Defense Domain • 5 Solutions

Quantum-Safe Autonomous Systems & Robotics

Protect UAV command links, robotic swarm coordination, and autonomous decision pipelines against quantum computing threats. From PQC-encrypted drone C2 and swarm authentication to AI-powered autonomous threat assessment with quantum-safe integrity across every autonomous platform.

QS Drone C2

PQC-encrypted command and control links for UAVs and unmanned platforms, ensuring quantum-safe mission authority and real-time telemetry protection against interception and spoofing.

PQC Swarm Auth

ML-KEM group key exchange and ML-DSA node authentication for autonomous swarms, enabling quantum-safe mutual trust and secure coordination across hundreds of networked platforms.

AI-PQC Autonomous Threat Assessment

Machine learning threat assessment with PQC-secured sensor-to-decision pipeline, ensuring autonomous platforms make trusted decisions based on authenticated and integrity-verified data.

Why autonomous systems are vulnerable

Autonomous defense platforms depend on cryptographically secured command links, swarm coordination channels, and authenticated decision pipelines. Every UAV, UGV, and robotic system relies on classical encryption that quantum computers will break.

Once cryptographic protections fail, adversaries can hijack command and control links to redirect or disable autonomous platforms, spoof decision inputs to manipulate autonomous behavior, and intercept swarm communications to predict and counter coordinated operations.

  • C2 link hijacking through quantum-broken encryption on UAV command channels
  • Autonomous decision spoofing via compromised sensor authentication and data integrity
  • Swarm communication interception enabling adversarial prediction of coordinated maneuvers
  • Mission authority chains vulnerable to quantum-enabled command injection attacks
  • Harvest-now-decrypt-later capture of autonomous platform telemetry and mission data

Domain Specifications

ParameterValue
Solutions Available5 quantum-safe solutions
FPGA Solutions4 (Drone C2, Swarm Auth, QRNG Swarm, AI-PQC)
COTS Solutions1 (Drone C2 Link)
Firmware & Platforms1 (Autonomous Decision Chain)
AI-Integrated1 (Autonomous Threat Assessment)
StandardsFIPS 203, 204, CNSA 2.0
Migration Phase2025-2030 (hybrid first)

All Quantum-Safe Autonomous Systems Solutions

SolutionTypeDescription
QS-Drone C2 LinkFPGA, COTSPQC-encrypted command and control for UAVs with quantum-safe telemetry and mission authority links
PQC-Swarm AuthenticationFPGAML-KEM group key exchange and ML-DSA node authentication for autonomous swarm platforms
QS Autonomous Decision ChainSoftwarePQC-signed mission commands with verified chain of authority for autonomous platform operations
QRNG for Swarm CoordinationFPGAQuantum random task allocation for unpredictable swarm behavior and adversary-resistant coordination
AI-PQC Autonomous Threat AssessmentFPGA, SoftwareML threat assessment with PQC-secured sensor-to-decision pipeline for autonomous defense platforms

FPGA Solutions for Autonomous Systems

SolutionDescription
QS-Drone C2 LinkFPGA IP core implementing ML-KEM-768 + ML-DSA-65 acceleration for real-time PQC-encrypted UAV command and control. Supports SOSA/OpenVPX integration and low-latency bidirectional telemetry protection.
PQC-Swarm AuthenticationHardware-accelerated ML-KEM group key establishment and ML-DSA mutual authentication for autonomous swarm nodes. Handles dynamic join/leave with quantum-safe group rekeying across hundreds of platforms.
QRNG for Swarm CoordinationTrue quantum random number generator core driving swarm task allocation and formation selection. Provides mathematically proven unpredictability for adversary-resistant autonomous coordination patterns.
AI-PQC Autonomous Threat AssessmentFPGA-accelerated ML inference engine with integrated PQC pipeline for sensor data authentication, threat classification, and PQC-signed assessment distribution across autonomous platform networks.

COTS Solutions for Autonomous Systems

SolutionDescription
QS-Drone C2 LinkDrop-in COTS module for quantum-safe UAV command and control. Integrates PQC-encrypted uplink/downlink with hybrid classical+post-quantum key exchange for rapid deployment into existing drone platforms without hardware redesign.

AI-Integrated Autonomous Systems Solutions

SolutionDescription
AI-PQC Autonomous Threat AssessmentMachine learning threat assessment engine with PQC-secured sensor-to-decision pipeline. Performs real-time threat classification on authenticated sensor data, generates PQC-signed threat assessments, and distributes verified decisions across autonomous platform networks for coordinated defensive response.

Flexible Integration Options

Choose the delivery model that matches your autonomous platform's integration requirements.

Soft IP

Synthesizable RTL

Complete source cores for integration into your UAV, swarm controller, or autonomous platform FPGA or ASIC. Includes testbench, verification suite, and integration guides.

Firm IP

Optimized Netlists

Pre-characterized for Xilinx UltraScale+, Intel Agilex, and Lattice CertusPro-NX platforms. Guaranteed timing closure and performance for size-weight-power constrained autonomous systems.

COTS Module

Drop-In Upgrade

SOSA-aligned modules and standalone PQC units for rapid quantum-safe deployment into existing UAV and robotic platforms without hardware redesign.

Adjacent Defense Domains

Quantum-safe solutions that complement autonomous systems and robotics security.

Secure your autonomous systems against quantum threats

Contact us for quantum vulnerability assessments, solution evaluations, or custom integration for your autonomous defense platform.