IDS North America is one of the five global subsidiaries of IDS, Ingegneria dei Sistemi, the leading high-tech solution provider in defence and civil niche market sectors. IDS North America distributes IDS customized solutions and products for the Naval, Aeronautical, Aeronavigation and Georadar sectors in North America and the Caribbean. IDS North America’s team of professionals, technicians and specialists provide qualified and continuous assistance and support to its North American customers. IDS North America began operations in 2004 with its first official collaboration with the US Defence Department, Naval Research Centre, by providing the SHIP EDF tool for naval applications. Four years later, after signing its first contract with NAV CANADA, the Canadian civil air navigation services provider, Ingegneria dei sistemi opened its North American subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.