; (C) any potential barriers to the use of quantum and quantum-hybrid applications to solve near-term problems for the Department of Defense, including the Armed Forces; and (D) recommendations regarding how the Department of Defense can better leverage and deploy quantum and quantum-hybrid applications to address near-term military applications and operational needs. (e) Termination The authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2026. (f) Definition In this section, the term quantum and quantum-hybrid applications means algorithms and applications which use quantum mechanics through quantum processing units, including— (1) quantum-classical hybrid applications which are applications that use both quantum computing and classical computing hardware systems; (2) annealing and gate systems