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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Ultra I&C selected to deliver open-architecture airborne processing solutions to U.S. Air Force
AUSTIN, Texas, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra I&C and Dell Technologies have been selected for the competitive Software Programmable Open Mission Systems Compliant (SPOC) processor procurement to provide support to the United States Air Force (USAF) Materiel Command Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). Ultra I&C will collaborate with Dell Technologies to deliver software development, integration and systems testing for the SPOC processor. The partnership will supply the OMS-compliant CSO 3U-VPX SPOC processor along with comprehensive program management and cybersecurity support to ensure secure supply chains. Ultra I&C will spearhead integration and software development efforts, utilizing their commercial ruggedized processor to fulfill the Air Force's open mission system requirements. 'Our team is dedicated to keeping our solutions modular and open, making sure we are eliminating vendor-lock and being true partners to support the Airborne Networking layer,' said Randy Fields, chief technology officer of Ultra I&C's C2I business. 'This award reflects not only our team's technical capabilities, but also our dedication to transparency, collaboration and performance.' This commercial off-the-shelf solution will provide the U.S. Air Force a low-risk, turnkey platform that accelerates integration of larger aircraft systems and paves the way for future applications. Certified for air operations in austere environments, the processor delivers tactical edge computing capabilities where they're needed most. About Ultra I&C Ultra I&C is powering decision speed across the multidomain battlespace with resilient tactical communications, mission optimization, and encryption technologies. We secure, move, and make sense of data across all domains—delivering real-time, mission-ready intelligence that gives operators at the edge the clarity to act and the speed to win. For decades, global defense forces and allied partners have relied on Ultra I&C to outpace threats and cut through complexity on the battlefield. Headquartered in Austin, TX with more than 700 employees across the global enterprise, we deliver battle-proven technology purpose-built for decision advantage in contested, high-threat environments. For more information, visit Media Inquiries Amanda Rudolph, Vice President of Marketing and Communications: [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ultra IC
Associated Press
03-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Ultra I&C selected for prime position on U.S. Air Force EWAAC IDIQ contract
AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate has selected Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C) as a prime contractor for the Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity vehicle. The contract has a ceiling of $46 billion over 10 years and focuses on accelerating the acquisition and delivery of solutions to the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons' critical requirements. EWAAC emphasizes transformative capabilities, advancing Armament and the Digital Trinity—digital engineering and management, agile software, and open architecture—to enable rapid delivery of mission-critical solutions that enhance lethality, decision dominance, and operational resilience. As a prime contractor, Ultra I&C will leverage its commercial solutions and industry partnerships to provide affordable mission-critical systems supporting the Air Force's warfighting objectives. The company delivers weapon multi-function processors in 3U VPX and VNX+ form factors and net-enabled weapons command and control software, with cryptographic management and remote rekey capabilities. Ultra I&C's solution enhances weapons system autonomy by integrating tactical datalinks across C2 and non-C2 assets—enabling enrichment through weapons datalinks and seamless integration with sensors and shooters. 'Our team brings an unmatched level of expertise and innovation to this mission,' said Randy Fields, Ultra I&C's Chief Technology Officer. 'These technologies align with government-referenced architectures and position Ultra I&C as a key provider for the Air Force's affordable mass initiatives and high-fidelity connections throughout long-range kill chains.' Ultra I&C will support Air Force modernization through rapid prototyping and integration at 'gold-standard' test benches for open standard conformance validation. The company will collaborate with government and industry partners to enhance multi-domain integration and accelerate development timelines for warfighter effectiveness. About Ultra Intelligence & Communications Ultra Intelligence & Communications, also known as Ultra I&C, has generations of experience fielding tactical communications, command and control, and cyber security technologies for the most challenging defense applications. Ultra I&C connects the multi-domain battlespace and ensures secure information advantage in high-threat environments. These innovative solutions are an integral operational component for the U.S. Department of Defense, the UK Ministry of Defence, the Canadian Department of National Defence and many more defense organizations worldwide. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX with locations and manufacturing facilities around the globe. For more information, visit
