Dubai, UAE – 8 December 2025: ATERMES, a French leader in advanced surveillance and securitysolutions, announces in partnership with The Imperial Electric Company (IEC), the award of amajor contract by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) for the deployment of a state-of-the-artBird Repelling System (BRS) at Lahore International Airport.This milestone project represents a first-of-its-kind integrated solution combining SURICATE,ATERMES’ advanced AI-enabled multi-sensor surveillance system, with acoustic and laserdeterrence technologies. The system delivers a fully automated, intelligent, and environmentallyfriendly approach to mitigating bird-strike risks; one of aviation’s most persistent safetychallenges.The SURICATE system, developed by ATERMES in France, brings together cutting-edge optronics,embedded AI, and edge computing to continuously monitor airfields, identify potential avianthreats in real time, and automatically activate deterrence mechanisms.Once a bird threat is detected by the system’s deep-learning algorithms, SURICATE autonomouslytriggers the surrounding acoustic and laser repellers, driving the birds away from critical flightzones such as runways and taxiways.This unique synergy between AI-based detection and automated multi-modal deterrence marksa turning point in airport security and environmental protection. Unlike traditional manual ortime-based repelling systems, the BRS for Lahore Airport operates only when necessary,optimizing energy use and minimizing disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem.
Lionel Thomas, Chairman of ATERMES, stated: “This project is not just about technology; it’sabout redefining how airports ensure safety through intelligence. By merging AI, optics, anddeterrence, we’re transforming bird control into a predictive, autonomous, and eco-responsibleprocess.”Sajid Jamal, Executive Director of The Imperial Electric Company, added: “Our partnership withATERMES reflects Pakistan’s growing commitment to embracing advanced, AI-driven safetysystems. Lahore will become the first airport in the region equipped with such an integrated andintelligent Bird Repelling System.”The project underscores a strong collaboration between France and Pakistan in technologicalinnovation. ATERMES will provide the detection and control systems, while IEC, a key player inPakistan’s engineering and infrastructure sectors, will oversee integration, installation, and localsupport. Together, they will ensure the delivery of a robust, scalable, and sustainable system thatsets a benchmark for other international airports in the region.###About ATERMESFounded in 1989, ATERMES is a leading French company specializing in advanced high-tech solutions designed fordemanding environments. With over 30 years of expertise, ATERMES has prioritized research and development tocontinuously enhance its capabilities across four core areas: Mechanics, Electronics, Optronics, and Software.Today, ATERMES combines its dual focus on Services and Products to deliver customized solutions for partners in thechallenging defense sector, backed by a robust industrial foundation. With a strategic emphasis on the Middle Eastand Africa, ATERMES offers specialized solutions for border protection, critical infrastructure surveillance, andmilitary applications, effectively addressing the security needs of governments and organizations throughout theregion.About The Imperial Electric Company (IEC)
The Imperial Electric Co. (Pvt) Ltd. is a leading Pakistani engineering firm providing comprehensive solutions inaviation, power, automation, and industrial systems. With decades of experience in national infrastructure projects,IEC continues to drive innovation and international collaboration in Pakistan’s modernization journey. For moreinformation, please visit https://www.iec.com.pkMedia RelationsMicheline KassisBEYOND Marketing & Co*********************@*******cc.com
ATERMES and IEC secure Landmark Contract to Deploy AI-PoweredBird Repelling System at Lahore Airport
