IOS: Delivering today,
planning for tomorrow

Rotary Wing Support Norwegian AW101 SAR delivery Wildcat Training Centre Supporting the Merlins
Leonardo provides Integrated Operational Support (IOS) for the Wildcat and Merlin 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Traditional support contracts have been replaced by fully integrated output-based contracting mechanisms whereby support and delivery risk have been transferred from the Authority to Industry.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'.

Success Through Innovation: unlocking Rotary Wing efficiency and resilience

Maintaining platform and equipment availability for military operations is more critical than ever in an increasingly destabilised and changing world. Leonardo Campaign Manager, Dion Martin, considers how successful Integrated Operational Support (IOS) results in improved aircraft availability for Front Line Commands, as well as how closer collaboration between the military and industry can deliver next generation IOS in light of more complex and growing demands on UK and allied armed forces.

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Success Through Innovation: unlocking Rotary Wing efficiency and resilience

Delivering Norway's AW101 SAR Queen helicopters

Leonardo is partnering closely with the Norwegian Ministry of Justice & Public Security to deliver an integrated customer support and training package for the advanced AW101 platform.

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Delivering Norway's AW101 SAR Queen helicopters

Wildcat Training Centre: a decade of training AW159 personnel for the frontline

Wildcat Training Centre: a decade of training AW159 personnel for the frontline

For over a decade, Leonardo has successfully delivered training for the British military’s AW159 ‘Wildcat’ pilots, aircrew and ground personnel. The Wildcat Training Centre (WTC), based at RNAS Yeovilton, is a world-leading training establishment that leverages a multitude of advanced synthetic training solutions for optimum training outcomes.

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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.

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