Quantum key distribution (QKD) constitutes a symmetric secret key negotiation protocol
capable of maintaining information-theoretic security. Given the recent advances in QKD …

Space-air-ground-sea integrated network (SAGSIN), which integrates satellite
communication networks, aerial networks, terrestrial networks, and marine communication …

Driven by the ever-increasing requirements of ultrahigh spectral efficiency, ultralow latency,
and massive connectivity, the forefront of wireless research calls for the design of advanced …

Satellite communications (Satcoms) systems have become an integral part of modern
society, providing critical infrastructure for a wide range of applications. However, as the …

The disruptive technology of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, is a trend with
increasing applications and practical relevance in the current and future society. Despite the …

The integration of satellite and terrestrial networks has become inevitable in the next
generations of communications networks due to emerging needs of ubiquitous connectivity …

Due to recent advancements in quantum drones, the Internet of Quantum Drones (IoQDs),
and Drone-to-Satellite connectivity, several advantages have been anticipated for real-time …

Satellites and aerial platforms can be significant in the development of new
telecommunications networks, allowing to deploy networks with extremely high performance …

The potential synergy between quantum communications and future wireless
communication systems is explored. By proposing a quantum-native or quantum-by-design …

This paper studies the design and performance analysis of relay-assisted satellite free-
space optics (FSO) quantum key distribution (QKD) systems for secure vehicular networks …