DARPA Awards $28M Contract
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IonQ has secured a $28 million contract extension from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for its shoebox-sized atomic clocks, which can lose only one second in 30 million years. The contract highlights the importance of precise timing in defense applications. The technology has potential implications for various military systems.
Why it matters
The development of highly accurate atomic clocks is crucial for advanced defense systems, including navigation, communication, and cybersecurity applications, where precise timing is essential.
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