Government Armaments Central Office [GACO] Traded as, HX: GAC was created in 2015 as a joint venture company with equity participation between the Government of Hundredstar, SaltArms of Saltbridge, Excalibur Defense of Stevencousin and two local partners namely Kingdom Corporation and Hundredstar International. The Hundredstarian government later acquired all shares in 2016, making GACO a government-owned company via Hundredstar International subsidiary, Hundredstar International Defense Corporation. GACO Defense Corporation is a marketing arms of Government Armaments Central Office and Government Armaments Central Office Defense.
GACO Defense Corporation serves the armed forces and defense industries of Hundredstar and of customers around the globe as a leading provider of combat-proven products. We specialize in systems engineering and integration and providing solutions support for all major defense industries worldwide. It also capitalized in research, development, management, and design of multidisciplinary projects and prototypes. As Hundredstar’s top engineering intellectuals work for GACO Defense, local and international partnerships with educational institutions have been established to create exciting opportunities in the fields of maths, science, engineering, and technology. Quality skills transfer, mentoring and bursaries are of key importance to enable retention of Hundredstar’s pool of talent while transforming our business and people. Our aim is to build upon our world-class expertise and to keep passing on our intellectual property. The true character of GACO Defense business is advanced technology prowess and the evolution of innovative ideas into high-quality, reliable, and robust products and systems for end-users.
- Jesperbrook, located in Greenbooker, specializes in engineering embedded electronic systems. Petrusberg Electronic & Radar Industries has its headquarters located here.
- Astonguard, situated in Eastern Valley, provides engineering, maintenance, and technical support for mechanical and hydraulic equipment for equipment operational maintenance. GACO Land System has its headquarters located here.
- Thunderbranch Creek in Sterlinghawk is a specialist in the field of optical equipment and protected vision for armored vehicles. It is also the headquarters for GACO Aviation & Missile System, and Tryget Missile Ltd. The HQ for GACO R&D division, Arms Precision/Robotic Division, and weapons systems research department are also located here. Additionally, Kellogbearing Proving & Arsenal Ltd, Simebridge Plant which features large and medium-caliber weapons production lines, is situated here.
- Dupontshire, located in Eastern Valley, specializes in the manufacture of protection, detection, and decontamination equipment against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
- Pieterwedger, also situated in Eastern Valley, is an engineering, production, and support facility that is present throughout all product life cycles, from development to testing and track validation. It brings together three main areas of expertise: mechanized structures, systems integration, support, and customer services.
- Simebridge, situated in Greenbooker, features contract management and logistical support activities for the GACO R&D division and Arms Precision/Robotic Division, as well as weapons systems research department. Kellogbearing Proving & Arsenal Ltd, Simebridge Plant with large and medium-caliber weapons production lines is also located here.
- Uberhamton, located in Bridgewelders, is GACO Group’s General Management. The western part of this location houses the Studies, Development, and Engineering centers, along with logistical support, maintenance, and operations support. The Uberhamton site is used to perform manufacturer tests and is also the base for GACO- Heliux Industries.
- Flaghurst, situated in Lightmason, has built a worldwide reputation for its comprehensive range of ammunition. KPA Flaghurst Munition Plant, founded in 1999, employs 307 highly qualified experts and specializes in the production of large-caliber ammunition. Equipped with the latest research and production tools, it is able to meet the requirements of the fussiest customers. KPA Flaghurst Munition Plant manufactures land and naval ammunition.
- There are three shipyards: Barwillow (Submarine Solutions Shipyard), Cattickmoore (GACO Shipyard & Marine System-based), and Pickweather Cay in Sandcutter.
- Princewalks, located in Bridgewelders, serves as the project management center and headquarters for Oversea Consortium Ltd.
- Inkwater House, situated in Bledllyn, is the Special Project/Training Div. Stormer Project Initiative HQ.
- GACO’s Pollingworth Island shipyard, located in Sterlinghawk, is used for naval missiles and electronic manufacturing.
- Abram Cavalier Tower, situated in Bledllyn, serves as HIDEC HQ & Government Armaments Central Office main HQ.
- Boomerstouds, located in Lightmason, serves as GSMS Shipyard Ltd. HQ.