The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has moved its flagship Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) into the second phase, known as Stage B, advancing 11 quantum computing companies to this year-long technical validation stage.

DARPA has introduced the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), aiming to rigorously evaluate claims and progress in quantum computing.

In a groundbreaking move, the West of England has signed the UK's first transatlantic tech agreement with the Mountain West region of the United States, encompassing Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

Princeton University engineers have made a significant leap in quantum computing by developing a superconducting qubit that lasts over one millisecond three times longer than the best previously reported in laboratory settings and approximately fifteen times longer than the industry standard

A major international initiative, NMI-Q, was officially launched by Lord Vallance, UK Minister for Science, Innovation, Research, and Nuclear, at the "Quantum Metrology: From Foundations to the Future" event held on November 3, 2025.

In a recent podcast episode, US Army veteran and CyberRST founder Jesse Davis warned that the rise of quantum computing could undermine America’s existing cybersecurity infrastructure in mere seconds, shattering the cryptographic systems that currently safeguard sensitive sectors.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on November 4, 2025, a significant funding boost of $625 million aimed at renewing its five National Quantum Information Science Research Centers.

In a strategic move to bolster technological leadership and innovation, the United States has signed major Technology Prosperity Deals (TPDs) with Japan and South Korea.

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has officially unveiled the QRISE-Quantum Research Interdisciplinary Science and Education-center, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of quantum science in the U.S.