# Ultra Electronics

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q3 (estimated)**: Regulatory Review — Expected window for the UK government to review the deal under national security protocols.
- **2026-03-23**: Airbus Deal Announced — Airbus confirms an agreement to purchase the Ultra Cyber division to bolster its defense portfolio.
- **2022-08-01**: Advent Acquisition — US private equity firm Advent International completes the £2.6B takeover of Ultra Electronics.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Airbus Bolsters Defense Portfolio with Acquisition of UK's Ultra Cyber
2026-03-23 14:27:06 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 14

Airbus has reached an agreement to acquire Ultra Cyber, a specialized UK-based provider of high-grade encryption and cybersecurity solutions. The deal marks a significant expansion of Airbus Defence and Space’s sovereign capabilities within the UK’s national security infrastructure.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/airbus-acquires-uk-ultra-cyber-defense-security

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