Lockheed Martin acquisition of Ultra Electronics defense units cleared in Germany
( August 26, 2026, 09:05 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Lockheed Martin's planned acquisition of four Ultra Electronics businesses specializing in naval and underwater warfare systems has been cleared in Germany. The Federal Cartel Office said the companies' portfolios largely complemented each other and overlapped only to a limited extent, while strong competitors remained in areas where their activities overlap.The press release, in German, is attached....
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