“Quantum Computation and Communication is one of five themes for future logistics innovation identified by the Army Logistics Innovation Agency (LIA) at Fort Belvoir, Virginia”, says the article in Army Logistician. The article, published in the official magazine for Army logistics, marks quantum computing as one of five promising technologies that may improve logistics effectiveness significantly, with logistics functions significantly improved and logistics requirements radically reduced.

Actually it’s impossible to name any field within military domain that will be untouched by advances in quantum computing, implies a recently published market study Quantum Computing Market Forecast 2015-2020. According to this market study, the governments are the major driving force behind investments in quantum computing technology, viewed as:

  • a geopolitical game changer;
  • a key technology in developing new weapons and breaking into adversary communications;
  • the ultimate solution for secure communications.

Relevant info:
IBM Reaches Milestone in Bringing Closer Full-Scale Quantum Computer
Quantum Computing Market Getting Closer and It’s Huge