U.S. Department of Energy partners with AMD in a $1 billion deal to develop two powerful supercomputers aimed at advancing science and security.
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $1 billion partnership with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to develop two next-generation supercomputers that will tackle some of the world’s most complex scientific and technological challenges.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the new systems, to be built over the next several years, will mark a major leap in the nation’s computing power and scientific capability. The initiative, he added, underscores Washington’s commitment to maintaining U.S. leadership in high-performance computing, which has become essential to national security, clean energy research, and medical innovation.
“These systems will redefine the boundaries of what’s possible,” Wright said on Monday October 27, 2025, during a press briefing in Washington, D.C. “They will accelerate discoveries in nuclear power, cancer treatment, and artificial intelligence while strengthening America’s technological resilience.”
The partnership with AMD—a key U.S. semiconductor firm—comes amid growing global competition for computing dominance, particularly with China and Europe investing heavily in exascale and quantum technologies. Each of the planned supercomputers is expected to perform quadrillions of calculations per second, enabling scientists to simulate complex processes that were previously impossible to model in real time.
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Officials say the project will also contribute to national energy goals, including optimizing grid systems, advancing climate modeling, and improving the safety and efficiency of nuclear reactors. The DOE noted that supercomputing has become central to developing breakthrough solutions in clean energy and advanced manufacturing.
The collaboration follows the government’s broader push to strengthen domestic semiconductor production and scientific infrastructure, a priority emphasized by President Donald Trump. The administration has argued that technological leadership is directly tied to economic strength and national defense.
AMD’s Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Su, called the partnership “a landmark moment for American innovation,” noting that the company’s processors and accelerators will power both systems. “These supercomputers will not only advance discovery but also support critical missions that keep our nation safe,” she said.
Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with the first system projected to come online in late 2028. Once operational, the two supercomputers will rank among the fastest in the world, reinforcing America’s position at the forefront of scientific research and digital innovation.