Keywords:
Optical Ground Station, Quantum-Secure Network, Free-Space Optical Communication, Cybersecurity, Defence-in-Depth.
The Abu Dhabi Quantum Optical Ground Station (ADQOGS), developed by the Quantum Research Centre at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), is a technological facility designed to address future threats to secure communications. This paper details the architecture, tested capabilities, and applications of ADQOGS. It outlines its potential in enabling global quantum-secure communication networks, regional cyber defence, and Abu Dhabi’s emerging regional leadership in quantum technologies.
