U.S. Army awards Ultra I&C $87M contract for Guam Defense Operations

AUSTIN, Texas, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C) has been awarded an $86.8 million Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract to deliver advanced software prototypes for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Mission Command System, specifically supporting Guam Defense Operations. The five-year agreement will enhance the integration of next-generation weapons and sensors for the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office (PEO) Missiles and Space.

"Ultra I&C's commitment to innovative acquisition pathways allows us to co-create, iterate and improve our technologies with our defense customers in their environments to ensure faster delivery and reliable capability," said Randy Fields, CTO at Ultra I&C. "This agreement with the U.S. Army is one example of our ability to contribute to a mission with state-of-the-art technologies that lead to faster innovation and prototyping."

The contract focuses on expanding the Air Defense Community's software capabilities for U.S. Army Operations while maintaining technological superiority against evolving adversarial threats. Ultra I&C will integrate its cutting-edge ADSI^® software platform, providing comprehensive Link-16 interoperability, MIL-STD and tactical data link interfaces, and force operations data within the IBCS architecture.

The engineering support encompasses advanced composite tracking systems, enhanced engagement operations and modernized force operations. Additionally, the company will deliver seamless Link-16 interoperability capabilities alongside state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) integration to meet emerging battlefield requirements.

"This OTA award strengthens our two-decade partnership with PEO Missiles and Space and the U.S. Army," said Jason Sterling, C2I vice president of Programs, Ultra I&C. "We've strategically aligned our technology development, products and capabilities to address emerging battlefield threats. Supporting our partners in their critical mission operations remains our highest priority."

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 secured 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 https://www.ultra-ic.com.

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