UPDATED: DARPA Selects IonQ to Produce Next-Generation Atomic Clocks
Under the DARPA It’s About Time program, IonQ will accelerate production and deliver 125 Evergreen-05 optical atomic clocks to U.S. government customers; this release is a clarification of the release issued earlier today
IonQ has received a $28 million contract extension, with an additional option of $30 million through DARPA’s It’s About Time program.
The company will invest $15 million in dedicated production space, manufacturing equipment, testing capabilities and support staff.
IonQ will deliver 125 atomic clocks to the U.S. government for mission-critical applications.
