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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

U.S. lawmakers are preparing legislation to boost defense spending on quantum technology by 68%, raising the budget to $567 million, Bloomberg reports. The proposal follows more than $2 billion in Trump‑administration quantum investments and recent executive orders aimed at accelerating research, post‑quantum cybersecurity, and military applications. Both the House and Senate are expected to consider the funding increase later this year as part of a federal effort to move quantum science from labs to practical defense, intelligence, and secure‑communication systems. The move reflects growing concern over China’s $10 billion national quantum laboratory and Europe’s larger public commitments. Industry analysts note that despite investor skepticism and falling shares of firms such as D‑Wave and Rigetti, the government sees quantum as a priority for security.