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BuzzAcquisition & MergerSemicon IonQ To Buy SkyWater For $1.8B, Pushing US Quantum Computing By Shubha Mitra Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinTelegram Semiconductor (representational image) January 28, 2026 With a $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater, IonQ moves to vertically integrate quantum computing, accelerating US-based chip production for defence, aerospace and government customers. US-based IonQ has agreed to acquire semiconductor manufacturer SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion, eyeing to speed up the development and large-scale production of quantum computing systems for aerospace and defence customers. The cash-and-stock deal values SkyWater at $35 per share and is expected to close by the end of September 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. Once completed, the acquisition will give IonQ in-house semiconductor foundry capabilities and position it as a vertically integrated quantum computing company in the United States.- Advertisement - According to a report by the Manufacturing Dive, IonQ said the combination would strengthen its ability to design, manufacture and deliver full-stack quantum solutions, at a time when demand from government and defence agencies is rising. The company has increasingly focused on federal contracts, setting up IonQ Federal last year to serve US government and allied customers.- Advertisement - The deal comes amid intensifying competition among quantum firms to deepen ties with Washington. Rival D-Wave Quantum recently announced the creation of a dedicated US government business unit, underscoring the strategic importance of quantum technologies for national security. IonQ further stated that integrating SkyWater’s manufacturing expertise would accelerate progress towards fault-tolerant quantum computers, which are designed to function reliably despite errors. Such systems are viewed as critical for advanced simulations, materials discovery and cryptography-related applications. SkyWater operates fabrication facilities in Minnesota, Florida and Texas, producing 200-millimetre chips for aerospace, defence, automotive and quantum customers. It is recognised by the US Department of Defense as a trusted foundry. SkyWater will continue to operate under its existing name as a wholly owned subsidiary, led by chief executive Thomas Sonderman. IonQ chief executive Niccolo de Masi said the acquisition would significantly shorten development timelines, cutting the period from design completion to initial chip samples from nine months to around two months. He added that IonQ expects to begin testing large-scale quantum-bit chips by 2028. IonQ also reaffirmed its financial outlook, saying it expects full-year revenue to be close to or above its previous forecast range of $106 million to $110 million. The company has postponed its investor day to later this year while the transaction is finalised. - Advertisement - TagsIonQSkyWaterUnited States Previous articleIndia-EU FTA Opens $750 Billion Electronics MarketNext articleIndia’s West, South Command 89% Of India’s Server Demand Shubha MitraShubha Mitra is an Assistant Editor at EFY, keenly interested in policies and developments shaping the electronics business. Industry's Buzz Rebellions Raises $400 Million Pre-IPO, Launches RebelRack and RebelPOD Pratyush Kumar - March 31, 2026 0 "The companies that succeed in this era will not be defined by silicon alone, but by how effectively they integrate into the open source... UK Government Reviews EV Sales Targets Amid Production Slumps Shubha Mitra - March 31, 2026 0 Mounting industry pressure, declining car production, and political debate converge as the UK reconsiders EV quotas, testing the balance between net-zero goals and economic... GlobalFoundries Files Patent Lawsuits Against Tower Semiconductor Shubha Mitra - March 31, 2026 0 With lawsuits seeking to block imports and sales in the US, GlobalFoundries targets Tower Semiconductor, alleging infringement across 11 chipmaking technologies. GlobalFoundries has launched multiple... India Clears 29 Electronics Proposals, Boosts Manufacturing Ecosystem Growth Nitisha Dubey - March 31, 2026 0 The new tranche adds to 46 earlier approvals, raising total ECMS proposals to 75. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 29... BEL Bags ₹16.6 Billion Order For Defence Electronics Pratyush Kumar - March 31, 2026 0 Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured fresh orders worth ₹16.6 Billion since March 17, 2026. The Company notified about this in an exchange filing...

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