{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"87462","rtpr_id":"nGNX6d1hKM","ticker":"LMT","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["LMT","XNDU"],"title":"Xanadu and Lockheed Martin Expand Quantum Talent Pipeline","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-07-14T11:00:00.589Z","article_body":"TORONTO, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited\n(“Xanadu\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=wvBfnvyxGnAGSzRpjrNKrEFJkaB9mv7dBK3JXNsMCxd_YXSxwqh1R0s6sh_E1h8gaZefXKZZ7SSagqmGxsuZdQ==)”;\nNASDAQ/TSX: XNDU), a leading photonic quantum computing company, and Lockheed\nMartin (NYSE: LMT), a global security and aerospace company, today announced a\nnew strategic effort to scale quantum training and workforce development\nthrough Lockheed Martin's Quantum Talent Pipeline (QTP) program.\n\nAs quantum technologies transition from research labs to mission-critical\nenvironments, the demand for a quantum-savvy workforce is quickly rising.\nBuilding on their previously announced research relationship, most recently\nhighlighted by a joint initiative in Quantum Machine Learning (QML)\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=s_uMPaclRCR7cHebqZ11PFrN8m-_Ovt0V2TuPbn8QQNLLYZvE2C7z3pkgnH3oi832Ep_zGqRgtB8XjEVwpIvIDjP5PY_D8gFxjTcDb0ta3WPSg8VPRMOiH0qjhqim-649eh8WtuUaNbQkTjA_i_ePbOcPR9w9Gi3BrGuBZFGxMWvUeBgz2JOQKbwLJBKGhduqD4N22TdJu3lnnW5cDvOQGxqOVIaK1nOMJVCaNrOfLEggiMolgrwnF4UtFlKZTOPgY3vInxYMP409dxp8_JT1O7dt3hfuoKyD3wTOHt2mkw=),\nXanadu and Lockheed Martin are now turning their attention to a critical\nbottleneck in quantum adoption: training the engineers who will put these\ntechnologies to work.\n\nThe QTP is an internal Lockheed Martin initiative that identifies\nprofessionals from diverse technical backgrounds, from mechanical engineering\nto computer science, and equips them with the skills to integrate quantum\nmethods into their R&D work. Through the collaboration, QTP participants are\nnow utilizing Xanadu's PennyLane quantum programming stack and educational\nresources – including interactive tutorials, hands-on coding exercises, and\nstructured learning pathways – to develop practical quantum computing skills\napplicable to aerospace, defense, and advanced engineering.\n\n“To fully leverage the power of quantum computing, we need a workforce that\nis ready to take advantage of what these machines do best,” said Dr.\nChristian Weedbrook, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xanadu. “By\nintegrating PennyLane into their training pipeline, we are helping Lockheed\nMartin engineers bridge the gap between their existing domain expertise and\nthe unique advantages of quantum technology. Lockheed’s QTP program is a\ncase study for how leading organizations can build quantum readiness from\nwithin.”\n\nIn addition to providing educational content and software tools, Xanadu's team\nis delivering dedicated workshops, offering guided instruction on quantum\nprogramming, algorithms, and the application of quantum computing in key\nresearch areas. Access to Xanadu's quantum simulators and other hardware via\nPennyLane allows QTP participants to move quickly from theory to execution,\nreinforcing the program's emphasis on practical skill-building.\n\n“Quantum computing will be central to solving some of the most complex\nchallenges in aerospace and national security,” said Dani Couger, Quantum\nTechnologies Lead for Lockheed Martin. “By providing our engineers with\npractical quantum skills through Lockheed Martin’s Quantum Talent Pipeline,\nsupported by resources like Xanadu's PennyLane platform, we are positioning\nLockheed Martin to lead in the adoption of next-generation computing\ntechnologies.”\n\nAs the QTP program scales to additional cohorts across Lockheed Martin's\nengineering workforce, the collaboration between the two companies will\ncontinue to deepen, with expanded educational content, hands-on workshops, and\nbroader access to Xanadu's quantum computing tools and expertise. Together,\nXanadu and Lockheed Martin are building the foundation of a quantum-ready\nworkforce prepared to tackle the most demanding challenges in aerospace,\ndefense, and beyond.\n\nAbout Xanadu\n\nFounded in 2016, Xanadu is a Canadian photonic quantum computing company with\nthe mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people\neverywhere. Xanadu is building fault-tolerant quantum computers using light,\nwith systems designed to compute at room temperature. Backed by more than $500\nmillion USD in funding, Xanadu develops both hardware and software, including\nPennyLane\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=fs1HJ3MmjIcgJrycshrsJzRWVml8Vq6wMwrS2ZfOzbK--7MpC1cFRgE-T4w8DfLzYQXJdFKBkmkTKcdWLCgCsQ==),\nits open-source quantum computing platform. Xanadu is the first pure-play\nphotonic quantum computing company to list on public markets (Nasdaq/TSX:\nXNDU) and is recognized globally for its breakthroughs in scalable quantum\ntechnologies. Visit xanadu.ai\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=vuvLjqUzPSXjiI57n5lPCCbx1hTZFICvZbmCo8iVfPGc9Az_3aABLUKctM8T9g3FzBVMsNvxjhPiGoBn8we66A==)\nor follow on X @XanaduAI.\n\nContacts\n\nPress Contact: \npress@xanadu.ai\nInvestor Relations: \ninvestors@xanadu.ai\n\nAbout Lockheed Martin\n\nLockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and\nadvancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st\nCentury Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative\ntechnologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More\ninformation at LockheedMartin.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rmoXCipG7VmbE_y51RFNfnflv6nFoqn6DFF7UHS7h4RtzOSon2_50F5hHJVWMXSBdE50OZCsvOACaXkNpIOrC4S0ST69yPmJt2hcvtNuGP4=).\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX6d1hKM","title":"Xanadu and Lockheed Martin Expand Quantum Talent Pipeline","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"LMT","created":"2026-07-14T11:00:00.589Z","tickers":["LMT","XNDU"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"TORONTO, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited\n(“Xanadu\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=wvBfnvyxGnAGSzRpjrNKrEFJkaB9mv7dBK3JXNsMCxd_YXSxwqh1R0s6sh_E1h8gaZefXKZZ7SSagqmGxsuZdQ==)”;\nNASDAQ/TSX: XNDU), a leading photonic quantum computing company, and Lockheed\nMartin (NYSE: LMT), a global security and aerospace company, today announced a\nnew strategic effort to scale quantum training and workforce development\nthrough Lockheed Martin's Quantum Talent Pipeline (QTP) program.\n\nAs quantum technologies transition from research labs to mission-critical\nenvironments, the demand for a quantum-savvy workforce is quickly rising.\nBuilding on their previously announced research relationship, most recently\nhighlighted by a joint initiative in Quantum Machine Learning (QML)\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=s_uMPaclRCR7cHebqZ11PFrN8m-_Ovt0V2TuPbn8QQNLLYZvE2C7z3pkgnH3oi832Ep_zGqRgtB8XjEVwpIvIDjP5PY_D8gFxjTcDb0ta3WPSg8VPRMOiH0qjhqim-649eh8WtuUaNbQkTjA_i_ePbOcPR9w9Gi3BrGuBZFGxMWvUeBgz2JOQKbwLJBKGhduqD4N22TdJu3lnnW5cDvOQGxqOVIaK1nOMJVCaNrOfLEggiMolgrwnF4UtFlKZTOPgY3vInxYMP409dxp8_JT1O7dt3hfuoKyD3wTOHt2mkw=),\nXanadu and Lockheed Martin are now turning their attention to a critical\nbottleneck in quantum adoption: training the engineers who will put these\ntechnologies to work.\n\nThe QTP is an internal Lockheed Martin initiative that identifies\nprofessionals from diverse technical backgrounds, from mechanical engineering\nto computer science, and equips them with the skills to integrate quantum\nmethods into their R&D work. Through the collaboration, QTP participants are\nnow utilizing Xanadu's PennyLane quantum programming stack and educational\nresources – including interactive tutorials, hands-on coding exercises, and\nstructured learning pathways – to develop practical quantum computing skills\napplicable to aerospace, defense, and advanced engineering.\n\n“To fully leverage the power of quantum computing, we need a workforce that\nis ready to take advantage of what these machines do best,” said Dr.\nChristian Weedbrook, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xanadu. “By\nintegrating PennyLane into their training pipeline, we are helping Lockheed\nMartin engineers bridge the gap between their existing domain expertise and\nthe unique advantages of quantum technology. Lockheed’s QTP program is a\ncase study for how leading organizations can build quantum readiness from\nwithin.”\n\nIn addition to providing educational content and software tools, Xanadu's team\nis delivering dedicated workshops, offering guided instruction on quantum\nprogramming, algorithms, and the application of quantum computing in key\nresearch areas. Access to Xanadu's quantum simulators and other hardware via\nPennyLane allows QTP participants to move quickly from theory to execution,\nreinforcing the program's emphasis on practical skill-building.\n\n“Quantum computing will be central to solving some of the most complex\nchallenges in aerospace and national security,” said Dani Couger, Quantum\nTechnologies Lead for Lockheed Martin. “By providing our engineers with\npractical quantum skills through Lockheed Martin’s Quantum Talent Pipeline,\nsupported by resources like Xanadu's PennyLane platform, we are positioning\nLockheed Martin to lead in the adoption of next-generation computing\ntechnologies.”\n\nAs the QTP program scales to additional cohorts across Lockheed Martin's\nengineering workforce, the collaboration between the two companies will\ncontinue to deepen, with expanded educational content, hands-on workshops, and\nbroader access to Xanadu's quantum computing tools and expertise. Together,\nXanadu and Lockheed Martin are building the foundation of a quantum-ready\nworkforce prepared to tackle the most demanding challenges in aerospace,\ndefense, and beyond.\n\nAbout Xanadu\n\nFounded in 2016, Xanadu is a Canadian photonic quantum computing company with\nthe mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people\neverywhere. Xanadu is building fault-tolerant quantum computers using light,\nwith systems designed to compute at room temperature. Backed by more than $500\nmillion USD in funding, Xanadu develops both hardware and software, including\nPennyLane\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=fs1HJ3MmjIcgJrycshrsJzRWVml8Vq6wMwrS2ZfOzbK--7MpC1cFRgE-T4w8DfLzYQXJdFKBkmkTKcdWLCgCsQ==),\nits open-source quantum computing platform. Xanadu is the first pure-play\nphotonic quantum computing company to list on public markets (Nasdaq/TSX:\nXNDU) and is recognized globally for its breakthroughs in scalable quantum\ntechnologies. Visit xanadu.ai\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=vuvLjqUzPSXjiI57n5lPCCbx1hTZFICvZbmCo8iVfPGc9Az_3aABLUKctM8T9g3FzBVMsNvxjhPiGoBn8we66A==)\nor follow on X @XanaduAI.\n\nContacts\n\nPress Contact: \npress@xanadu.ai\nInvestor Relations: \ninvestors@xanadu.ai\n\nAbout Lockheed Martin\n\nLockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and\nadvancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st\nCentury Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative\ntechnologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More\ninformation at LockheedMartin.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rmoXCipG7VmbE_y51RFNfnflv6nFoqn6DFF7UHS7h4RtzOSon2_50F5hHJVWMXSBdE50OZCsvOACaXkNpIOrC4S0ST69yPmJt2hcvtNuGP4=).\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-07-14T11:00:00.788757435Z","server_sent_at_ms":1784026800788},"received_at":"2026-07-14T11:00:00.841Z","source_url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/14/3326710/0/en/Xanadu-and-Lockheed-Martin-Expand-Quantum-Talent-Pipeline.html"},"analysis":{"id":"76515","press_release_id":"87462","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Aerospace & Defense","sector":"Industrials"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"partnership","narrative":"Lockheed Martin and Xanadu expanded their strategic collaboration to scale quantum training through Lockheed Martin's Quantum Talent Pipeline program.\n\nLockheed Martin engineers will now utilize Xanadu's PennyLane quantum programming stack and educational resources to develop practical skills applicable to aerospace and defense.\n\nThe partnership includes dedicated workshops and access to quantum simulators, aiming to bridge the gap between domain expertise and quantum technology application.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Lockheed Martin deepens quantum capabilities via workforce training partnership with Xanadu."},"keyFigures":null,"quotedText":"Quantum computing will be central to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and national security","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Dr. Christian Weedbrook","role":"Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xanadu"},{"name":"Dani Couger","role":"Quantum Technologies Lead for Lockheed Martin"}],"products":["PennyLane","Quantum Talent Pipeline (QTP)"],"companies":[{"name":"Lockheed Martin","ticker":"LMT"},{"name":"Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited","ticker":"XNDU","relationship":"partner"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"Strategic partnership to expand workforce training and quantum skill development via the Quantum Talent Pipeline. 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