Oracle Releases Java 27 and Strengthens Post-Quantum Cryptography Support

New release delivers nine JDK Enhancement Proposals to boost developer productivity and improve application performance while strengthening Java's post-quantum cryptography and AI capabilities

Release offers JavaFX 27 to help developers build interactive user experiences, and Helidon 27 for the development of lightweight microservices

JDK 28 early access previews upcoming Java innovations, including Project Valhalla

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced the availability of Java 27, the latest version of the world's number one programming language and development platform. Featuring thousands of performance, stability, security, and productivity improvements, Java 27 (Oracle JDK 27) provides a strong foundation for continued Java innovation. To help organizations prepare for more secure communications in a post-quantum world, Java 27 advances its post-quantum cryptography (PQC) capabilities with hybrid key exchange for TLS 1.3. Oracle is also highlighting JDK 28 early access (EA) to preview future innovations such as Project Valhalla. In addition, Oracle is announcing aligned updates across the Java ecosystem and Oracle Java Verified Portfolio (JVP), including Helidon 27 for lightweight microservices, JavaFX 27 for rich client applications, and Oracle Jipher 20, now part of JVP, to help customers deploy Java applications in FIPS 140-regulated environments. To learn more about Java 27, join the livestream at 10am CT on Tuesday, September 15^th here.