Aquark Augments Networked Radars With Quantum-Based Timing in Trial

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Aquark Technologies and partners demonstrated that quantum-based atomic clocks can synchronize networked military radars and maintain an accurate operational picture without relying on GNSS timing.

The June 2026 Royal Navy trial used two AQlock 2.0 cold-atom clocks with separate radar systems to simulate GNSS-denied and spoofed conditions.

The trial showed the radar network could operate solely on AQlock timing, degrade predictably during timing disruption and rapidly recover once synchronization was restored.

PRESS RELEASE — Aquark Technologies, alongside the Royal Navy, Saab UK, Qinetiq and DSTL, successfully completed a UK trial, working with a Royal Navy ship’s radar system to give accurate navigation information. The trial demonstrates the benefits of integrating quantum-based time servers with two networked radars to maintain a coherent operational picture in GNSS-denied environments.