Given the large sums tied to expensive weapon systems  think $100-million-plus per F-35 fighter  its easy to forget the U.S. Department of Defense is a penny-pincher at heart. Speaking at the Quantum Economic Development Consortiums (QEDC) annual meeting last week, DoDs top quantum research director, John Burke, reminded the gathering, After the Army pays for people fuel, food and ammunition, theres not that much money left over for new tech. So, it needs to be very inexpensive.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is taking a strategic approach to quantum computing, recognizing the potential cost savings it could bring to the expensive weapon systems it invests in. Despite the billions of dollars spent on advanced fighter jets like the F-35, the DoD remains frugal when it comes to allocating funds for new technologies. At the recent Quantum Economic Development Consortiums annual meeting, John Burke, the DoDs top quantum research director, emphasized the importance of cost-effectiveness in developing quantum technologies. With limited resources available after covering essential expenses like personnel, fuel, food, and ammunition, the DoD is prioritizing the affordability of quantum computing solutions. By taking a long-term view of quantum computing, the DoD aims to harness the power of this emerging technology without breaking the bank. To learn more about the DoDs approach to quantum computing, read the full article at https://www.hpcwire.com/2023/12/19/dod-takes-a-long-view-of-quantum-computing/.

DoD Takes a Long View of Quantum Computing