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Airbus to Acquire UK Cyber Firm Ultra Cyber by 2026

3/23/2026

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  • Airbus, a US aerospace and defense company, will acquire UK cybersecurity firm Ultra Cyber in order to strengthen its European cyber defense.
  • The deal is expected to finalize in the second half of 2026.
  • Ultra Cyber is based in Maidenhead.
  • Airbus's CEO Mike Schoellhorn emphasized the acquisition's significance in building resilient infrastructure for the UK Ministry of Defence amid rising geopolitical tensions.