IonQ Receives Regulatory Approval to Complete Acquisition of SkyWater Technology

IonQ has received final regulatory approval to complete its acquisition of SkyWater Technology, the largest US-based semiconductor foundry, with closing expected 31 July 2026. The deal creates a vertically integrated quantum platform company with domestic chip manufacturing capability, eliminating supply chain dependence on foreign foundries.

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