Kfar Saba, Israel: Asio, a pioneer in tactical combat solutions, in collaboration with Israel’s Ministry of Defence Directorate of Defence Research and Development (DDRD), the IDF Intelligence Directorate, and the IDF Ground Forces Command, has completed the development and significant upgrade of Taurus (known in the IDF as “Noam”), an advanced tactical battle management computer designed for battalion intelligence officers. Asio will supply hundreds of these tactical intelligence systems to the IDF.
The system delivers critical intelligence information directly to front-line units, enables operational autonomy at the battalion level, and provides commanders with advanced tools for terrain analysis, intelligence collection from drones and sensors, and for generating combat plans and targets under dynamic battlefield conditions. It provides autonomy to battalion intelligence officers and real-time access to updated intelligence data on the battlefield.
A key new capability added to Taurus enables real-time creation of 3D terrain models: a drone scans the operational area and instantly generates an accurate, photo-realistic model. This capability has become central to the IDF’s evolving intelligence doctrine, giving commanders immediate visual understanding of the battlefield and enabling mission planning based on current terrain data.
Taurus operates alongside the IDF’s widely deployed Orion system (known in the IDF as “Olar”), which supports mission management across tens of thousands of manoeuvring forces, from squad leaders to battalion commanders. While Orion provides real-time intelligence access across the force, Taurus gives battalion intelligence officers the ability to perform 3D mapping, situational assessments and mission planning directly from the field.
The system operates intuitively, allowing units to work independently with up-to-date and relevant information. Commanders at the battalion level, from sergeants to battalion leaders, gain full autonomy to conduct terrain analysis, perform 3D calculations, and assess operational situations directly from the field, without dependence on central systems or communications.
The system also enables simultaneous updates to dozens of Orion systems – including map layers, apps, and large-scale intelligence data updates at record speed – while integrating with additional IDF systems. Upcoming enhancements will allow commanders to manage and monitor operations through a unified interface directly within the Taurus platform.
Head of the DDR&D R&D Division, Brig Gen Yehuda Elmakayes, commented, “As part of the ongoing effort to advance network-centric warfare for ground forces, we have invested in developing advanced mapping infrastructures with an emphasis on the tactical edge. Orion provides advanced mapping tools directly to the soldier, while Taurus enables real-time mapping updates in response to the rapidly changing battlefield. The next step is to link Orion to the digital ground forces ecosystem, ensuring operational continuity through C4I systems. Another key integration is the Lynx system, which offers advanced situational awareness and rapid targeting capabilities.”
Tomer Malchi, Founder and CEO of Asio Technologies, said, “The deployment of Taurus marks a significant advancement in tactical battlefield intelligence. By delivering real-time, mission-critical data directly to front-line units – including 3D terrain modeling and other capabilities – we’re providing intelligence autonomy and ground dominance, contributing to safer and more effective mission completion. This system was developed in close partnership with Israel’s defence establishment and represents our shared commitment to providing combat units with the tools they need to operate effectively in dynamic, high-threat environments.”
The Orion system is critical to maintaining the IDF’s ground superiority against threats such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and other regional adversaries. It enables advanced mission planning, including terrain and line-of-sight analysis, navigation route design, and combat position planning. Orion supports a wide range of advanced features such as 3D modeling and augmented reality (AR). Its Android-based interface, the size of a smartphone, makes it highly effective under combat conditions. The Orion family also includes Lynx (known in the IDF as “Maayan”), a tactical augmentation binocular system.
Orion was developed through collaboration between Asio, the Ministry of Defence (DDRD), and multiple IDF branches – including the Intelligence Directorate, Ground Forces Command, C4I and Cyber Defence Directorate, and the IDF Mapping Unit.
Asio develops combat-proven solutions that ensure operational independence for tactical forces. Its portfolio includes mission-enhancement systems, jam-proof and drift-free self-positioning for aerial platforms, advanced target acquisition, and north-finding technologies, all powered by its proprietary GeoFusion™ core. ASIO systems are deployed by IDF units and defence customers worldwide.
