We consent to the  incorporation  by  reference in this  Registration  Statement
(Form S-8) pertaining to the Cubic Corporation  Employees'  Profit-Sharing  Plan
and the Cubic  Appications,  Inc.  401(k)  Retirement  Plan of our report  dated
November 29, 1995 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Cubic
Corporation  included  in its  Annual  Report  on Form  10-K for th eyear  ended
September 30, 1995, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                                      /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
                                                    ___________________________
                                                        ERNST & YOUNG, LLP
San Diego, California
October 31, 1996