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FTC Drops IonQ / SkyWater Merger Review: What it Reveals About Critical Inputs and ...
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FTC quickly cleared IonQ's $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater, a domestic semiconductor foundry critical for quantum computing and defense technologies, highlighting the government's strategic interest in controlling key technology inputs.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing.
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The swift FTC approval of a key quantum computing foundry deal signals faster clearance timelines for deals in critical tech sectors, letting you plan quicker market entry or consolidation moves.
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