscal 2020 funds, granted under the Defense Quantum Information Science Research and Development Program and in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act. The funds help the Rome Lab obtain partnerships to gain further knowledge from worldwide leaders in quantum science application, said Dr. Michael Hayduk, deputy director of the Information Directorate.
“With this designation, AFRL fully intends to further advance the application of quantum technologies across the Department of the Air Force,” Hayduk said. “AFRL will expand its global network of QIS collaborators by tapping into both industrial and university expertise. These partnerships are critical in not only accelerating the deployment of QIS technologies but also in developing the future workforce needed to meet emerging national security challenges.” About AFRL The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force.
With a workforce of more than 11,000 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit www.afresearchlab.com.
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