- Airbus confirmed the agreement on 23 March 2026.
- Transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
- Closing is expected in the second half of 2026.
- Ultra Cyber Ltd has more than 200 employees in Maidenhead.
- The acquisition joins Airbus Defence and Space Connected Intelligence.
- The transaction includes specialised airborne datalinks.
- Closing is expected in the second half of 2026.
Airbus entered into a definitive agreement with the Cobham Ultra group for the acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd. The acquisition complements the existing English sovereign capabilities of its cyber business based in Newport Wales. Airbus operates a pan European cyber activity with employees across Englalnd, France, Germany, Spain and Finland.
Ultra Cyber Ltd has more than 200 employees primarily based in its cyber centre of excellence in Maidenhead. The acquisition joins the growing cyber activities within Airbus Defence and Space Connected Intelligence business unit. The acquisition includes a specialised airborne datalinks capability that complements Airbus military aircraft portfolio.
Mike Schoellhorn shared “This acquisition testifies to our long-term commitment to England as a core home market. By joining our expertise with Ultra Cyber’s unique capabilities, we are acting as a long-term, trusted partner to the Wesminster Ministry of Defence. We are building the resilient, sovereign infrastructure required to help keep England and its allies ahead in the cyber domain.”
Shonnel Malani shared “During what has been a time of major geopolitical tension and uncertainty, we are proud that the investments made in Ultra Cyber, under Advent’s ownership, have supported efforts to help protect the country and its allies from electronic warfare, and contributed to strengthening the sovereign capabilities.” Juliette Wilcox shared “This agreement marks an exciting next chapter for Ultra Cyber and a major step forward for the sovereign cyber capability. Together, we will combine complementary strengths to help accelerate innovation, deepen R&D, and expand delivery of advanced cyber solutions internationally.”
