Trump signs orders to boost quantum research, security
The orders direct a national effort to build a scientific quantum computer and move federal systems to post-quantum cryptography by 2031.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders in the Oval Office to accelerate quantum computing research and secure federal systems against cyber threats through post-quantum cryptography.
- To counter adversaries like China, the administration initiates new quantum sensing initiatives while setting goals for migrating government systems to post-quantum standards by 2030 or 2031.
- The Commerce Department recently provided $2 billion in federal funding to nine quantum companies, while new directives task the Pentagon with deploying quantum-enabled sensors by 2028.
- During the signing ceremony, President Trump stumbled while reading 'quantum cryptography,' prompting social media commentary; National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross stated the actions ensure American systems remain "trusted, and secure, and safe moving forward.
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President Donald Trump signed two executive orders this Monday to accelerate the development of a high-performance quantum computer and strengthen the protection of government computer systems against the threats posed by that same technology. The measure, according to the order text, aims to consolidate the advantage of the United States in a competition with China that could redefine science and cybersecurity in the next decade. "The advent of…
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(Background) WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 22: U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it in the Oval Office of the White House on June 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump signed two orders on quantum computing. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) / (R) Photo via: White House OAN Staff Brooke Mallory6:25 PM – Monday, June 22, 2026 Cementing American dominance in the next frontier of global technology and national …
US president signs executive orders on quantum innovation
Order establishes national effort to develop 1st ever quantum computer powerful enough to initiate era of quantum-enabled scientific discovery and accelerate quantum capabilities for commercial applications, White House says
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