Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
Expected Completion
Anticipated closing of the deal following NSI Act reviews and regulatory hurdles.
Airbus Deal Announced
Airbus officially announces the agreement to purchase the UK Ultra Cyber division.
Strategic Realignment
Ultra's divisions are reviewed for potential divestment or integration under private equity ownership.
Ultra Electronics Acquisition
Advent International (Cobham) completes the £2.57B acquisition of Ultra Electronics.
Airbus has reached an agreement to acquire UK Ultra Cyber, a specialist in high-grade encryption and secure communications. The move significantly expands Airbus's sovereign cyber capabilities and strengthens its position as a Tier 1 defense contractor in the United Kingdom.