IonQ Acquires Vector Atomic to Expand Quantum Sensing Portfolio

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.

IonQ Completes Acquisition of Oxford Ionics in $1.075 Billion Deal

September 17, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) completed its acquisition of Oxford Ionics, a UK-based trapped-ion quantum computing company, for a transaction value of about $1.075 billion. The deal is designed to strengthen IonQ’s quantum computing roadmap by integrating Oxford Ionics’ ion-trap-on-a-chip and patented technology stack with IonQ’s existing hardware and software.

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.

V2X Acquires QinetiQ U.S. Intelligence Business

September 24, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

V2X, Inc. (NYSE: VVX) completed the acquisition of QinetiQ’s U.S. Intelligence business for approximately $24 million (net of estimated tax benefits). The deal brings roughly 70 intelligence, data engineering, and cyber professionals into V2X and expands the company's capabilities and access to critical national security programs.

Fisica, Inc. Acquires Space Vector Corporation

April 9, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Fisica, Inc., a defense products manufacturer headquartered in San Leandro, California, has acquired Space Vector Corporation, a longtime provider of high-reliability RF avionics, flight termination systems and battery solutions based in Chatsworth, California. Terms were not disclosed; Space Vector management will remain in place and the deal expands Fisica's capabilities across aircraft/UAV, missile/hypersonic, launch vehicle and satellite power and mission-critical RF systems.

AI/ML Innovations Inc. Acquires Quantum Sciences Ltd

December 10, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

AI/ML Innovations Inc. entered into a binding share purchase agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Quantum Sciences Ltd for a purchase price of $690,000 to be paid by the issuance of 10,000,000 common shares. The acquisition (SPA dated December 9, 2024) brings digital health AI/ML and quantum‑inspired capability into AI/ML Innovations' portfolio and remains subject to customary closing conditions and CSE approval.