Wednesday, 23 September, 2026
Quantum Leap for Defense: Microsoft Grants DARPA Hands-On Access
By TechShots Studio
Microsoft is providing DARPA researchers with direct, on-site physical access to its new Majorana 2 quantum computer at a research center in Maryland. Moving past remote evaluations, the arrangement allows military experts to independently boot, stress-test, and benchmark the hardware, establishing vital engineering rigor to assess whether the system's performance justifies its costs as Microsoft targets a 2029 commercial release.
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