Quantum Cyber Files Patent with USPTO for Autonomous Naval Mine Countermeasure System Addressing Iran's Mining of the Strait of Hormuz and Trump Administration Homeland Security Priorities

Quantum Cyber has filed a patent with the USPTO for an autonomous naval mine countermeasure system specifically designed to address Iran's mining threats in the Strait of Hormuz. The system utilizes UAV-deployed technology that can autonomously survey and neutralize naval mines without putting military personnel at risk, targeting a documented capability gap identified by the U.S. Navy in one of the world's most strategically important maritime passages. The technology represents a significant advancement in autonomous defense systems, combining unmanned aerial vehicle deployment with autonomous detection and neutralization capabilities. Given that the Strait of Hormuz handles approximately 20 percent of the global oil supply, the system addresses both immediate geopolitical security concerns and broader maritime infrastructure protection. The patent filing aligns with Trump administration homeland security priorities and represents a potential solution to asymmetric warfare threats in critical shipping lanes.