President Joe Biden looks at a quantum computer as he tours the IBM facility in Poughkeepsie, New York, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) Don’t look now: The next generation of cybersecurity threats is already here With the advent of quantum computing, a new level of cybersecurity concerns arise. May 17, 2023 By Adm. (Ret.) John Richardson
Energy of an atom (Getty Images) Pentagon seeks $75M for new program to accelerate quantum tech transition Such an investment “will be key” to ensuring the U.S. is competitive in the future, one expert said. Apr 12, 2023 By Brandi Vincent
Washington DC – Capitol (Source: Getty Images) Congress’ $1.7T omnibus makes accelerating emerging defense tech a national priority The funding package provides a 10% increase to Pentagon funding — here’s a rundown of notable tech inclusions. Dec 21, 2022 By Brandi Vincent
Quantum supercomputer (Getty Images) Air Force selects SandboxAQ, an Alphabet spinoff, to help quantum-proof its networks This new SBIR contract award marks SandboxAQ's first deal with the U.S. military since it spun-off from Google’s parent company. Nov 21, 2022 By Brandi Vincent
(Source: Getty Images) AFRL to make new chips to ‘control and process’ qubits for future quantum computers A new $22.5M contract is indended to advance the photonic approach to quantum processing. Oct 24, 2022 By Brandi Vincent
President Biden signs CHIPS and Science Act on White House Lawn. (Photo by Brandi Vincent) Biden signs CHIPS and Science Act to spur US-made national security technologies The new law provides roughly $52.7 billion to help drive semiconductor research and innovation. Aug 9, 2022 By Brandi Vincent
Quantum computing concept art. (Getty Images) Pentagon confronting many unknowns in driving quantum breakthroughs DOD's leading quantum-focused official said he's open to all ideas — even bad ones — regarding how to proceed with the ultramodern technology. Jul 29, 2022 By Brandi Vincent
United States and South Korea flag together realtions textile cloth fabric texture US, Republic of Korea intensify cooperation on emerging and disruptive technologies They’re planning a new forum and other collaborative engagements as political tensions evolve in the Indo-Pacific. Jun 9, 2022 By Brandi Vincent
(Getty Images) Special Operations Command trying to prepare for quantum computing threat Adversaries could have new quantum computing and decryption capabilities by the end of this decade, SOCOM's chief data officer is warning. May 19, 2022 By Jon Harper
(Getty Images) White House launches plan to safeguard US infrastructure against quantum computers of the future Future quantum computers might break much of the cryptography that currently protects modern digital communication on the internet. May 4, 2022 By Brandi Vincent