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title: "Lockheed Martin launches Quantum Innovation Center to accelerate quantum R&D for national security missions"
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# Lockheed Martin launches Quantum Innovation Center to accelerate quantum R&D for national security missions

-   Lockheed Martin launched the Quantum Innovation Center on Sept. 23, 2026 to accelerate quantum R&D and prototype delivery for national security missions. \* The center targets defense-ready capabilities in quantum navigation, communications, sensing, and quantum computing, aiming to scale development speed across programs. \* QuIC will integrate external quantum technology, including portfolio companies backed by Lockheed Martin Ventures’ expanded $1 billion fund. \* Workforce initiatives include a Quantum Talent Pipeline for employee training and Quantum Sprouts for internal R&D funding to speed system integration. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Lockheed Martin Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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