IonQ wins DARPA contract for military quantum computing development
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Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 30
IonQ wins DARPA contract for military quantum computing development
15 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 30
IonQ said it was selected alongside several other companies, adding a defence-focused opportunity to fourth-quarter revenue of $61.9m, up 429% year on year.
The company forecasts 2026 revenue of $235m, versus $130m in 2025, as it pushes trapped-ion systems it says deliver industry-leading accuracy.
The award could accelerate military deployment of IonQ's technology and strengthen its position in a quantum computing market investors increasingly view as nearing broader commercial use.
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