Leonardo, Discovery Air Defense Services Inc. ("DA Defense") - a subsidiary of Discovery Air Inc. -, and Inzpire Ltd apply to respond to the British Ministry of Defense's Air Support to Defense Operational Training (ASDOT) program of operational and simulated training services.
The companies will develop highly customized and low-risk training solutions, pooling their respective skills, competences and experiences in training activities involving the use of 'aggressor' aircraft (i.e. aircraft capable of simulating the aerial threat ), and also include air combat missions, electronic warfare and integrated operating environment simulation. The program will make it possible to meet the flight training requirements of the British Armed Forces until the middle of 2030. The collaboration between DA Defense and Inzpire started in February 2017. Leonardo joins the team today, thanks to its long experience and proven expertise in the development and execution of complex and long-term programs for the UK Ministry of Defense, such as advanced aircraft systems, radar and electronics. The team intends to provide the UK customer with the best technical and operational level for current and future training needs. Leonardo: among the top 10 companies of global importance in Aerospace, Defense and Security Leonardo is at the forefront of innovation in air systems and services in the UK and for this reason proves to be an ideal player for ASDOT. In addition to providing advanced technologies such as radar, sensors and electronic warfare systems to the British Armed Forces, for decades the company has collaborated with the Ministry of Defense to implement programs that often include a mix of platforms, systems and services, such as in the case of of the modernization program of over 350 aerial, land and naval platforms to the Mode 5 IFF standard, recently assigned to Leonardo and Hensoldt. Thanks to its long operational experience matured with the Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon and Tornado aircraft, for which it provides technology, advanced training, services and support, Leonardo is in the best position to understand the ASDOT program requirements and offer the best combination of simulation, networked and integrated training capabilities to train British combat aircraft pilots in the most effective and efficient way possible .
Inzpire: Reliability and Experience in Training British Military Personnel Inzpire provides services for the RAF Air Warfare Center, Typhoon Fighter Departments and Training Center at Waddington Base by developing and delivering realistic and virtual operational training. The company has a unique experience in researching, developing and providing Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training. Inzpire pilots conduct combat training with British Army Apache and Wildcat helicopter pilots on a daily basis. As part of the team created in response to the ASDOT program, Inzpire will be responsible for the “Red One” component producing, guiding and executing the 'Aggressor' plan. DA Defense: Really and Safely Simulate Air Threat for Fifth Generation Training DA Defense is among the most experienced tactical air training training providers in the world. With eight main operational bases on three continents, DA Defense operates the world's largest private fleet of 'attack' and tactical combat support aircraft. With more than 66.000 accident-free flight hours, DA Defense is the exclusive provider of air training services to the Canadian, German and Australian militaries. DA Defense's mix of modern fighter and special mission aircraft with fourth generation equipment will ensure the mission profiles, flexibility and availability required by ASDOT.
Leonardo is among the top ten companies in the world in Aerospace, Defense and Security and the main Italian industrial company. Operating since January 2016 as a one company organized into seven business divisions (Helicopters; Airplanes; Aerostructures; Avionics and Space Systems; Electronics for Land and Naval Defense; Defense Systems; Security and Information Systems), Leonardo competes on the most important international markets leveraging their areas of technological and product leadership. Listed on the stock exchange of
Milan (LDO), in 2016 Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of 12 billion and has a significant
industrial presence in Italy, UK, USA and Poland.
Inzpire is a British company established in 2005. As an organization dedicated to providing joint services with cumulative operational experience from all military personnel involved to date amounting to over 1.600 years and 200.000 flight hours between the Royal Air Force, British Army and Royal Navy, the company provides a variety of Defense-managed services in addition to mission systems products. Inzpire provides a full suite of training and consulting services to improve performance, safety, value and efficiency. It also provides operational training for helicopters, aircraft and UAS in both artificial and real environments, as well as supporting the
Eurofighter Typhoon UK operations.
Discovery Air is a global leader in the field of specialized aeronautical services. The company provides combat aircraft training, medical evacuation-equipped aircraft services, charter flights, helicopter operations, and transportation and logistics support to ensure operational readiness, medical assistance, safety and essential support for customers and communities. Discovery Air's unsecured convertible bonds are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol DA.DB.A). DA Defense and its US subsidiary, Top Aces, have the world's largest private operational fleet of combat aircraft. The training provided by DA Defense ensures the operational readiness of current and future generation combat aircraft.