Airbus Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Ultra Cyber Ltd to Strengthen UK Defense Presence

# Airbus Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Ultra Cyber Ltd to Strengthen UK Defense Presence Airbus has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Cyber Ltd, an English cybersecurity firm, from the Cobham Ultra group. The move aims to bolster Airbus’s cyber‑defense capabilities and expand its footprint in the UK and European cyber‑security markets. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 and will integrate Ultra Cyber’s 200+ employees into Airbus Defence and Space’s Connected Intelligence business unit. **Sources:** https://www.travelextra.ie/airbus-acquires-englands-ultra-cyber-ltd/, https://defensehere.com/en/airbus-to-acquire-ultra-cyber-to-expand-uk-cybersecurity-capabilities/, https://www.asdnews.com/news/defense/2026/03/24/airbus-continues-strengthen-sovereign-cyber-security-with-acquisition-ultra-cyber-uk **Keywords:** Airbus, cybersecurity, acquisition, Ultra Cyber Ltd, defense, UK, sovereign capability **Analysis Angle:** Examine how traditional aerospace manufacturers are diversifying into high‑tech defense sectors, and what this means for national security and industrial strategy. *This article was automatically generated by Beta. Please review and edit before publishing.*