Ultra Electronics sees tough UK and US defence markets

Ultra Electronics, the technology company with interests in defence, transport and energy, says it will continue to face strong headwinds from both the US and UK defence market.

Ultra Electronics, the technology company with interests in defence, transport and energy, says it will continue to face strong headwinds from both the US and UK defence market.

In an update today the firm says: "In the US, it is anticipated that political brinkmanship on budgets will continue through 2012".

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