{"id":991387,"date":"2026-08-06T13:29:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/eaton-wins-7m-air-force-contract-to-apply-quantum-computing-to-grid-security\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T13:29:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:29:45","slug":"eaton-wins-7m-air-force-contract-to-apply-quantum-computing-to-grid-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/eaton-wins-7m-air-force-contract-to-apply-quantum-computing-to-grid-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Eaton Wins $7M Air Force Contract to Apply Quantum Computing to Grid Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p><b>Eaton Wins $7M Air Force Contract to Apply Quantum Computing to Grid Security<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><b>Project will advance quantum-enabled analytics, visualization and control to strengthen resilience against concurrent physical and cyber threats<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CLEVELAND&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nIntelligent power management company Eaton today announced it was awarded a $7 million, 24\u2011month contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to apply quantum computing, machine learning and advanced visualization to improve resilience and protection at the power grid. The effort will advance new quantum-enabled algorithms and hybrid quantum\u2011classical methods, developed with partners Infleqtion and Penn State, to help better detect, visualize and respond to multiple, concurrent physical and cyber threats on the grid.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260806602824\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260806602824\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260806602824\/en\/2869545\/4\/quantum_announcement_grid_still_image.jpg\" alt=\"Eaton awarded Air Force project to apply quantum computing to strengthen electric grid resilience and security. (Image credit: Eaton)\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Eaton awarded Air Force project to apply quantum computing to strengthen electric grid resilience and security. (Image credit: Eaton)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Addressing the contingency problem<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nToday, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requires transmission systems to withstand two sequential failures (N\u20112). This project aims to analyze and prepare for multiple, concurrent and unpredictable threat combinations.<\/p>\n<p>\nEaton will address a key security challenge in electrical grid management known as the contingency problem, which involves evaluating countless grid configurations to identify potential vulnerabilities. Eaton will combine its longtime, proven expertise in intelligent power management with the significant computational power of quantum computing for grid resilience.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWe\u2019re facing unprecedented risks to electric reliability and security from extreme weather, wildfires, physical and cyber threats and need tools that consider many failures at once,\u201d said Sid Suryanarayanan, senior chief engineer, strategic partnerships and innovation at Eaton. \u201cThis AFRL\u2011funded project pairs Eaton\u2019s grid expertise with quantum and machine learning methods to bring faster awareness and more actionable control to critical energy systems.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Partnering with world-class experts<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nEaton research will combine specialized quantum hardware from <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Finfleqtion.com%2F___.YzJ1OmVhdG9uY2hlY2twb2ludGhhcm1vbnk6YzpvOmQzNjM1ZDVjYTc5ZTJlZGI0NWViMTBhM2ZhNzI2NTk2Ojc6NTkyZTphMWE2YjcyMTM2M2RkM2YxZjRjODJhNTBhODQ5NmI3YzkxMjNjYmJmYmMxZDk1MWE2MjljNjYzOWU2MWM4YjMzOnA6VDpG&amp;esheet=54584599&amp;newsitemid=20260806602824&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Infleqtion&amp;index=1&amp;md5=0dff506c9b65c84e15af8946f1eeff9f\">Infleqtion<\/a>, advanced machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) supported by <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.psu.edu%2F___.YzJ1OmVhdG9uY2hlY2twb2ludGhhcm1vbnk6YzpvOmQzNjM1ZDVjYTc5ZTJlZGI0NWViMTBhM2ZhNzI2NTk2Ojc6NjQ3MTo0YmQxNjVjNmQ4YzFhNmNiNzE1MDIxNjlhYmQ3MTAxYjg4MGQwMTA2NjQzMzVkMDliOGQ1ZGI2NTQ4ZjUyNDQzOnA6VDpG&amp;esheet=54584599&amp;newsitemid=20260806602824&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Pennsylvania+State+University&amp;index=2&amp;md5=f173cb2fdf6dd00fe1d8ddfed0e68672\">Pennsylvania State University<\/a> to deliver solutions that enhance infrastructure planning, daily operations and emergency preparedness.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe project includes the development of new quantum algorithms, optimizing circuits for hybrid computation, conducting experiments on multiple quantum hardware platforms, and correcting and mitigating errors. Results will be shared in a proof-of-concept demonstration showcasing how current quantum hardware combined with new algorithms and machine learning approaches can solve real-world grid challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAt Eaton, we\u2019re delivering next generation solutions for intelligent power management that benefit critical infrastructure through our world-class engineering capabilities and our comprehensive approach to research and development,\u201d said Dr. Christopher A. Herbst, vice president, strategic partnerships and innovation at Eaton. \u201cThis research will enhance infrastructure planning, daily operations and emergency preparedness, bringing unprecedented awareness, anticipation and response to strengthen infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nLearn more about Eaton\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.eaton.com%2Fus%2Fen-us%2Fcompany%2Fresearch-and-development%2Fgovernment-research-and-innovation.html___.YzJ1OmVhdG9uY2hlY2twb2ludGhhcm1vbnk6YzpvOmQzNjM1ZDVjYTc5ZTJlZGI0NWViMTBhM2ZhNzI2NTk2Ojc6NDMyNjpjOTRmMmZhMTQxMTVjYTYyZjFhNDE0MDgwY2RiM2VhY2IxMjIyMjAxYzljZWJiNmVhNjVlZTQ0YTdjNTc3Y2QxOnA6VDpG&amp;esheet=54584599&amp;newsitemid=20260806602824&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=approach+to+government+research+and+innovation&amp;index=3&amp;md5=d91324effb316f905649641ada240847\">approach to government research and innovation<\/a>, and the company\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.eaton.com%2Fus%2Fen-us%2Fmarkets%2Futilities%2Fgrid-reliability-and-resilience.html___.YzJ1OmVhdG9uY2hlY2twb2ludGhhcm1vbnk6YzpvOmQzNjM1ZDVjYTc5ZTJlZGI0NWViMTBhM2ZhNzI2NTk2Ojc6MTBhOTpkNjYzMDcyYTRmNGQzYjVmMjZjZjQ2NTM5YjM5ZDMxYjA1NTg0OGI0YWM2MTBkZTI5MmJkOWVlNGUyZWI0Y2E4OnA6VDpG&amp;esheet=54584599&amp;newsitemid=20260806602824&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=solutions+advancing+a+reliable+and+resilient+grid&amp;index=4&amp;md5=b325db12a2649ea6ce4fc28227196eba\">solutions advancing a reliable and resilient grid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About AFRL<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThe Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. With a workforce spanning across nine technology areas and 40 other operations around the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.afresearchlab.com___.YzJ1OmVhdG9uY2hlY2twb2ludGhhcm1vbnk6YzpvOmQzNjM1ZDVjYTc5ZTJlZGI0NWViMTBhM2ZhNzI2NTk2Ojc6ZTVhNDpkNjk1NDIzNTc2MDBiMDZlMzJmMmRjYmQxM2ZlOGRlNzcwZDEwMjc0NjVjYmQwZmY4OWJmYzg0OWU3MzU0ZjA0OnA6VDpG&amp;esheet=54584599&amp;newsitemid=20260806602824&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.afresearchlab.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=ae9a9c08cf295b300a4dbde0ecbd695c\">www.afresearchlab.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Eaton<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nEaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power \u2500 today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we\u2019re helping to solve the world\u2019s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>\nFounded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eaton.com&amp;esheet=54584599&amp;newsitemid=20260806602824&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.eaton.com&amp;index=6&amp;md5=a3e629ec20c8110669dad89bcccf9a41\">www.eaton.com<\/a>. 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