Two men have been arrested after intruders forced their way into the offices of a defence technology company in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, and caused damage inside the building. Police Scotland confirmed officers were called to the Ultra I&C site on Prospect Road at around 09:40 on Sunday.
Video circulating on social media, filmed from within the premises, appeared to show individuals spray-painting walls and damaging property before officers arrived at the scene. The footage suggests the incident was carried out as part of a protest action rather than a conventional burglary.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed that two suspects, aged 39 and 18, had been taken into custody, and that inquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
What does Ultra I&C do?
Ultra I&C describes itself on its corporate website as a provider of specialist military technology, stating that it delivers crypto solutions, mission software and tactical communications intended to keep operations running. This positions the firm within the wider defence supply chain, a sector that has occasionally drawn the attention of activist groups opposed to arms manufacturing and military contracts.
Has the company responded?
Ultra I&C has not yet issued a public statement on the break-in. A request for comment has been submitted to the company.
Is this part of a wider pattern?
The incident follows a series of unrelated protest-linked disturbances across Scotland in recent months. In August 2026, three police officers were injured after eggs and bricks were thrown at them during a protest outside a house in Glasgow's Priesthill area, an episode detailed in earlier coverage. In July 2026, a man was arrested following a disturbance at a gathering in Glasgow's Cranhill neighbourhood, as reported in a separate account of that incident. While the circumstances differ, the cases point to a broader pattern of protest activity in Scotland escalating into confrontation and arrests.
Key Facts
- Police were called to the Ultra I&C site on Prospect Road, Westhill, at approximately 09:40 on Sunday.
- Two men, aged 39 and 18, have been arrested in connection with the break-in.
- Social media footage showed spray painting and damage inside the building before police arrived.
- Ultra I&C states it supplies crypto solutions, mission software and tactical communications for military use.
- Police Scotland says its investigation into the incident is continuing.
