IANS | 01 Oct, 2023
The NATO has inaugurated a new quantum technology centre called the
Deep Tech Lab Quantum (DTL Q) in Copenhagen aimed at keeping the defence
alliance at the forefront of cutting-edge technology.
During his
brief visit to Denmark, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg joined
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the Copenhagen Quantum 2023
Conference hosted by the Niels Bohr Institute, reports Xinhua news
agency.
Stoltenberg gave a keynote speech about Denmark's "leading
role" in the field of quantum technology development and the importance
for NATO of being "quantum ready".
"Different sectors must work
together in the development of technology throughout NATO. Even if we do
not understand all the complexities, we understand that it is important
for our society and our security," he said.
Outlining the
societal benefits of advances in quantum technology for medicine and
combating climate change, Frederiksen emphasised its potential military
benefits for NATO.
"Quantum technology has the potential to
influence the future global balance of power in ways that we cannot even
imagine today," Frederiksen said.
Recognizing the pivotal
importance of quantum technology, NATO's new center is part of the DIANA
(Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) initiative.
Consisting
of various test centers and accelerator sites across member states,
this initiative aims to ensure NATO's technological edge in realms like
artificial intelligence, space technologies and quantum technology,
according to a press release from Denmark's Defence Ministry.
