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United States Defense Department agency funding advanced and high-risk research.

darpa.milProgram Manager: Justin CohenPart of United States Department of Defense
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Apr 29, 2026
QuantumNews
The Switch That Doesn't Collapse the Qubit

Cisco's research prototype and DARPA's 19-team backbone program together define what the first-generation network layer of a quantum-classical hybrid actually looks like, and what still doesn't work.

Apr 29, 2026 · By SCN Staff · 12 min read
Apr 16, 2026
QuantumAnalysis
DARPA bets on mixed-modality qubits with new HARQ program

DARPA's new HARQ program funds 19 teams to build a heterogeneous quantum computer that mixes trapped-ion, neutral-atom, superconducting, and diamond qubits over a shared photonic backbone, targeting a 1,000x cut in physical resource demand.

Apr 16, 2026 · By SCN Staff · 7 min read
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