• IonQ signed a Stage C agreement with DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, with potential value up to USD 300 million.
• Stage C runs through 2029, with multiple Superion system generations slated for DARPA independent verification and validation.
• Funding beyond the initial obligation remains subject to future appropriations and DARPA funding actions.

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