IonQ and General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) have partnered to bring the power of quantum computing to government and defense sectors.
Together, the companies will co-develop and market advanced quantum processing and networking applications to address high-impact use cases, including quantum AI extensions, resource optimization and anomaly detection. This collaboration aims to deliver transformative capabilities for federal, and state governments, meeting critical challenges with cutting-edge solutions.
Ben Gianni, Senior Vice President and CTO, GDIT, said: “This expanded partnership will enable us to harness the next generation of computational power to deliver innovative solutions that address critical mission needs.”
Rima Alameddine, IonQ’s Chief Revenue Officer, said: “This collaboration allows us to leverage our combined capabilities to introduce quantum computing to government and defense sectors, supporting high-priority projects.”
Earlier this year, IonQ and GDIT partnered with a major intelligence agency to advance its quantum readiness. The two companies leveraged quantum and AI technologies to enhance the agency’s data analysis and mission capabilities.
Today’s news builds on IonQ’s ongoing work in the federal sector, advancing its efforts to integrate quantum networks into future operations.
Most recently, IonQ announced a new $54.5 million contract with existing customer US Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) which marked the largest 2024 quantum contract award in the US.
IonQ also won a $5.7 million contract for a first-of-its-kind, multi-node, blind quantum computing system initiative for the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS).
