Quantum Matters: Where Quantum Computing Gets Real

Missile Defense Optimization with Quantum

June 2, 2026·39 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What role can quantum computing play in national defense? In this episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom speaks with Dale Moore, president and CEO of DavidsonTechnologies, about the effort to bring quantum computing into practical defense applications.Dale details his team’s collaboration with D-Wave and Anduril applying quantum computing toair and missile defense planning, and discusses the importance of housing a D-WaveAdvantage2 system at Davidson’s facilities in Huntsville, Alabama. From advanced simulations to mission-critical decision-making, discover what quantumcomputing can do when national security is on the line.Learn More: https://www.dwavequantum.com/solutions-and-products/public-sector/Highlights include:08:24 - Quantum Breakthrough in Missile Defense (Anduril × D-Wave × Davidson)12:25 - Why Missile Defense Is a Perfect Quantum Use Case22:59 - Making Quantum Real in Defense (Huntsville Deployment & Access)

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