Lockheed Martin launches Quantum Innovation Center to accelerate quantum R&D for national security missions
LMT•Lockheed Martin launches Quantum Innovation Center
Lockheed Martin launched the Quantum Innovation Center on Sept. 23, 2026 to accelerate quantum R&D and prototype delivery for national security missions.
The center targets defense-ready capabilities in quantum navigation, communications, sensing, and quantum computing, aiming to scale development speed across programs.
QuIC will integrate external quantum technology, including portfolio companies backed by Lockheed Martin Ventures’ expanded $1 billion fund.
Workforce initiatives include a Quantum Talent Pipeline for employee training and Quantum Sprouts for internal R&D funding to speed system integration.
