Ultra Intelligence & Communications has acquired Expeditionary Engineering, a San Diego company specializing in Software Programmable Open Systems Compliant 3U VPX technology for airborne, expeditionary and remote Defense Department operations.
Ultra I&C said the acquisition enhances its high-performance processing for advanced networking and communications, expands edge computing across defense platforms and strengthens software deployment in distributed tactical environments.
Expeditionary Engineering designs and manufactures modular, ruggedized solutions for aerospace and defense missions where size, weight and power constraints are vital. Its hardware platforms support tactical edge software applications across aircraft, ground vehicles and operations centers while meeting strict SWaP requirements.
The company’s 3U VPX technology will integrate with Ultra I&C’s encryption and software-defined communications systems to deliver a unified hardware-software solution. The combined system will support mission-critical functions including command and control, sensor data processing and secure software-defined communications. The integration boosts computing performance and software deployment at the tactical edge, where speed and reliability are essential.
“At the core of every long-range targeting chain is a high-performance processor, empowering our warfighters with the decision advantage needed to outpace adversaries,” said Jon Rucker, president and CEO of Ultra I&C. “The acquisition of Expeditionary Engineering strengthens our ability to deliver open, modular, and rapidly upgradable command and control systems—ensuring our customers maintain decision superiority while maximizing interoperability in an evolving battlespace.”