# Why the Pentagon Can’t Afford to Wait for Quantum

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Podcast: [Fed Gov Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fed-gov-today-5907690)
Published: 2026-09-02T13:00:00+00:00
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Former Defense Threat Reduction Agency program manager Steve Hoffman joins Fed Gov Today to discuss how the Pentagon can turn emerging technologies into operational capabilities faster. Hoffman explains why quantum technology could reshape sensors, computing and warfare, and why government, industry and academia need to collaborate before breakthroughs arrive. He explores the balance between warfighter demand and technology push, the importance of rapid experimentation and early user feedback...

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