Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: 'Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things'
Trouble in Your Tank: Minimizing Small-via Defects for High-reliability PCBs
It’s Only Common Sense: 20 Lessons in 20 Years—A Career in Common Sense
TT Electronics Secures Multi-Million-Pound Defense Contract with Ultra PCS
July 18, 2025 | TT ElectronicsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
TT Electronics, a leading provider of global manufacturing solutions and engineered technologies, announced that it has been awarded a significant new contract with long-standing customer Ultra PCS Ltd (Ultra Precision Control Systems). Under the terms of the contract, TT Electronics will manufacture highly complex, military-grade cable harness assemblies at its facility in Fairford, UK, for Ultra PCS Ltd’s advanced engine ice protection systems, which are integral to the operation of modern combat aircraft.
Established in 1978, TT Electronics in Fairford is a dedicated National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap™) accredited engineering and manufacturing facility with over 80 employees. The site provides cable assembly engineering and manufacturing solutions for harsh environments on major defense platforms, including combat air and missile defense systems.
Michael Leahan, Executive Vice President of TT Electronics, comments: “This contract award marks over three decades of trust and collaboration between TT Electronics and Ultra PCS Ltd at our UK facility in Fairford. We are immensely proud of our shared legacy and the mutual growth we have fostered over the years. Our team is committed to continuing this collaborative partnership, delivering engineering excellence and innovating to meet the evolving needs of the aerospace and defense sectors.”
This new contract strengthens the long-standing, 35-year relationship between the two companies. It underscores TT Electronics’ pivotal role as a preferred and trusted supplier in the aerospace and defense markets.
Share on:
Testimonial
"The I-Connect007 team is outstanding—kind, responsive, and a true marketing partner. Their design team created fresh, eye-catching ads, and their editorial support polished our content to let our brand shine. Thank you all! "
Sweeney Ng - CEE PCBSuggested Items
KIC Expands Footprint in Mexico to Deliver Faster, Localized Support
08/29/2025 | KICKIC, a leading provider of thermal process solutions for electronics manufacturing, has announced the expansion of its service capabilities in Mexico.
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
08/29/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007This week, we bring you Global Electronics Association’s Chris Mitchell’s government relations column on—you guessed it—trade deals. TTM is balancing its facilities between East and West. The Global Electronics Association released July numbers for North American PCB shipments, and the news is good. Meanwhile, the corresponding report for EMS might seem like bad news, but that’s misleading. Be sure to look deeper for the rest of the story. Finally, for a bit space-science palate cleansing, I’m sharing news of the latest launch of NASA’s X-37B.
Kontron Strengthens Defense Aerospace Supply Chain by Appointing Spirit Electronics as Official Distributor
08/28/2025 | BUSINESS WIREKontron, a leading global provider of IoT and Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), announced a strategic distribution agreement with Spirit Electronics, an end-to-end supply-chain services company and value-added distributor of high-reliability components. Under the agreement,
Koh Young Expands Global Footprint with Grand Opening of Taiwan Office to Serve Semiconductor and Advanced Packaging Market
08/28/2025 | Koh YoungKoh Young Technology, the global leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection and metrology solutions, proudly announces the grand opening of its new branch office, Koh Young Taiwan (KYTW), in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
MacDermid Alpha Awarded for Innovation: Driving Process Optimization and Efficiency with Major Indian EMS Provider
08/28/2025 | MacDermid Alpha Electronics SolutionsMacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a leading global supplier of integrated materials for the electronics industry, is recognized by one of India’s top EMS providers, Syrma SGS, with an award for innovation that advanced process optimization, enhanced operational efficiency, and yield gains.