D‑Wave announced that its Advantage2 quantum computer is now operational at Davidson Technologies’ headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, marking the first deployment of the system in a U.S. government setting.
The Advantage2 processor, launched commercially in May 2025, features 4,400 qubits arranged in a Zephyr topology with 20‑way connectivity, a 40% increase in energy scale, and a 75% reduction in noise compared to the previous Advantage generation. The system also doubles the coherence time, enabling faster time‑to‑solution for complex optimization problems.
Davidson Technologies, a long‑time partner of the U.S. Department of Defense and aerospace customers, will use the quantum computer to address mission‑critical problems such as supply‑chain optimization, flight‑path planning, and cryptographic analysis. The deployment is part of a multi‑year agreement that also includes a €10 million contract to deploy an Advantage2 in Europe with Swiss Quantum Technology SA.
D‑Wave’s Q2 2025 financial results showed revenue of $3.1 million, up 42% year‑over‑year, and a net loss of $167.3 million. The company’s first‑half fiscal 2025 revenue reached $18.1 million, up 289% year‑over‑year, reflecting growing demand for quantum‑accelerated solutions in defense and commercial markets.
Management said the new deployment demonstrates the scalability of the Advantage2 platform and supports the company’s strategy to expand its commercial footprint in the government and aerospace sectors while maintaining a focus on energy efficiency, with the system consuming only 12 kW of power.
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