In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, the true value of any airborne system lies in its ability to seamlessly integrate innovations.
Leonardo’s ATOS (Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance) is an advanced mission management system ensuring real-time data fusion and enhanced tactical situational awareness, integrating and managing various sensors and subsystems in order to perform ISR missions.
Deployed on over 60 platforms worldwide, this ITAR-free system is fully customisable being the suite of sensors and equipment designed and selected to meet the specific operational needs of each end-user.
ATOS is continuously updated to address evolving operational requirements across national security, law enforcement and military domains.
Missions & Features
Innovation at the Service of ISR Missions
ATOS seamlessly integrates into comprehensive multi-domain surveillance networks by efficiently leveraging data from deployed assets to execute a wide spectrum of ISR tasks with precision and tactical advantage.
Its advanced capabilities make ATOS the preferred solution for national security operations, including counterterrorism and anti-piracy initiatives, law enforcement missions such as the interdiction of illegal trafficking and border security, and military applications ranging from anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) to search and rescue operations (SAR).
Its configurable architecture ensures tailored solutions that deliver operational superiority in challenging environments.
Adaptable Solutions for Airborne Missions
Amid escalating criminal activities and increasing symmetric and asymmetric threats, ATOS provides a versatile and secure solution for diverse airborne mission profiles.
The system's modular architecture supports short- and medium-range aircraft in conducting day/night reconnaissance, land surveillance, maritime patrols, and search-and-rescue (SAR) operations.
For long-range platforms, ATOS excels in naval traffic control, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) protection, C4ISR integration and Network-Centric Warfare capabilities, as well as specialised tasks such as Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). This flexibility ensures optimal performance across the full spectrum of airborne security missions.
Multiplatform Integration and Comprehensive Support
As a platform-agnostic solution, ATOS delivers exceptional adaptability, operating seamlessly across rotary-wing, fixed-wing and unmanned systems. Designed to support both new acquisitions and legacy platforms, ATOS ensures compatibility with diverse operational requirements.
To optimise procurement efficiency, ATOS can be delivered as part of a comprehensive solution package comprising aircraft and sensor systems, streamlining acquisition and simplifying administrative management.
A range of aftermarket support services is available throughout the system's operational lifecycle to maximise operational availability, delivering maintenance, training, and capability upgrades.
Continuously Improving Technology
ATOS is a continually evolving system designed to meet the exacting standards of modern patrol and surveillance operations.
Modern long-endurance aircraft equipped with sophisticated sensor arrays require consistent performance during extended missions. The ATOS system incorporates ergonomically designed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) that enhance usability, reduce cognitive burden, and minimise operator fatigue. This ensures sustained operational effectiveness throughout extended deployments.
Central to ATOS's continuous enhancement is the collaborative partnership between Leonardo and end users, ensuring that solutions consistently align with operational concepts (CONOPS) and address specific situational demands.