Ultra Electronics
UK-headquartered defence and security electronics company providing electronic sub-systems for maritime, C4ISR, aerospace, and nuclear markets.
Ultra Electronics Holdings Ltd is a British defence and security company with origins dating to 1920, when it was founded as Edward E. Rosen & Co. The company became independent via a management buyout in 1993 and was listed on the London Stock Exchange until its acquisition by Cobham in July 2022 for £2.6 billion. Ultra Electronics designs, develops, and supports electronic and electro-mechanical systems and sub-systems for defence, security, energy, and transport markets.
It operates primarily as a Tier 2–3 sub-system provider across five business areas: Maritime, Intelligence & Communications, Precision Control Systems, Energy, and Forensic Technology. Key markets include sonar systems, C4ISR/electronic warfare, commercial aerospace safety systems, nuclear controls, and industrial sensors. Ultra is headquartered in the United Kingdom and derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Sonobuoys
Air-deployed sonobuoys for airborne anti-submarine warfare, detecting, classifying and localising submarines.
Towed Sonar Arrays
Low-frequency active variable-depth towed sonar arrays (e.g. Sea Lancer) for anti-submarine warfare on frigates and smaller ships.
Hull-Mounted Sonar
Sea Searcher fully digital dual-frequency hull-mounted sonar giving ASW plus mine/obstacle avoidance; selected for Type 23/26 and Hunter-class frigates.
Torpedo Defence Systems
SEA SENTOR (SSTD) integrated surface-ship torpedo-defence system with towed array, launcher and countermeasures to detect, classify and defeat torpedoes.
Naval Combat Management System
Electro-Optic Tracking System
Naval electro-optical tracking/surveillance systems; Ultra is the UK primary supplier with 150+ systems fielded, including the Type 45 destroyer.
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Contact Ultra Electronics
WEBSITE
http://www.ultra-electronics.com/PHONE
+44 (0) 20 8813 4321HEADQUARTERS
United Kingdom
Company Facts
Founded
1920
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Europe
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Funding Stage
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