SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) and Parrot SA announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to integrate post-quantum cryptography technologies into Parrot's next generation of professional drones.

The companies have collaborated for several years on cybersecurity for Parrot's professional drone platforms. SEALSQ's secure semiconductor technology is currently embedded in Parrot's ANAFI UKR tactical micro-drone and CHUCK 3.0 autopilot system, as well as previous models including the ANAFI Ai and ANAFI USA.

The expanded partnership will focus on developing quantum-resistant cryptographic technologies for secure authentication, encrypted communications, and trusted device identity designed to withstand both classical and quantum-era cyberattacks. The companies plan to begin with a proof of concept development.

SEALSQ provides NIST FIPS compliant and Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure elements for Parrot's current drone platforms, enabling cryptographic device identity, tamper-resistant key storage, and secure boot integrity. The security features include zero data sharing without user consent, full data privacy between drone and operator device, SD card AES-XTS encryption with 512-bit keys, and digitally signed firmware.

The integration addresses regulatory requirements including the U.S. National Security Agency's Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0, which mandates migration to quantum-resistant algorithms for systems handling national security information. The framework requires adoption of NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography algorithms for government and defense applications.

"With frameworks like CNSA 2.0 now setting binding PQC migration timelines for national security systems, being quantum-ready is no longer optional for platforms serving government and defense customers," said Carlos Moreira, chairman and CEO of SEALSQ.

Henri Seydoux, CEO of Parrot, stated that post-quantum cryptography is becoming mandatory for platforms engaged in sensitive government and public safety missions, with compliance deadlines already established and similar requirements developing across Europe and NATO.

The information is based on a press release statement from the companies.