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Niccolo de Masi
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IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) wins $28m DARPA contract to deliver 125 Evergreen-05 atomic clocks
IonQ has secured a $28 million DARPA contract extension to manufacture and deliver 125 Evergreen-05 optical atomic clocks, turning its Vector Atomic acquisition into a test of whether quantum sensing can scale from advanced research into repeatable government deployment.
August 7, 2026
IonQ closes $1.8bn SkyWater deal after FTC splits 1-1 on quantum conditions
IonQ closed the $1.8bn SkyWater buy after a 1-1 FTC split, gaining a Pentagon-accredited US foundry ahead of an Aug 5 earnings call that now matters more.
August 2, 2026
IonQ clears final regulatory hurdle for $1.8bn SkyWater acquisition
IonQ has cleared the final hurdle for its $1.8 billion SkyWater deal, but foundry integration, cash burn and quantum milestones remain the real test.
July 29, 2026
Why IonQ’s massive $2bn equity raise could redefine the future of quantum computing
IonQ raises $2 billion to scale global quantum operations and accelerate commercialization—see how this move could reshape the industry.
October 10, 2025
IonQ stock surges 18% as UK clears Oxford Ionics deal, boosting global quantum roadmap
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) stock surged 18% after UK cleared its $1.075B Oxford Ionics deal. Find out how this quantum merger reshapes the future of computing.
September 12, 2025
Can IonQ become the Nvidia of quantum computing? What the Oxford Ionics deal signals about platform consolidation
IonQ’s deal to acquire Oxford Ionics marks a strategic shift toward becoming the “Nvidia of quantum.” Explore what this means for quantum computing’s future.
June 10, 2025
Quantum leap: IonQ targets Oxford Ionics in $1bn+ deal to hit 2 million qubits by 2030
IonQ’s $1.075B acquisition of Oxford Ionics boosts its bid for fault-tolerant quantum systems by 2030. Find out what this means for the industry.
June 9, 2025