IOS: Delivering today,
planning for tomorrow

Leonardo provides Integrated Operational Support (IOS) for the Wildcat, Merlin and Apache AH Mk.1 helicopter fleets of the UK Armed Forces, as well as the Royal Norwegian Air Force's AW101 SAR helicopters.

From its inception in 1998, Leonardo's IOS concept has continually evolved to meet growing customer expectations around improved operational output, while delivering ever-increasing value-for-money, thanks to reduced through-life costs. 

Traditional support contracts have been replaced by fully integrated output-based contracting mechanisms whereby support and delivery risk have been transferred from the Authority to Industry.

The IOS concept has continued to develop over time, and the support boundary between Industry and the Front Line user has expanded, enabling the MOD to meet its aspiration of shifting from the role of 'Provider' to that of 'Decider'.

Leonardo awarded £293m Apache Integrated Operational Support contract by UK MoD

Leonardo awarded £293m Apache Integrated Operational Support contract by UK MoD

Leonardo will provide the Apache AH Mk.1 Attack Helicopter fleet with comprehensive support and maintenance services.

Leonardo starts delivery of 16 AW101 Norwegian all-weather SAR helicopters

The Norwegian Ministry of Justice & Public Security has taken delivery from Leonardo of the first of 16 AW101 all-weather search and rescue helicopters.

Leonardo starts delivery of 16 AW101 Norwegian all-weather SAR helicopters

Leonardo to deliver next stage of AW159 Wildcat Integrated Support and Training contract in UK

Leonardo to deliver next stage of AW159 Wildcat Integrated Support and Training contract in UK

Contract marks the continued delivery of support services for the UK’s fleet of AW159 Wildcat helicopters to British Armed Forces. It includes spares provisioning, scheduled maintenance and enhanced technical support services, as well synthetic and ground-based training for aircrew and maintainers.

Integrated Merlin Operational Support (IMOS) agreement to Royal Navy fleet

Under the contract, Leonardo is responsible for guaranteeing the expert upkeep of 30 Merlin HM Mk2 and 25 Merlin HC Mk4/Mk4A, until 31 March 2025.

Integrated Merlin Operational Support (IMOS) agreement to Royal Navy fleet