- National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) signed into law on December 22, 2023
- NDAA includes quantum pilot program dedicated to near-term quantum computing applications, which D-Wave has already been developing, and calls for consideration of all quantum technologies (annealing, hybrid and gate model)
- Legislation promotes cultivating and strengthening relationships between the Department of Defense, academic institutions, small enterprises, and unconventional defense contractors
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, software, and services, commends U.S. policymakers for including a groundbreaking quantum pilot program, dedicated to near-term quantum computing applications, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) signed into law December 22, 2023 (https://ibn.fm/5teyZ).
The initiative establishes a program that primarily focuses on developing near-term applications to tackle complex computational problems faced by the Department of Defense (“DOD”), including those affecting the Armed Forces. Its core objective is to assess, evaluate, and implement quantum and quantum-hybrid…
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