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Utilizing quantum mechanics, quantum navigation can extend submarines' underwater time by using a single atom's motion to determine precise positioning.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Australia has contracted Q-CTRL for system development.
  2. Submarine navigation faces challenges due to absent GPS and visual cues.
  3. Existing navigation methods lead to course deviations due to error accumulation.
  4. Q-CTRL's system enhances navigation accuracy using quantum sensors.
  5. Software ruggedness is employed to counter interference and uphold reliability.

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