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

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,” says 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,” says 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.”