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IBM, Lockheed Martin Partner on Quantum Computing

September 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

IBM and Lockheed Martin partner on quantum computing project.
Swiss defense deal funds research initiative.
Project focuses on autonomous navigation and materials science.
IBM Quantum System Two installed at Swiss National Supercomputing Centre.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate a new path for funding quantum research through defense procurement, suggesting a potential shift in how companies approach quantum technology development. The collaboration could accelerate the development of quantum computing in the aerospace sector, which may have significant implications for future military platforms.

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What Happened

Defense Deal Funds Swiss Quantum Research Initiative

IBM and Lockheed Martin have partnered on a quantum computing project, leveraging a Swiss defense deal to fund research into autonomous navigation and materials science. The initiative, which includes the installation of an IBM Quantum System Two at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre, may signal a new approach to funding quantum technology development. The project is supported by a defense industrial offset arrangement, which requires foreign contractors to reinvest in domestic industry and research. This was first reported by MarketBeat.

Source | Originally Published: September 11, 2026

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