Asio and IDF unveil "Taurus," the new tactical brain of the battlefield

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In the hushed silence of Haifa’s laboratories, a revolution is unfolding — not in the skies or in cyberspace, but right at the edge of the battlefield. Israeli company Asio Technologies, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Research and Development (MAFAT), the IDF Intelligence Directorate, and the Ground Forces Command, has just completed the development and a major upgrade of “Taurus,” known in the army as “Noam.” This new tactical intelligence management system promises to transform how Israeli battalions operate in the field.

A nerve center for battlefield intelligence

Taurus is more than a military computer: it is a compact command center designed for battalion-level intelligence officers. It delivers critical, real-time information directly to combat units, enabling them to operate with full operational autonomy. With tools for terrain analysis, data collection from drones and sensors, and dynamic mission planning, Taurus redefines the responsiveness of tactical intelligence.

“We provide front-line officers with unprecedented decision-making autonomy,” says a representative of Asio. “They can analyze terrain, create 3D maps, assess the operational situation — all without relying on central systems.”

The main innovation in this new version lies in its ability to generate photorealistic 3D models of the battlefield in real time. A drone flies over the operational area and the system instantly produces an accurate reconstruction of the terrain. This capability, now essential in Israeli intelligence doctrine, gives commanders an immediate visual understanding of the theater of operations and enables fast, precise planning.

Taurus operates alongside the Orion system, already widely deployed within the IDF and used by tens of thousands of personnel — from squad leader to battalion commander. While Orion centralizes access to intelligence data and mission management, Taurus gives battalions the ability to operate completely autonomously from the field.

The system can also update dozens of Orion terminals simultaneously — maps, information layers, intelligence data — at record speed, while integrating with other IDF systems.

A real-time information war

For Major General Yehuda Elmakayes, head of the R&D division at DDR&D, this advancement is part of the ongoing digital transformation of the ground forces:

“We are moving toward networked warfare, data-centered. Orion brings advanced mapping tools directly to the soldier, while Taurus enables real-time updates adapted to a constantly evolving battlefield,” he says.

The goal is clear: to connect all of the IDF’s digital systems — from the soldier to the command level — through a unified C4I ecosystem (command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence).

“The deployment of Taurus marks a major step in the IDF’s tactical superiority. By delivering critical data and 3D modeling directly to front-line units, we are giving battlefield intelligence unprecedented independence and responsiveness,” affirms Tomer Malchi, CEO and founder of Asio.

Developed hand in hand with MAFAT, the Intelligence Directorate, and the IDF’s C4I division, Orion and Taurus symbolize the evolution toward a connected, intelligent, and responsive battlefield. In an environment where threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, and other regional actors demand constant adaptation, these systems represent a major strategic asset. With Taurus, Israel reaffirms once again its position as a global leader in integrating technology, intelligence, and maneuver — a triptych that is already shaping the warfare of the 21st century.

Caroline Haïat