China claims it's working on 10 quantum weapons for cyber warfare

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is actively developing and testing over 10 experimental quantum cyberwarfare tools aimed at extracting high-value intelligence from public cyberspace and enhancing battlefield decision-making. Led by a supercomputing lab at the National University of Defense Technology, this initiative integrates quantum computing with cloud computing and artificial intelligence to process vast amounts of military data rapidly. PLA commanders believe these quantum capabilities will enable near real-time battlefield awareness, allowing faster decisions and more efficient resource allocation during conflicts where digital dominance and rapid adaptation are critical. Beyond cyber intelligence, the PLA is focusing on quantum sensing and positioning technologies to detect stealth threats and provide secure navigation resistant to GPS jamming or spoofing. Quantum sensing could improve air defense by identifying low-observable aircraft, while quantum positioning systems would ensure reliable navigation even when satellite signals are disrupted. Researchers are collaborating closely with front-line troops to tailor these technologies to operational needs, aiming to create unified situational awareness maps and enhance command and control capabilities. However, PLA