Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) is participating in IDEAS-2012 in a big way. This international exhibition of arsenal is organised on alternate years at Karachi Expo Centre. Organising IDEAS has helped in projecting Pakistan as a country capable of meeting the defence requirements of geopolitically important states of the region.
At IDEAS-2012, Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) is displaying a comprehensive range of products being produced by its constituent companies. These companies are involved in production of research based products and services. These products and services are extensively used by the three stakeholders responsible for guarding the air, land and sea frontiers of Pakistan.
Excellence in technology, innovation and competitiveness give these companies an edge over other manufacturers in the region. These companies invest heavily in R&D and give top priority to the development of human resource. The seven constituent companies are: Advance Engineering Research Organisation; Integrated Defence Systems; Marine Systems, Xpert Engineering Services; Institute of Industrial Control Systems; Al-Technique Corporation of Pakistan, and Scientific Engineering & Technology Services.
GIDS delivers advanced air defence capability through Rabta (C4I), Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation System (ACMI), Surface to Air Missile Weapon System (ANZA MK-II), Air Defence Guns, Air Launched Bombs, Runway Penetration Bombs, Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) and accessories like Infrared Flares, Chaff & Flare Dispenser System and Bombs Tail Units. Advance Engineering Research Organisation (AERO) enjoys distinction owing to its capabilities. Its products comply with international standards. AERO is now busy in acquiring AS-9100, the ultimate and most stringent aerospace quality standard. Its products include anti-personnel, anti-armour, incendiary, anti-runway, electronic impact and time-based fuzes, electronic warfare equipment, navigation systems, optical fibre and optical fibre cables.
Anti-tank Wire Guided Missile System known as 'Baktar Shiken' developed by Institute of Industrial Systems (IICS) is being displayed at the expo needs special mention. It has a range of 3km with day and night capability. It becomes highly potent when installed with tandem warhead. At present 'Baktar Shiken' is being exported to various countries including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Libya.-PR