Trump Signs Quantum EOs, Reveals Shocking Iran Military Status & NATO Ultimatum!

President Trump signs two historic executive orders aimed at accelerating American quantum supremacy and securing federal networks against future decryption threats. Following remarks from major tech leaders like Google’s Ruth Porat and IBM’s Arvind Krishna, the briefing shifts to a fiery Q&A session. Watch as the President addresses the state of the Strait of Hormuz, details the massive degradation of Iran’s military assets one year after Operation Midnight Hammer, responds to UK PM Keir Starmer’s resignation, and announces strict new manufacturing rules for US defense contractors. Subscribe to Defense Now for daily military, technology, and geopolitical updates. ⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction: New Quantum Technology Executive Orders 3:16 - 1st Executive Order: 5-Year Quantum Computer & Sensor Initiative 3:45 - 2nd Executive Order: Transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography by 2031 4:22 - Geopolitical Update: Strait of Hormuz Oil Flow & Iran Policy 6:38 - Michael Kratsios (OSTP) on Turbocharging Commercial Quantum Tech 7:32 - National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross on Public Key Infrastructure Threats 9:06 - Energy Secretary Chris Wright Outlines the Error-Corrected Quantum Timeline 11:49 - Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Details $2 Billion Quantum Fab Investment 13:25 - Alphabet/Google President Ruth Porat Unveils the Willow Chip Capabilities 14:54 - IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Commits to American Quantum Chip Manufacturing 16:26 - Q&A: Sanctions Lifted for Iranian Food Purchases From US Farmers 18:43 - Q&A: Trump on the Total Destruction of Iran's Navy & Air Force 22:34 - Q&A: Reaction to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Resignation 23:41 - Q&A: Banning Defense Contractor Stock Buybacks to Force Factory Building 26:25 - Q&A: Endorsement Success in the Colombian Presidential Election 27:44 - Q&A: White House Reflecting Pool Vandalism and Repair Costs Controversy 34:18 - Q&A: NATO Funding Disparity & Failure to Support US Operations 36:49 - Q&A: One-Year Anniversary of Operation Midnight Hammer Impact 38:26 - Official Signing Ceremony of Quantum Executive Orders Defense Now, Quantum Computing, Executive Order, Trump Press Briefing, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Operation Midnight Hammer, Iran Military Status, Strait of Hormuz, Howard Lutnick, Chris Wright, Pete Hegseth, Ruth Porat, Google Willow Chip, Arvind Krishna IBM, Defense Contractors Stock Buybacks, Keir Starmer Resigns, NATO Troops Drawdown, White House Briefing 2026, US Military Technology, Cybersecurity Infrastructure Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @defensenow   Defense Now | June 2026    • DN June 2026   ⬇️ Support Defense Now! ⬇️ Your #1 Source for Military Videos & News :) All About Only Military Stuff! 👍 Don't forget to LIKE this video! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & hit the bell so you never miss an update:    / defensenow   Members-only videos    • Members-only videos   [Copyright / Source Disclaimer] Welcome to the official Defense Now channel on YouTube. Defense Now is an independent, educational, and documentary military channel devoted to armed forces, national security policy, and military technologies. All the content on the channel is STRICTLY for informational, documentary, and historical purposes! The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. Please keep the comments section respectful; any spam, insults, or trolling will be deleted. © For content licensing or reuse, official government streams, and public archives, please contact us directly to avoid automated copyright enforcement. President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Jun. 22, 2026 Film Credits: White House Communications Agency