Patria acquires ILIAS Solutions to strengthen digital defence capabilities and readiness
Defence and technology company Patria announces acquisition of cutting-edge Belgium-based digital defence platform provider ILIAS Solutions. With the acquisition of the number-one digital defence platform for fleet management, Patria enhances its digital services.
In the complex world of defence operations, keeping fleets ready for action while managing costs effectively is crucial. The power of high-quality data enabling better and faster decision-making is increasingly felt in ‘normal’ circumstances and on the battlefield.
Patria’s strong foothold and expertise in the maintenance and sustainment of military fleets will be empowered by ILIAS’ defence platform. ILIAS’ software will feed into the Patria OPTIME service, offering multi-fleet management for optimal performance across defence forces and ensuring focus on mission success.
“High-end MRO services with data driven solutions and intelligent analytics are becoming increasingly important, if not essential, to provide optimal performance and availability across fleets. We at Patria are excited about acquiring the number-one defence platform and starting our joint journey with the ILIAS Solutions team,” says Pekka Ruutu, Executive Vice President of Patria’s Portfolio unit. "There are clear synergies between the two companies and benefits for customers of both companies as well as for our European joint programmes when the Patria OPTIME service concept is set to be powered with ILIAS’ defence platform", Ruutu continues.
To fully optimise depot-level maintenance, fleet management and mission deployment as well as logistics and supply chain management, there is a need for a uniform platform across defence fleets, complying with all modern digital requirements.
“Being part of Patria Group will strengthen ILIAS Solutions’ broadening position as the partner of trust for the defence market, providing our customers with the needed assurance that is essential for a mission-critical information systems provider. The seamless combination of the ILIAS Solutions software suite with Patria’s OPTIME service concept with access to our combined European and global markets provides vast potential for both companies. Furthermore, as a tri-service supplier ILIAS Solutions will especially benefit from Patria’s strong heritage in land systems, extending our solid expertise in military air operations,” says Jean-Pierre Wildschut, Chief Executive Officer of ILIAS Solutions.
Patria’s acquisition leads the way for Europe’s defence digitalization which is necessary for preparedness and the successful management of capability gaps. By harnessing data effectively, Patria OPTIME now better enables predictive maintenance, proactive planning and streamlined supply chain management, ultimately boosting fleet availability and performance.
The transaction will undergo the authority approval process in countries where ILIAS Solutions has offices, including Belgium, the Netherlands, the US, Denmark and Australia. The acquisition price is not disclosed by the parties.
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Sirje Ahvenlampi-Hyvönen, Vice President, Group Communications, Patria, tel. +358 50 557 3822, [email protected]
Patria is a modern and international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience. Through our top-notch experts and Through life capability, Protected mobility & defence systems and Battlefield & critical systems products and services, we ensure reliable operations for our customers and serve as a partner in critical functions on land, sea and air - when if is not an option. Patria has offices in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia and Japan.
Patria is owned by the State of Finland (50.1%) and Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (49.9%). Patria owns 50% of Nammo, and together these three companies form a leading Nordic defence partnership.
www.patriagroup.com
About ILIAS (Integrated Logistics Information and Automation System):
The ILIAS Defense Platform is an off-the-shelf, commercial, military-grade software suite encompassing over three decades of defense expertise. Developed by IT specialists and military experts, this comprehensive platform orchestrates supply, inventory, maintenance, training, deployments and operations across land, sea and air. Military commanders gain real-time asset visibility and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Trusted globally, ILIAS is your long-term partner in defense management information systems for Depot Level maintenance, Fleet Management, Expeditionary Deployment Operations and Total Asset Visibility.
www.ilias-solutions.com
