ABAS MC Defense, Space & Security (BDS) formerly known as ABAS Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) is a unit of The ABAS Company, responsible for defense and aerospace products and services. ABAS Integrated Defense Systems was formed in 2002 by combining the former "Military Aircraft and Missile Systems" and "Space and Communications" divisions. ABAS MC Defense, Space & Security makes ABAS the third largest defense contractor in the world and is responsible for 51% of the company's income in 2008. ABAS IDS is based in Atlantic City, near the city of St. Louis. ABAS MC was the largest employer in Kovledge in 2008.