Infleqtion, the world’s leading quantum information company, announced its receipt of $11 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as part of the latest tranche of awards under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program. This funding supports Infleqtion’s work on the Rack Mounted Optical Clocks project, with Tiqker at the forefront, driving advancements in precision timing solutions—critical for enhancing military operational readiness, secure communications, and mission success in contested environments.
The Rack Mounted Optical Clocks project, which received a total of $22 million through the APFIT program, leverages cutting-edge quantum technology to deliver highly accurate, stable, and resilient timekeeping solutions. These next-generation optical clocks are designed to overcome the limitations of legacy time and frequency systems, offering unprecedented performance even in the most demanding environments.
“From secure communications to navigation and synchronization of complex systems, the ability to provide highly accurate and reliable timing is vital for defense operations,” said Matthew Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion. “The funding awarded to Infleqtion will accelerate the deployment and fielding of these clocks, ensuring they are integrated into defense systems faster – giving the U.S. military a critical edge in maintaining operational advantage.”
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The APFIT program, established under the National Defense Authorization Act of FY22, is designed to rapidly transition mature technologies into production, ensuring that warfighters receive critical capabilities sooner. This pilot program, with $300 million appropriated for FY24, focuses on technologies developed by small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors, emphasizing the rapid procurement and deployment of innovative solutions that enhance national security.
Tiqker, Infleqtion’s Rack Mounted Optical Clock, will support a range of defense areas, including assured communications, GPS-denied navigation, anti-spoof timing and synchronization for emerging technologies like one-way attack drone protection. Tiqker leverages rapid optical transitions between quantum states of atoms, offering a dramatic increase in accuracy and stability compared to alternatives. Designed for seamless integration into defense systems, Tiqker provides the performance required for complex operations in contested environments.
SOURCE: Businesswire