The US is promoting quantum technology.

US President Donald Trump has just signed two executive orders aimed at promoting the development of quantum technology and strengthening the protection of government information technology systems against new cybersecurity threats, amid increasing technological competition between the US and China.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House, Washington D.C., on June 22, 2026, during the signing of an executive order on quantum computing technology. Photo: Reuters.

According to the White House, one of the executive orders aims to accelerate the development of next-generation quantum computers for scientific research, with the expectation that they could be operational by 2028. Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said the US administration believes this goal is achievable.

Quantum computers are considered a significant advancement in technology due to their ability to process complex problems much faster than current supercomputers. This technology is expected to drive breakthroughs in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), materials science, chemistry, and fundamental scientific research.

However, the development of quantum computing also poses new cybersecurity challenges. Experts warn that future quantum computers could break many encryption methods currently used to protect data and digital infrastructure.

To address this threat, a second executive order requires federal agencies to accelerate the transition to post-quantum encryption standards. The U.S. government aims to complete upgrades to critical government IT systems by 2030-2031 to protect against potential cyberattacks as quantum technology develops.

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The new orders also underscore Washington's determination to maintain its leading position in the quantum technology race with China. US officials argue that this technology is not only economically significant but also strategically important to national security.

A quantum computer is displayed at IBM's booth during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) earlier this year in Barcelona, ​​Spain. Photo: Getty Images.

In addition to quantum computing, the US government aims to deploy quantum sensors for the military by 2028. This technology could support navigation in conditions where GPS signals are disrupted or jammed, and help detect underground structures such as tunnels or missile silos through sensor systems mounted on satellites.

In addition, federal agencies are required to develop plans for deploying networks and sensors utilizing quantum technology within the next five years. The U.S. will also strengthen international cooperation on intellectual property protection and supply chain security in the field of quantum technology.

This move comes as Washington ramps up investment in the quantum industry. Last month, the U.S. Commerce Department announced an investment of approximately $2 billion in the form of equity stakes in nine companies operating in the quantum computing sector, including a new joint venture with IBM.

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Observers believe that the new measures show the US is simultaneously pursuing two goals: maintaining a competitive advantage in the field of quantum technology and preparing measures to protect digital infrastructure from future security risks created by this technology.

Thanh Hang

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