IonQ Acquires Skyloom Global to Expand Quantum-Secure Optical Networking

IonQ Acquires SkyWater Technology in $1.8 Billion Deal

January 26, 2026

Cybersecurity

IonQ entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction, creating a vertically integrated, full-stack quantum platform company. SkyWater will continue operating as a wholly owned subsidiary under the SkyWater name, led by CEO Thomas Sonderman, with IonQ driving its quantum roadmap and domestic, trusted supply chain.

OrbitsIQ Global Acquires UNIO Enterprise

October 30, 2025

Telecommunications

OrbitsIQ Global, a Luxembourg-based telecommunications company, has acquired Munich-based UNIO Enterprise, a provider of broadband connectivity solutions that merge satellite and terrestrial networks. The acquisition brings UNIO's UNIO Move B2B platform and telematics expertise into OrbitsIQ to expand its multi-band connectivity capabilities for automotive, maritime and aviation markets; terms were not disclosed.

IonQ Acquires Capella Space

July 15, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

IonQ has completed its acquisition of Capella Space, integrating Capella's synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite capabilities with IonQ's quantum technologies. The deal positions IonQ to develop a space-based quantum key distribution (QKD) network and a quantum-enabled Earth observation platform for government and commercial customers.

IonQ Acquires Lightsynq Technologies

June 3, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) completed its acquisition of Lightsynq Technologies, a Boston-based startup focused on photonic interconnects and quantum memory/repeater technologies. The deal is intended to accelerate IonQ’s fault-tolerant quantum computing roadmap and progress toward the quantum internet.

IonQ Acquires Controlling Stake in ID Quantique

May 6, 2025

Cybersecurity

IonQ has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in ID Quantique (IDQ), adding IDQ's quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, quantum random number generators (QRNGs) and single-photon detectors to its product portfolio. The deal expands IonQ's quantum networking and secure-communications capabilities, brings nearly 300 granted and pending patents to IonQ's IP estate, and strengthens its position in national and international quantum communications initiatives.

iQSTEL Acquires 51% of Lynk Telecom

May 10, 2024

Telecommunications

iQSTEL Inc. agreed to acquire a 51% membership interest in Lynk Telecom (Lynktel), adding an estimated $20 million in annual revenue and $1 million in annual net income. The transaction strengthens iQSTEL's U.S. presence by integrating Lynk Telecom's wholesale and retail telecom services and is expected to close by July 1, 2024 following due diligence.