Singapore Launches 115-PetaFLOPS ASPIRE 2B Supercomputer With 1,500 H200 GPUs
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Updated · HPCwire · Jun 25
Singapore Launches 115-PetaFLOPS ASPIRE 2B Supercomputer With 1,500 H200 GPUs
2 articles · Updated · HPCwire · Jun 25
Summary
ASPIRE 2B delivers up to 115 petaFLOPS—about four times the combined capacity of ASPIRE 2A and 2A+—marking a major expansion of Singapore’s national research computing infrastructure.
More than 1,500 NVIDIA H200 GPUs make it Singapore’s largest research-focused NVIDIA GPU cluster, built to handle AI training, inference, large-scale analytics and scientific simulations in one environment.
The system is also being prepared for hybrid quantum-classical computing through a planned link to Quantinuum’s Helios quantum computer, targeted for installation in Singapore near the end of 2026.
NSCC said the machine will support higher-resolution climate and weather modeling, larger Southeast Asia-focused sovereign AI models, healthcare projects such as SIMFONI, and other compute-heavy robotics and science workloads.
ASPIRE 2B is part of a S$270 million national investment announced in 2024, underscoring Singapore’s broader push to strengthen trusted AI, scientific research and local computing talent.
How will Singapore's $270M supercomputer balance national research priorities against its immense operational and environmental costs?
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ASPIRE 2B Launch: Singapore’s 115-PetaFLOPS Leap in Supercomputing for AI and Science
Overview
Singapore launched ASPIRE 2B, its latest national supercomputer, on June 8, 2026. ASPIRE 2B is a major upgrade to the country’s computational infrastructure, offering 115 petaFLOPS of compute power—four times more than previous systems. This leap in performance allows researchers to solve complex problems much faster and with greater accuracy. ASPIRE 2B is central to Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0, aiming to boost research and innovation. With its advanced capabilities, the supercomputer supports a wide range of scientific and AI-driven projects, helping Singapore stay at the forefront of global technology and research.