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 maneuvering 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: “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 & CEO of Asio Technologies: “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 defense establishment and represents our shared commitment to providing combat units with the tools they need to operate effectively in dynamic, high-threat environments.”
