Defense Domain • 5 Solutions

Quantum-Safe Electro-Optics & Imaging

Protect ISR video streams, targeting data integrity, image metadata, and reconnaissance analytics against quantum computing threats. From PQC-encrypted full-motion video to AI-augmented ISR target recognition with quantum-safe inference pipelines.

ISR Video Protection

Real-time PQC encryption of H.265/JPEG2000 ISR video streams ensures classified full-motion video remains secure against future quantum decryption attacks.

PQC-Signed Targeting

ML-DSA signed target coordinates and geolocation data provide quantum-safe integrity for precision strike and reconnaissance missions.

AI-PQC ISR Analytics

Machine learning target recognition with PQC-secured inference pipelines ensures trusted ISR intelligence from sensor to decision-maker.

Why electro-optics systems are vulnerable

Modern ISR platforms rely on encrypted video downlinks, authenticated targeting data, and secure metadata channels between airborne sensors, ground stations, and command centers. These links use RSA and ECC-based key exchange that will be broken by quantum computers.

Harvest-now-decrypt-later attacks can capture classified ISR imagery today for future quantum decryption. Targeting coordinate chains using classical crypto are vulnerable to manipulation. Image metadata and KLV streams are at risk of interception and tampering.

  • ISR video encryption compromised by quantum-capable adversaries
  • Target coordinates intercepted and manipulated via quantum attack
  • Classified imagery decrypted through harvest-now-decrypt-later
  • KLV/MISB metadata streams vulnerable to quantum-era interception
  • Image authentication and provenance chains broken by quantum forgery

Domain Specifications

ParameterValue
Solutions Available5 quantum-safe solutions
FPGA Solutions4 (video, targeting, watermark, AI)
Firmware & Platforms1 (metadata protection)
AI-Integrated1 (ISR analytics)
StandardsFIPS 203, 204, CNSA 2.0
Migration Phase2025-2030 (hybrid first)

All Quantum-Safe Electro-Optics Solutions

SolutionTypeDescription
QS-ISR Video EncryptorFPGAReal-time PQC-encrypted H.265/JPEG2000 ISR video stream with ML-KEM key exchange and line-rate throughput
PQC-Signed Target CoordinatesFPGAML-DSA signed targeting data with quantum-safe integrity for precision geolocation and strike coordination
QS-Image Metadata ProtectionSoftwarePQC-encrypted KLV/MISB metadata for ISR with authenticated sensor parameters and geolocation fields
QRNG-Seeded Image WatermarkingFPGAQuantum random steganographic markers for image authentication and provenance verification
AI-PQC ISR AnalyticsFPGA, SoftwareML target recognition with PQC-secured inference pipeline for trusted ISR intelligence output

FPGA Solutions for Electro-Optics

SolutionDescription
QS-ISR Video EncryptorSynthesizable RTL core implementing ML-KEM-768 for real-time PQC encryption of H.265 and JPEG2000 ISR video streams. Supports SOSA/OpenVPX integration with line-rate throughput.
PQC-Signed Target CoordinatesFPGA IP core for ML-DSA-65 signed targeting data. Provides quantum-safe integrity verification for geolocation coordinates, elevation data, and strike parameters.
QRNG-Seeded Image WatermarkingTrue quantum random number generator core producing steganographic markers embedded in ISR imagery for tamper detection and chain-of-custody authentication.
AI-PQC ISR AnalyticsNeural network inference engine with PQC-secured model loading and classified output protection for automated target recognition in ISR video feeds.

Firmware & Platforms for Electro-Optics

SolutionDescription
QS-Image Metadata ProtectionSoftware library for PQC-encrypted KLV/MISB metadata streams. Protects sensor parameters, geolocation fields, platform attitude data, and mission identifiers with ML-KEM + ML-DSA hybrid encryption. Integrates with standard ISR ground station and exploitation toolchains.

AI-Integrated Electro-Optics Solutions

SolutionDescription
AI-PQC ISR AnalyticsMachine learning model trained for automated target recognition across EO/IR sensor modalities. Detects vehicles, infrastructure, and activity patterns in full-motion video and still imagery. All classification results and model updates are PQC-signed for chain-of-custody integrity. Inference pipeline secured end-to-end from sensor input to intelligence output.

Flexible Integration Options

Choose the delivery model that matches your electro-optics platform's integration requirements.

Soft IP

Synthesizable RTL

Complete source cores for integration into your ISR processing FPGA or imaging pipeline ASIC. Includes testbench, verification suite, and integration guides.

Firm IP

Optimized Netlists

Pre-characterized for Xilinx UltraScale+, Intel Agilex, or specific ASIC nodes. Guaranteed timing closure and performance for video-rate processing.

COTS Module

VPX Drop-In

SOSA-aligned 3U/6U VPX modules with PQC encryption for ISR video recording, crypto-agile imagery links, and standalone sensor node deployment.

Adjacent Defense Domains

Quantum-safe solutions that complement electro-optics and imaging security.

Secure your electro-optics systems against quantum threats

Contact us for quantum vulnerability assessments, solution evaluations, or custom integration for your ISR and imaging platforms.