A quantum-enabled timing system developed by Infleqtion and Safran Electronics has moved beyond GPS-level precision, achieving picosecond accuracy in a live environment test.
Conducted with Quantum Corridor, the demo paired Infleqtion’s Tiqker quantum optical clock with Safran’s White Rabbit and SecureSync synchronization platforms.
The result highlights a level of precision far beyond satellite-based timing systems, which are typically limited to nanosecond accuracy.
Rather than focusing on peak performance alone, the architecture is built around maintaining stable synchronization in conditions where satellite signals are weak, degraded, or unavailable.
The goal: keep mission-critical operations always aligned, even when traditional positioning and timing sources are disrupted.
“Resilient timing is foundational to national security, secure communications, and the infrastructure the global economy runs on,” said Matt Kinsella, chief executive officer of Infleqtion.
“We’ve combined quantum precision with proven synchronization systems to deliver the independence and reliability that mission-critical operations demand.”
Shifting Away From Satellite Timing
Modern defense and civilian infrastructure rely on satellite-based navigation networks for precise timing, but these signals remain vulnerable to disruption.
Jamming or interference can ripple across military, financial, and energy systems.
By reducing dependence on external satellite signals, the system aims to provide more stable and resilient synchronization for critical operations.
The system is now available globally to users across allied defense, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure sectors.
