AI-Driven Drones Enter the Quantum Era, Unlocking a New High-Growth Defense and Commercial Market

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• The broader quantum computing market is expected to grow from $3.52 billion in 2025 to over $20 billion by 2030, with specialized applications in aerospace and defense, such as drone operations, representing a significant growth driver

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• Quantum computing is one of the most consequential technologies shaping the future of national defense, economic competitiveness, and global security

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• Quantum computing market is projected to reach USD 20.20 billion by 2030 from USD 3.52 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 41.8% during the forecast period

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• Creating our own quantum computer prototype is an important foundational step in having a vertically integrated platform designed to handle the massive volumes of data generated by our drone systems and to support mission-critical intelligence capabilities that modern defense forces demand

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• Our open and modular architecture enables the hands-on R&D and innovation C-DAC requires to bring hybrid classical-quantum supercomputing to their community of scientific and industrial partners. This highlights the growing demand for on-premises quantum computers as national governments prioritize quantum computing, and Rigetti's leadership in delivering state-of-the-art quantum computing systems for the world's leading researchers

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• D-Wave expects the acquisition to significantly accelerate the time to a scaled, error-corrected gate-model quantum computer alongside and complementary to its commercial annealing quantum computing systems

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• We are honored that C-DAC has recognized the value of Rigetti's quantum computing technology and expertise by selecting our system for the first quantum computer to be installed and integrated into their supercomputing data center and systems

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• ZenaTech currently expects to have the five qubit quantum prototype complete and be operational later in 2026

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• We are building a technology platform to strengthen autonomous operations in contested environments, enhancing security and resilience, as well as to position ZenaTech for larger, long-term defense opportunities that align with global defense priorities

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• Katie has spent her entire career as a passionate advocate to ensure the United States maintains its technological edge—from strengthening the industrial base to protecting critical systems and capabilities across the Department of War. Her passion for defending the nation and advancing the kind of breakthrough innovation that quantum computing represents will help accelerate IonQ's growth and impact

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