Military Task-Technology Fit and Utilization of Quantum Technologies

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Organizational and technical perspectives have been explored to shed light on implications for armed forces, however, only limited academic attention has been directed towards the connection between applications and operational environments. Consequently, this paper investigates the unique context of applying QTs to accomplish military tasks for the purpose of enhancing their potential impact. This is examined through a theoretical model by Goodhue and Thompson concerning task-technology fit and utilization. Firstly, two Danish national strategies and a NATO Challenge Programme are analyzed to identify similarities and differences in technology and task characteristics. Secondly, the utilization aspect of the original model is explored by introducing a new framework that simultaneously enables a categorization of QTs according to both operational environments and contributions to task solution. In conclusion, the paper identifies potential fits between QTs and military tasks and specifies expected operational environments and potential task solutions of QTs. This paper thus advances the current understanding of how QTs can be applied in a military context with insights for other emerging and disruptive technologies as well as the ecosystems responsible for developing these technologies. Quantum technology Military applications Dual-use technology Task-Technology Fit Utilization Quantum computing Quantum communication Quantum sensing Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Under Review Version 1 posted Editorial decision: Revision requested 30 Mar, 2026 Reviews received at journal 18 Feb, 2026 Reviewers agreed at journal 11 Feb, 2026 Reviewers invited by journal 03 Feb, 2026 Editor assigned by journal 02 Feb, 2026 Submission checks completed at journal 28 Jan, 2026 First submitted to journal 28 Jan, 2026 You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. Our growing team is made up of researchers and industry professionals working together to solve the most critical problems facing scientific publishing. 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