Get Ready! NATO Creates Center For Development Of Quantum Technology In Denmark

NATO develops center for quantum computer development. (Between)

JAKARTA - The international defense organization NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) formed by the Western Block countries is reportedly building a quantum technology development center in Copenhagen, Denmark.

NATO has chosen to launch a new quantum technology development center in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Later the development center will become part of the Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen. The name Niels Bohr itself is taken from one of the pioneers of quantum mechanics.

The development center will be a place for development and testing of multipurpose technologies to drive a more environmentally friendly transition, navigation, research and defense. The Technical University of Denmark, Aarhus University and the Danish National Institute of Metrology are also expected to contribute.

According to Danish Defense Minister Morten Bodskov, the development of quantum technology will bring about a major security policy change for Denmark and NATO.

"We can help revolutionize our defense against cyberattacks and strengthen our cybersecurity," Bodskov said, as quoted by Danish Radio.

According to technologist Henrik Moltke, quantum computers will be much faster than ordinary computers and will be able to fundamentally change calculations and modeling, which will play a key role for military development including improving encryption and secure communications and allowing code to be breached.

“When this technology is able to decode, it changes everything in terms of securing communications. Therefore, it also makes sense for NATO to make a bet," Moltke said.

He cited the ongoing computer race between the superpowers, he described its connection to World War II.

"It's like in World War II, where the British managed to crack the German code with the Enigma machine," Moltke said.

While the technology is expected to have a major effect on research that processes large amounts of data, including genome sequencing, weather forecasting, vaccine development, and green transition, according to Moltke, the technology will primarily give military advantages on the battlefield, providing more information about troops. enemies and their movements.

"And if you can tell where your opponent is going to hit you, you can better defend yourself," Moltke said as quoted by SputnikNews.