December 22, 2024

Russia divvies up quantum development

The Russian government has signed a number of agreements with several state-owned enterprises to distribute responsibilities for the development of a wide range of technologies. Under the new contracts, Russian Railways will manage the development of quantum communications, Rosatom will manage the development of quantum computing as well as material sciences and Rostec will develop quantum sensors.

The budgets for these developments were not included in the contracts, but are expected to be released closer to fall. (Stratfor)

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