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As part of SIPRI’s efforts to counter disinformation, the summary of SIPRI Yearbook 2026 is now available in English, Arabic, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Ukrainian.

The second quantum revolution is enabling key advances in quantum computing. In response, states are increasingly treating quantum computers as strategic technology, applying export controls and other technology security policies to them. Since 2023, European Union member states, South Korea and the United States, which are all key technology partners in the development of quantum computers, have adopted export controls on quantum computing technology.

On 15 and 18 September, SIPRI experts took part in the annual EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) Consultative Meeting in Brussels.