France excludes Pasqal from Proqcima quantum defense program over US listing risk

France's Ministry of Armed Forces removed Pasqal from the Proqcima quantum defense program, citing a major risk of sovereign technology capture due to Pasqal's NYSE listing. This marks a reversal from earlier collaboration and signals heightened scrutiny of foreign capital in defense-critical tech. The decision may push Pasqal to restructure its ownership or listing to retain defense contracts.