# IBM Quantum System Two Heads to Switzerland: 120-Qubit Nighthawk r2 at CSCS by End of 2026

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Author: Harold Fritts

Published: 2026-09-11T16:25:47Z

Content type: news

Language: en

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## AI overview

IBM and Lockheed Martin are establishing a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich, centered on an IBM Quantum System Two planned for installation at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre by the end of 2026. The system will use IBM's 120-qubit Nighthawk r2 processor and support research in areas including chemistry, materials science, optimization, and financial services.

## Source excerpt

IBM and Lockheed Martin are setting up a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich, and its core is Switzerland's first IBM Quantum System Two, to be installed at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) in Lugano by the end of 2026. The hub comes out of an offset agreement with armasuisse, Switzerland's Federal Office for The post IBM Quantum System Two Heads to Switzerland: 120-Qubit Nighthawk r2 at CSCS by End of 2026 appeared first on StorageReview.com.