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Document And Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Apr. 30, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name Ultralife Corp  
Entity Central Index Key 0000875657  
Trading Symbol ulbi  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   15,736,668
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false