Irish Defence Forces Selects Ocean Software to Support Air Corps Modernisation

Melbourne, Australia and Baldonnel, Ireland // 6 November 2026 — Ocean Software has been selected by the Irish Defence Forces to deliver a new operational systems environment for the Irish Air Corps, supporting its ongoing modernisation and future capability requirements. 

The program will replace the Irish Air Corps’ existing Aviation Maintenance Management System (AMMS), establishing the Ocean Platform as the integrated environment for managing flight operations, training, scheduling, personnel readiness and operational resources. 

The Ocean Platform will bring together flying, qualifications and currencies, training management, airspace management, personnel and resource planning to provide greater visibility of readiness. 

As part of the Ocean-led solution, aircraft maintenance, logistics and airworthiness management capability from ILIAS Solutions will be part of the environment. This brings aircraft and materiel readiness information together with Ocean’s operational, training and personnel data, providing a complete view of operational readiness. 

The program will support the Irish Air Corps’ continued modernisation by providing a strong foundation for coordinating people, aircraft, training and resources as its capabilities and operational requirements evolve. 

“We’re proud to support the Irish Defence Forces as it continues to invest in and modernise its operational capability,” said Pete Smith, CEO of Ocean Software. “There is a significant program of modernisation underway across the Irish Air Corps. It’s a privilege to be trusted to support them through this next chapter,” he also said. 

“The Irish Air Corps is making significant investments in its future capability, and we’re pleased to support Ocean in delivering this important program,” said Harald Kokelkoren, CEO of ILIAS Solutions. “Our role will be to deliver value to the Irish Air Corps bringing its maintenance, logistics and airworthiness information into a connected environment, supporting its people as they manage a growing and modernising fleet.” 

“The Irish Air Corps is undertaking a significant period of modernisation as we invest in the capabilities, aircraft and systems required to meet our future operational needs,” said General Officer Commanding (GOC) The Air Corps, Brigadier General Rory O'Connor. 

“This program will provide a more integrated approach to managing our flying operations, training, personnel and aircraft readiness, giving our people better information to support planning and decision-making as the Irish Air Corps continues to evolve,” he also said. 

The implementation builds on Ocean Software’s established partnership with ILIAS Solutions. Together, the technologies bring Ocean’s more than 30 years of experience in defence flight operations, training and resource management together with specialist aircraft maintenance, logistics, fleet management and airworthiness capability from ILIAS. 

Image Credit: Irish Air Corps

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Ocean Software

The Ocean Platform is a connected operational readiness platform built on more than 30 years of defence aviation expertise. Built on the proven foundation of FlightPRO®, it brings together training, personnel, resources and operations to help forces understand readiness, coordinate activity and respond as operational conditions change. From individual qualifications and training progression to force-wide planning and resource coordination, the Ocean Platform provides a connected view of the factors that determine readiness. Modular, interoperable and delivered as COTS software, it enables forces to adopt capability according to operational need and modernise over time. Ocean Software is trusted in 18+ nations globally.

ILIAS Solutions

ILIAS Solutions Defence Platform is a military-grade COTS software suite bult on 30+ years of defence expertise. Developed by IT specialists and military experts, it orchestrates supply, inventory, maintenance, training, deployments and operations across land, sea, and air. Commanders gain real-time asset viability and data-driven decision making. Trusted globally as a long-term partner, ILIAS enables MRO&U, Total Asset Visibility, Fleet Management, and Expeditionary Deployment Operations. ILIAS Solutions is part of the Patria Group since January 2025. https://www.ilias-solutions.com/   

Irish Defence Forces / Irish Air Corps

The Irish Air Corps is the air component of Ireland’s Defence Forces, providing military air capabilities in support of Ireland’s defence, security and civil support. Operating from Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, its missions span maritime patrol, reconnaissance, military transport, Garda air support, air ambulance, civil assistance and pilot training. https://www.military.ie/en/

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