{
  "id": 7760062,
  "title": "Java 27 Delivers Post-Quantum Cryptography, Future Language Innovation, Helidon 27, JavaFX 27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/java-27-delivers-post-quantum-cryptography-future-language-innovation",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "InfoQ",
    "slug": "infoq",
    "url": "https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/09/java27-released/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oracle has introduced Java 27, a programming language and virtual machine update, featuring post-quantum cryptography, advanced language innovation, and new projects like Helidon 27 and JavaFX 27. The release includes nine Java Enhancement Proposals (JEPs), with five still in the preview and incubator stages. Security enhancements are highlighted, with a focus on preparing Java for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by integrating standardized PQC algorithms and TLS. Key features include the Quantum-Resistant Module-Lattice-Based Key Encapsulation Mechanism (JEP 496) and Digital Signature Algorithm (JEP 497), as well as the Key Derivation Function API (JEP 510) and Post-Quantum Hybrid Key Exchange for TLS 1.3 (JEP 527). Additionally, the PEM Encodings of Cryptographic Objects (JEP 538) provides an API for encoding and decoding cryptographic objects in PEM format. Helidon 27, JavaFX 27, Jipher 20, and a VS Code extension are also released, showcasing improvements in rendering, text editing, accessibility, and security. Oracle Jipher 20, a Java Cryptographic Service Provider, offers FIPS 140-3 compliance and expanded support for recent JDK versions. A launch event discussed performance, security, Structured Concurrency, and Compact Object Headers, with JDK 28 slated for a March 2027 release.",
  "summary": "Oracle has released version 27 of the Java programming language and virtual machine. As the second non-LTS release since JDK 25, the final feature set includes nine JEPs, five of which are still progressing through the preview and incubator stages. This release focuses on strengthening security, future language innovation, and projects under the auspices of the Java Verified Portfolio. By Michael…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}