Lockheed Martin Joins Xanadu in Advancing Foundational Quantum Machine Learning Theory

Lockheed Martin is collaborating with Xanadu to further the foundational theory and practical applications of Quantum Machine Learning (QML). The global defense and technology company will work alongside Xanadu, a leader in quantum computing software and hardware, to explore how quantum computers can enhance generative models—machine learning techniques used in areas like artificial intelligence.

This research will specifically focus on leveraging Fourier-based operations inaccessible to classical methods, potentially unlocking advancements in defense, finance, and pharmaceutical experiment design. “This work is about rethinking the foundations of how quantum computers can learn,” said Christian Weedbrook, Founder and CEO of Xanadu. “By revisiting core quantum primitives, we hope to uncover entirely new ways of representing and processing data.” Xanadu and Lockheed Martin Advance Quantum Machine Learning Theory Quantum machine learning research received a boost as Xanadu and Lockheed Martin initiated a collaborative effort to fundamentally rethink how quantum computers learn, focusing on generative models—techniques crucial to modern artificial intelligence but often hampered by data scarcity and energy demands. Lockheed Martin’s involvement stems from its active exploration of quantum technologies with the potential to reshape computation and sensing capabilities, with this collaboration designed to expand understanding of how future quantum systems might bolster national security and technological advancement. Founded in 2016, Xanadu also leads the development of PennyLane, an open-source software library for quantum computing and application development. Fourier-Based Operations Expand Generative Model Potential Generative models, the engine behind many current artificial intelligence advancements including large language models, often require substantial data and energy, and falter when data is limited—a challenge that Xanadu and Lockheed Martin are addressing through a new research initiative. The collaboration intends to investigate how quantum computers can utilize Fourier-based operations, a computational approach inaccessible to conventional machine learning, potentially unlocking applications in sectors like defense, finance, and pharmaceuticals through the design of complex experiments. This pursuit builds on Xanadu’s existing quantum computing research, aiming to move beyond theoretical possibilities toward practical applications across diverse industries. Lockheed Martin’s involvement brings valuable domain expertise to the project, facilitating the exploration of how these quantum techniques might support national security and the development of advanced technologies. The initiative seeks to overcome limitations inherent in classical machine learning, particularly in data-scarce environments, by leveraging the unique capabilities of quantum computation.

At Lockheed Martin, we are actively exploring quantum technologies that could transform computation and sensing. Dani Couger, Quantum Technologies Lead for Lockheed Martin Source: https://www.xanadu.ai/press/xanadu-and-lockheed-martin-launch-joint-research-initiative-to-redefine-the-foundations-of-quantum-machine-learning Tags: Quantum News There is so much happening right now in the field of technology, whether AI or the march of robots. Adrian is an expert on how technology can be transformative, especially frontier technologies. But Quantum occupies a special space. Quite literally a special space. A Hilbert space infact, haha! Here I try to provide some of the news that is considered breaking news in the Quantum Computing and Quantum tech space. Latest Posts by Quantum News: Columbia Study Confirms Quantum Fluctuations Alter Properties of Nearby Crystals February 27, 2026 Google to Integrate Intrinsic’s Robotics Platform with Gemini and Cloud February 26, 2026 Nokia Validates Quantum-Safe Network Blueprint for Canadian Infrastructure February 26, 2026