Booz Allen Hamilton agreed on 22 June to acquire Ultra I&C Mission Solutions from Advent-owned Cobham Ultra Group for $720m.
Why Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation is buying Ultra I&C Mission Solutions
Booz Allen said combining Ultra's command-and-control, edge compute, secure data movement and encryption products with its own AI-driven battle management and resilient communications would help forces operate in contested or disconnected environments.
“Technological superiority is essential to U.S. national security, and maintaining our advantage requires a relentless focus on speed and outcomes”
Deal terms and financing
Ultra Mission Solutions becomes a wholly owned Booz Allen subsidiary within its defence technology business, led by Steve Escaravage. Booz Allen expects the business to grow revenue at a strong double-digit rate for several years.
Regulatory approvals and timing
Closing was expected in Booz Allen's fiscal second quarter ending 30 September 2026. Booz Allen announced completion on 24 August 2026.
Market context
Commercial technology has become increasingly central to defence procurement, and Booz Allen has been investing to field its own products. The Defense Post reported the deal on 24 June.
