IonQ secures $28M DARPA extension to deliver 125 Evergreen-05 clocks
Aug 6, 2026, 12:07 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
Near-term catalysts include confirmed $28M revenue extension, government clock deliveries, and production expansion; positive signaling for backlog and future contracts, though actual revenue timing depends on government procurement cycles.
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IonQ wins a $28 million extension from DARPA’s It’s About Time program to scale Evergreen-05 clock production, delivering 125 units to U.S. government customers. The deal includes a $15 million investment in dedicated production space, equipment, and staff, signaling strong government demand for precise timing in radar, secure communications, and geolocation.
IonQ wins a $28M DARPA extension for Evergreen-05 clocks.
Deliver 125 optical clocks to U.S. government customers.
IonQ to invest $15M in dedicated production space and staff.
Evergreen-05 clocks offer 50 fs timing and 10-day holdover.
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