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Emil Michael appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to become undersecretary of defense for research and engineering in Washington, D.C. March 27, 2025. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

Senate confirms former Uber executive as Pentagon’s chief technology officer

The Senate on Wednesday voted 54-43 to confirm businessman Emil Michael as undersecretary of defense for research and engineering and the Pentagon’s CTO.

May 14, 2025 By Jon Harper

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 28: The U.S. Capitol building is seen on April 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Members of the House of the Representatives and the U.S. Senate returned to Washington after a two week recess. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Lawmakers to explore National Quantum Initiative’s future with industry experts

Members of Congress will assess the state of U.S. quantum research, development and technology at a hearing this week.

May 6, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

IBM Quantum System One is seen during the inauguration of Europe’s first IBM Quantum Data Center on October 01, 2024 in Ehningen, Germany. The center will provide cloud-based quantum computing for companies, research institutions and government agencies. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images)

Inside IBM’s complex effort to create and scale next-gen quantum supercomputers

Researchers and engineers at IBM are hustling to build out a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum supercomputer by 2029.

Mar 3, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

A model of IBM Quantum shows the three chandeliers that would be a part of the System Two installation, the System One comprises of one such chandelier, seen during the inauguration of Europe’s first IBM Quantum Data Center on October 01, 2024 in Ehningen, Germany. The center will provide cloud-based quantum computing for companies, research institutions and government agencies. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images)

The international AI race needs quantum computing

Quantum synthetic data is key to addressing looming data availability gaps.

Feb 19, 2025 By Idalia Friedson

A quantum sensor-based magnetic anomaly navigation system gathers data on a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during a flight over Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 22, 2024. SandboxAQ’s concept relies on quantum sensors that detect the Earth’s magnetic field for navigation in the event that the Global Positioning System is jammed or rendered ineffective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

DARPA eyeing new quantum sensing program

Defense officials see quantum sensors as promising capabilities for alternative positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR).

Dec 30, 2024 By Jon Harper

DOD braces for time, scale needed to modernize defenses against quantum hacking

“We’ve got to think ahead as to what the adversary might be working on and develop algorithms that are there in time to meet the adversary’s ability…

Oct 24, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) walks down the steps of the House Of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol on June 14, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Call for new DOD-led quantum hub builds momentum on the Hill

A House lawmaker is proposing a $20 million increase in Army RDT&E funding for a first-of-its-kind quantum center of excellence.

Jun 21, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

House panel calls for a DOD quantum computing Center of Excellence

A subcommittee is pushing for the creation of a new military-focused quantum hub.

May 17, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

DIU launches new emerging tech portfolio, solicits industry for quantum sensing capabilities

The "Emerging Technology" portfolio will focus on transitioning "deep-tech" capabilities from the commercial sector to the Pentagon's business ecosystem.

May 9, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Finnish Marines prepare to board on a Swedish CB90-class fast assault craft ahead of an amphibious assault demonstration during the Nordic Response 24 military exercise on March 10, 2024, at sea near Sorstraumen, above the Arctic Circle in Norway. Nordic Response 24 is part of the larger NATO exercise Steadfast Defender. The exercise involves air, sea, and land forces, with over 100 fighter jets, 50 ships, and over 20,000 troops practicing defensive maneuvres in cold and harsh weather conditions. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

Latest NATO expansion includes massive increase in DIANA innovation accelerator sites

The number of DIANA accelerator sites across the multinational network will more than double, as will the number of related test centers, the alliance announced.

Mar 15, 2024 By Jon Harper