Executive order jumpstarts Pentagon’s quantum sensor projects

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The Pentagon has issued executive orders to accelerate its quantum sensor projects, aiming to deploy three types of quantum sensors by 2028. The orders also support the Energy Department's quantum supercomputer efforts and advise on combating quantum cyber threats.

Two executive orders signed today direct the Defense Department to field three new types of quantum sensors by 2028, assist the Energy Department in building a quantum supercomputer, and advise other agencies on defeating quantum hackers.