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Trump Directs Changes to Defense Contracting Practices to Prioritize Warfighters
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White House. President Trump's EO seeks to prioritize warfighters by directing changes to defense contracting practices.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at reshaping defense contracting by restricting stock buybacks, corporate distributions and executive compensation practices that the administration says undermine military readiness.

According to a White House fact sheet published Wednesday, the EO aims to ensure that defense companies focus on innovation, production capacity and on-time delivery of capabilities to meet the needs of U.S. warfighters.

The executive order came roughly two months after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, a previous Wash100 awardee, unveiled sweeping Pentagon acquisition reforms designed to speed up capability delivery, boost commercial technology use and hold industry accountable for performance. 

Trump Directs Changes to Defense Contracting Practices to Prioritize Warfighters

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What Does the EO Require of the Secretary of War?

Under the EO, the secretary of war should identify defense contractors that fail to invest their own capital in production capacity, underperform, or maintain inadequate production speed while spending heavily on stock buybacks or other corporate payouts. The policy provides identified vendors with the opportunity to submit remediation plans or coordinate with the secretary to address performance issues. 

If those efforts fail or disputes remain unresolved, the secretary is authorized to pursue enforcement actions, including exercising authorities under the Defense Production Act, amending existing contracts, or using other contract enforcement mechanisms.

Future contracts must allow the secretary to cap executive base salaries at current levels when vendors experience such issues and examine executive incentives to ensure they are directly linked to efforts that prioritize warfighters’ needs.

The EO also requires the secretary to consider denying new advocacy cases or ceasing advocacy efforts for underperforming companies competing for foreign military or direct commercial sales.

What Is the Role of the SEC Under the Executive Order?

Under the policy, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission should reassess safe-harbor protections for defense contractors identified as underperforming.

What Did Trump Say About Executive Pay & Stock Buybacks?

Trump said his administration will cap executive compensation at $5 million and prohibit defense contractors from conducting stock buybacks or paying dividends to shareholders, according to Federal News Network.

“All United State Defense Contractors, and the Defense Industry as a whole, BEWARE: While we make the best Military Equipment in the World (No other Country is even close!), Defense Contractors are currently issuing massive Dividends to their Shareholders and massive Stock Buybacks, at the expense and detriment of investing in Plants and Equipment. This situation will no longer be allowed or tolerated!” Trump said Wednesday in a post on Truth Social.

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Trump Wants $1.5T Defense Funding for FY 2027 to Build ‘Dream Military’
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The Department of War logo. DOW will receive a $1.5 trillion budget in fiscal 2027 under the president's proposal

President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion budget for fiscal year 2027 to build what he described as the “Dream Military.”

In a Truth Social post Wednesday, the president said the increased defense spending will be offset by the “tremendous income” generated by his tariffs.

“After long and difficult negotiations with Senators, Congressmen, Secretaries, and other Political Representatives, I have determined that, for the Good of our Country, especially in these very troubled and dangerous times, our Military Budget for the year 2027 should not be $1 Trillion Dollars, but rather $1.5 Trillion Dollars,” he wrote on the social media site. “This will allow us to build the ‘Dream Military’ that we have long been entitled to and, more importantly, that will keep us SAFE and SECURE, regardless of foe.”

What Is the US Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2026?

The president’s proposed budget would be a significant funding boost for the Pentagon, which will receive $900.6 billion under the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, signed into law on Dec. 19. The defense policy bill allocates funding for shipbuilding, munitions and vehicle procurements, and initiatives such as the Golden Dome for America.

Trump Wants $1.5T Defense Funding for FY 2027 to Build 'Dream Military'

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Why Did Trump Call Out Defense Contractors?

In another social media post, Trump called out the defense industrial base for the slow delivery of critical equipment.

The president said defense contractors are “issuing massive Dividends to their Shareholders and massive Stock Buybacks” instead of investing in modern production plants that will manufacture and maintain future military equipment.

“Defense Companies are not producing our Great Military Equipment rapidly enough and, once produced, not maintaining it properly or quickly,” he stated.

He warned that he will block dividends and stock buybacks until problems are resolved.

The White House issued the Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting executive order on Wednesday, directing the secretary of war to identify underperforming contractors. 

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NIST Requesting Industry Input on Security Risks, Safeguards for Agentic AI
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Concept art of AI. NIST is seeking insights from industry on risks and security practices for agentic AI

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking industry input on practices and methodologies for assessing the secure development and deployment of artificial intelligence agents.

In a request for information posted on the Federal Register Wednesday, NIST said responses will support the mission of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, or CAISI, to evaluate and develop guidelines to mitigate security risks associated with AI.

The agency specifically wants comments on security threats, technical controls, assessment methods, deployment safeguards and research priorities.

Responses are due March 9.

NIST Requesting Industry Input on Security Risks, Safeguards for Agentic AI

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What Security Risks Are Associated With Agentic AI?

NIST explained in the RFI that AI agents can autonomously plan and take actions that may impact real-world systems. The technology can also be deployed with little to no human oversight.

According to the agency, AI agents face security vulnerabilities also present in more traditional software systems. However, they also introduce novel risks that, if exploited, may pose a threat to public safety and slow down the adoption of AI.

The documents identify hijacking, backdoor attacks and data poisoning as some of the risks associated with agentic AI.

What Is CAISI?

CAISI, housed within NIST, was established to serve as industry’s primary point of contact within the government for evaluating and securing commercial AI, especially capabilities that may pose risks to national security.

In December, the organization posted a call for AI experts to work on initiatives that promote AI safety and competition. 

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NRL Tests AI-Driven Hyperspectral Sensing in Coastal Environment Experiment
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NRL logo. NRL completed a hyperspectral imaging experiment to advance AI-enabled sensing for Navy missions.

The Naval Research Laboratory has completed a multi-platform remote sensing experiment designed to advance artificial intelligence applications in hyperspectral imaging and improve how the Navy detects, identifies and characterizes materials in complex coastal environments.

The effort, known as the Coastal Hyperspectral Reflectance Object Material Analysis, or CHROMA, took place from Sept. 4 to 19, 2025, during the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Open Community eXperiment, the Navy said Wednesday. 

According to NRL, the hyperspectral datasets generated during ROCX will be made available to the research community. The data is expected to support both defense and civilian research efforts related to coastal resource management, environmental monitoring and infrastructure protection.

NRL Tests AI-Driven Hyperspectral Sensing in Coastal Environment Experiment

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How Does CHROMA Support Navy Sensing Missions?

CHROMA focused on pairing hyperspectral imaging with AI techniques to improve material detection in littoral and aquatic settings, where cluttered backgrounds and mixed pixels often complicate object identification. 

A central technical challenge addressed during CHROMA was hyperspectral unmixing — the process of separating multiple material signatures that appear within a single pixel. In coastal zones, unresolved mixed pixels can obscure detection accuracy and limit operational usefulness. Hyperspectral sensors capture detailed spectral signatures for each pixel, enabling AI models to distinguish subtle differences between natural environments and engineered materials.

NRL researchers collected data from satellites, crewed aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and ground sensors at the Tait Preserve in Penfield, New York. The site was selected for its coastal-adjacent terrain, allowing researchers to observe how materials behave across different sensing platforms and environmental conditions.

NRL CHROMA Project Lead Katarina Doctor said the resulting datasets will help enhance AI-driven object detection in crowded maritime environments, with applications ranging from threat identification to infrastructure assessment.

How Might the Work Improve Naval Survivability?

The laboratory’s Signature Technology Office provided coated panels to support research into maritime visibility during CHROMA. The data will be used to inform the development of enhanced camouflage coatings.

Scott Ramsey, head of the NRL Signature Technology Office, said “more effective camouflage coatings will make naval platforms harder to detect by advanced surveillance systems.”

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5 Ways Michael Duffey Is Transforming Defense Acquisition
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Michael Duffey. The under secretary of war for acquisition and sustainment is transforming defense acquisition. Here's how.
  • Duffey is shepherding DOW efforts to improve how it acquires critical technologies
  • He is prioritizing new contracting vehicles, working with non-traditional contractors and slashing bureaucracy
  • Get your pressing questions answered by Duffey at the 2026 Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 29!

The Pentagon can’t wait any longer. It wants critical emerging defense technologies in warfighters’ hands faster than ever before, and Michael Duffey is leading the effort to make it happen.

Duffey, the Department of War under secretary for acquisition and sustainment, has five core pillars to better procuring defense technologies. He’s using new acquisition strategies and contracting vehicles to better harness the capabilities of innovative, non-traditional contractors.

He’s reducing bureaucracy and enabling key Pentagon officials to have direct access to Deputy Secretary Steve Feinberg. Duffey is also leveraging new analytics to better evaluate which programs are working, which are not, and how to best fix them. He also plans to reevaluate how GovCons can keep up with new cybersecurity standards for DOW contracts while implementing strategies to attract talented individuals to serve as acquisition professionals.

Let’s dig into five ways Duffey is transforming defense acquisition.

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Who Is Michael Duffey?

Duffey serves as the principal adviser to War secretary and Wash100 Award winner Pete Hegseth on all issues related to contracting, materiel readiness, acquisition, logistics and the defense industrial base. He was previously a partner at Equinox Global Solutions.

Duffey has also served in a variety of federal positions in his career. He was associate director for national security in the Office of Management and Budget during the first Trump administration. Duffey has also served as chief of staff to the under secretary of war for research and engineering and deputy chief of staff to the war secretary.

How Is Michael Duffey Transforming Defense Acquisition?

1. Encouraging New Contracting Strategies

The Pentagon wants to do more business with smaller, non-traditional firms to accelerate competition and innovation. Duffey, during his July confirmation hearing, said this includes leveraging fast and adaptable contracting authorities and using multi-year awards for technologies including energy-releasing materials like propellants.

Acquisition reform, he said, also includes prioritizing industry engagement earlier in the acquisition process and improving the speed from requirement to contract.

We are no longer in an environment where flexible timelines and risk avoidance are acceptable. What once took a decade must now be delivered in months or weeks to stay ahead of the threat. – Michael Duffey

Duffey plans to use Defense Production Act Title III provisions and the Defense Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program to bolster technologies including microelectronics, rare earths and energetics. DPA Title III authorities allow the DOW to create, expand or preserve U.S. industrial manufacturing capacity for technologies, industrial resources and materials crucial to national security.

Duffey wasted no time using DPA Title III authorities to accelerate acquisition. The DOW in September awarded $33 million in contracts to Systima Technologies and R.E. Darling Co. to broaden the solid rocket motor industrial base.

2. Slashing Bureaucracy

Duffey is leading an effort to reduce layers of bureaucracy between program managers and top Pentagon officials for top priority weapon systems including the Golden Dome homeland missile defense system. Duffey said these new “program czars” that report to Deputy Secretary Feinberg will improve acquisition of these systems because they will have a “direct” line to Feinberg and below to the program executive officer or program manager, according to Breaking Defense.

In the case of the Air Force’s new F-47 fighter aircraft, Lt. Gen. Dale White, USAF military deputy, assistant secretary for acquisition, technology and logistics; will report to Feinberg on an everyday basis. He’ll also collaborate with USAF officials in charge of the program and a “governance board” that includes Duffey and USAF Secretary Troy Meink.

“This is … working across all levels of the [DOW] to ensure that we get the right ideas injected and we provide the kind of guidance, training and support to the workforce to ensure they know how to move forward,” Duffey said.

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5 Ways Michael Duffey Is Transforming Defense Acquisition
Artist’s illustration of the U.S. Air Force’s new F-47 fighter aircraft. The program is benefiting from reduced levels of bureaucracy pioneered by Michael Duffey, DOW under secretary for acquisition and sustainment and a keynote speaker at the 2026 Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 29. Photo: USAF.

3. Better Acquisition Analytics

Duffey plans to prioritize the DOW using better data collection, analytics and measurements to align with corporate best practices. He said in his advanced policy questions before his Senate confirmation hearing in March that these are essential to aligning an enterprise the size of the DOW with the goals of getting critical technologies into operators’ hands faster.

The prioritization of data-driven oversight and decision-making, he said, will allow better knowledge of system performance in providing the results and effectiveness of acquisition reforms. It will also provide better results in program affordability and cost growth and industrial base health and competitiveness.

4. Evaluating CMMC

The Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, effort has been one of the hottest topics among government contractors. CMMC, which began its phased rollout in November, has mandatory cybersecurity standards for contractors to do business with the DOW.

Duffey is evaluating CMMC for how industry can best comply with the program. He said in his advanced policy questions that he would review CMMC and examine options to bolster the requirements and implementation so industry can affordably maintain pace with cybersecurity best practices.

He also vowed to review current and future compliance mechanisms, including third-party assessment firms. Managing and assessing cybersecurity compliance, Duffey said, are crucial roles to make sure the defense industrial base is applying the best cybersecurity practices to protect sensitive information.

While CMMC is rolling out in phases over the next 36 months, DOW contracting officials can now start inserting any CMMC level requirements in any contract. A CMMC expert said in November that GovCons can’t take these requirements lightly.

“There’s been this overall feeling of ‘Oh, we’ve got time, this [is a] phased rollout,” said Michael Greenman, Deltek senior manager for cloud solutions. “No, this is not a get-out-of-jail free card. This is not a ‘wait until then’ kind of thing.”

5. Improving the Acquisition Workforce

Duffey is using the DOW’s defense acquisition reforms to attract talented people to serve as acquisition officials.

“We’re certainly always looking for good people to come in and help,” Duffey said in November, as reported by DefenseScoop. “We do have some need for additional personnel, at least in my office, and I suspect across the acquisition workforce.”

He expressed optimism that acquisition workforce initiatives such as portfolio scorecards will help acquisition professionals achieve a better enterprise view and management of programs. This should help the program acquisition executives “manage their own workforce effectively and help them grow through the career ladder.”

Some of the key initiatives of the DOW’s acquisition reform effort include replacing program executive officers with program acquisition executives featuring broader authority, adjusting the acquisition culture to a more imperative footing and revamping the foreign military sales process.

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Joshua Simmons Confirmed as CIA General Counsel
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Joshua Simmons. The State Department’s principal deputy legal adviser has been confirmed as the CIA’s general counsel.

The Senate on Tuesday voted 53-47 to confirm Joshua Simmons, principal deputy legal adviser at the State Department, as the CIA’s next general counsel.

What Are CIA Chief John Ratcliffe’s Thoughts on Simmons’ Confirmation?

In a statement published Tuesday, CIA Director John Ratcliffe welcomed Simmons as the agency’s new general counsel following the latter’s Senate confirmation.

“Josh brings an impressive record and the expertise to advance the President’s priorities at the Agency. He will be a valuable asset to our leadership team, in addition to playing a key role in strengthening CIA,” said Ratcliffe, a previous Wash100 awardee.

In September, President Trump nominated Simmons to the role.

At that time, Ratcliffe called the nomination great news for the CIA, noting that Simmons “has advised on complex legal matters of national and international importance.”

Who Is Joshua Simmons?

Simmons previously served as senior adviser and attorney-adviser within the Office of the Legal Adviser at the State Department.

Prior to the State Department, he was a partner and co-head of the global disputes practice at law firm Wiley Rein. He also practiced international arbitration and litigation at law firms Covington & Burling and Three Crowns in Washington, D.C.

The University of North Carolina economics and political science graduate earned his law degree from the University of Virginia, where he was a Dean’s Scholar and served as a member of the Virginia Law Review.

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William Kirk Takes Office as SBA Inspector General
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William Kirk, a Small Business Administration inspector general. Kirk was sworn in as SBA's inspector general

William “Bill” Kirk has officially stepped into the role of inspector general of the Small Business Administration.

SBA said Tuesday that Kirk was sworn in during a ceremony held at the SBA headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Who Is William Kirk?

Kirk brings to the role over 30 years of leadership experience across the federal government, higher education and private enterprise, according to his bio on SBA.gov.

Prior to his appointment, he served as acting chief of staff in the Office of General Counsel at the Department of Education from March to October 2025.

His background also includes senior roles at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General, where he advised on matters related to audits, investigations and compliance as deputy counsel and acting counsel.

Kirk earned his bachelor’s degree in accountancy and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Notre Dame.

What Are Kirk’s Responsibilities at the SBA?

As inspector general, Kirk is expected to work closely with Congress to provide oversight and ensure accountability across the SBA.

“I look forward to working with [SBA] Administrator Kelly Loeffler and the professionals in the Office of Inspector General to conduct independent and objective oversight that combats fraud, waste, and abuse while promoting the efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity of SBA programs supporting America’s small businesses,” Kirk stated.

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SSC Establishes System Delta 89 to Synchronize Space Capability Acquisitions
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Space Systems Command logo. SSC activated System Delta 89 to synchronize acquisition efforts for space capabilities.

Space Systems Command officially activated System Delta 89, or SYD 89, during an assumption-of-command ceremony on Sept. 30 at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in California.

In a news release published Dec. 29, SSC said Col. Brendan Hochstein assumed command of SYD 89 during the ceremony presided over by Col. Andrew Menschner, SSC deputy commander.

What Is the Mission & Purpose of SYD 89?

SYD 89 will support the Space Combat Power Program Executive Office portfolio, synchronize acquisition efforts for critical space capabilities and help improve mission readiness by facilitating collaboration with Combat Forces Command’s mission deltas.

The newly established system delta will build and deliver ground, cyber and space-based combat capabilities to control the space domain through offensive and defensive fires and maneuver in support of U.S. and its allies.

“While System Delta 89 is new, the roots of the organization are both deep and storied,” said Hochstein. “We deliver capability for the future fight by connecting and enabling kill chains. The combatant commands only want more of our kit, and they are relying on us to deliver.”

What Is the Organizational Structure of SYD 89?

According to SSC, SYD 89 has four system program directors, or SPDs, in the mission areas of orbital warfare, space superiority, innovation and prototyping, and spectrum warfare.

SPDs and system program managers are responsible for rapidly responding to warfighter requirements by building and maintaining defensive and offensive counterspace capabilities. 

How Do System Deltas & Mission Deltas Work Together?

System deltas consolidate the design, development and delivery of systems within a mission-focused acquisition command structure. According to SSC, the structure complements Combat Forces Command’s mission deltas, which manage the sustainment and operations of those systems.

SYD and mission delta organizations coordinate acquisition and operations to improve mission readiness.

What System Deltas Did SSC Activate in 2025?

In 2025, SSC activated several system deltas to better align acquisition with operational missions. In July, SSC stood up SYD 84 for space-based missile warning and tracking and SYD 810 for space-based sensing, targeting and environmental monitoring. 

In August, SSC activated SYD 85 to deliver battle management, command and control, communications and space intelligence capabilities. The command followed in September by standing up SYD 81, focused on operational testing, training and infrastructure to support Guardian readiness. 

In October, SSC established SYD 831 to consolidate military communications and positioning, navigation and timing capabilities.

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Army Issues New Directive on Weapon System Supply Chain Risk Management
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U.S. Army seal. The Army has posted a new policy for weapon system SCRM

The U.S. Army has issued Army Directive 2025-26 to update its policy on supply chain risk management, or SCRM, for weapon systems to strengthen the service’s ability to identify and manage supply chain threats.

The directive, posted online by the Army Publishing Directorate Tuesday, rescinds Army Directive 2023-16 and reissues SCRM policy to align with President Donald Trump’s January 2025 Executive Order 14154, also known as Unleashing American Energy.

The document comes months after War Secretary Pete Hegseth, a 2025 Wash100 winner, unveiled changes to the Pentagon’s acquisition of weapons systems to strengthen deterrence and ensure warfighting advantage.

Army Issues New Directive on Weapon System Supply Chain Risk Management

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What Is the Army’s Updated Approach to Supply Chain Risk Management?

Under the directive, original equipment manufacturers and industry partners remain responsible for managing their supply chains during development and production, while the government shares responsibility for mitigating risk.

SCRM is defined as a continuous process to identify, assess, mitigate and monitor risks affecting products and services throughout their life cycles. It covers all subsets of risks, including cybersecurity, counterfeit parts, obsolescence, foreign ownership of suppliers and single points of failure.

Who Is Responsible for Implementing the New Policy?

The directive also assigns responsibility to key Pentagon leaders and personnel.

For instance, the assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology will serve as the policy proponent in charge of developing an SCRM guidebook and long-term strategies.

Meanwhile, the head of the Army Materiel Command will integrate SCRM into sustainment and logistics processes.

The Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2, will provide counterintelligence and threat analysis support to materiel developers and work with stakeholders to develop an SCRM intelligence and security framework..

The policy applies to the regular Army, Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve.

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DARPA’s HARQ Program to Bridge Competing Quantum Computing Technologies
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DARPA logo. The HARQ program aims to connect different quantum computing technologies.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking to develop a way to connect fundamentally different quantum computing technologies, anticipating that meeting future mission needs will require a hybrid approach rather than relying on a single type of quantum bit, Breaking Defense reported Tuesday.

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What Does the HARQ Program Aim to Develop?

DARPA has launched the Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum, or HARQ, program to develop hardware and software that allow different types of qubits to work together in a single system. Multiple awards of up to $2 million each are expected to be announced around Feb. 1.

“What we’re hyper focused on is the interstitial pieces that could link up those systems,” said Justin Cohen, a DARPA program manager, noting that the agency is investing in technologies that are currently missing from corporate road maps.

Why Does DARPA See Limits in Single-Qubit Systems?

Quantum computing developers are pursuing various qubit technologies, including superconducting circuits, trapped ions, neutral atoms and photonic systems. Each approach offers advantages for certain functions — such as processing speed, stability or communication — but also carries tradeoffs.

HARQ is structured around two technical focus areas. One track targets compiler tools that can assign quantum operations to the most suitable qubit types. A second track focuses on high-fidelity, high-speed quantum interconnect components, that can reliably transfer quantum information between dissimilar qubits.

By enabling different types of qubits to work together in a single device, Cohen believes the industry can move toward a more specialized and collaborative model.

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