When the Battlefield Goes Dark, Asio Keeps the Mission Moving

What does ASIO do?

ASIO develops combat-proven solutions that ensure operational independence for ground maneuver forces. Its portfolio includes mission-enhancement and tactical intelligence systems, command-and-control platforms, situational awareness systems, resilient and GPS-independent navigation systems for aerial platforms, advanced target acquisition, and north-finding technologies, all powered by its proprietary GeoFusion™ core.

The current landscape

Defense modernization is placing greater emphasis on capabilities that work at the tactical edge, with resilient systems, interoperability, and technology shaped around operational needs.

Rising global tensions and the growing risk of conflict reinforce the need to equip soldiers, the most important element on the battlefield, with practical, reliable capabilities at scale. Alongside investment in advanced platforms and autonomous systems, forces need tools that improve situational awareness, support decision-making, and enable greater operational independence.

The defining challenge is translating technological progress into decisive operational advantage for the forces on the ground. ASIO focuses on equipping battalions and forward units with the capabilities to understand their surroundings, plan missions and operate with greater independence. Success is measured not simply by technological sophistication, but by operational effectiveness, usability under real battlefield conditions, and the ability to deploy proven capabilities at scale.

How ASIO started

Brothers Tomer and Yaniv Malchi founded ASIO after serving in special forces units. Drawing on that experience, they saw an opportunity to adapt civilian technologies to meet the distinct demands of frontline tactical units.

The company’s initial development work focused on target acquisition, laying the foundation for GeoFusion™, its proprietary technology core, and establishing the basis for a broader portfolio of capabilities for soldiers and commanders. Since then, ASIO has expanded into advanced tactical systems guided by a consistent principle: innovation must deliver tangible value to the people operating on the front lines.

The ASIO solution

ASIO develops tactical ground systems and optical navigation capabilities that support situational awareness, mission planning, and operational independence across military, homeland security (HLS), and border protection missions.

Its ground systems portfolio includes ORION for mission planning and navigation, LYNX for augmented reality situational awareness, and TAURUS for terrain analysis and planning. These capabilities support maneuvering forces and teams conducting border surveillance, patrols, and security operations. NOCTA extends ASIO’s capabilities into optical navigation for UAVs operating in GNSS-denied environments. These systems share a technological foundation in GeoFusion™, connecting visual information with geospatial context to support operational understanding.

ASIO’s differentiation lies in the combination of proprietary technology, continuous feedback from operational users and experience deploying systems at scale. Its solutions are in use in Israel and internationally, with extensive deployment across the IDF. This operational foundation enables ASIO to develop capabilities around battlefield realities, rather than forcing soldiers to adapt to technology not designed for their needs.

ASIO’s vision is to redefine what tactical forces can achieve at the edge by making advanced capabilities accessible where decisions are made, and missions are executed. By giving soldiers and commanders greater control over planning, navigation and situational awareness, ASIO aims to strengthen operational independence at the unit level and help turn information into action when it matters most.

The future of tactical operations will be shaped not simply by the sophistication of military technology, but by its ability to deliver a decisive advantage to the forces on the ground. ASIO focuses on giving battalions and frontline units greater clarity, control and operational independence, transforming combat experience and technological innovation into proven capabilities that perform where the stakes are highest. The objective is clear: to put more powerful tools in the hands of the people who need them most, at scale.” Tomer Malchi, Co-founder and CEO, ASIO

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— Tomer Malchi, founder and CEO, and Yaniv Malchi, co-founder

A ASIO customer story

ORION, known in the IDF as OLAR (Hebrew for “pocket knife”), illustrates the impact of this approach. It supports maneuvering forces with mission planning, navigation, terrain understanding, and situational awareness, complementing the military’s broader C4I systems.

Widely deployed across the IDF, ORION brings these capabilities directly to soldiers and commanders in the field. By translating operational information into actionable insight, ORION helps units make informed decisions in the field and strengthens their ability to operate independently.

Feedback from soldiers and commanders highlights ORION’s contribution to protecting lives, managing missions more efficiently, and improving operational effectiveness. As one special forces soldier put it:

“For me, ORION is the second most important weapon. The first is my personal one.” M., Combat Soldier, Special Forces

The team culture at ASIO

ASIO’s development process begins with understanding battlefield needs. The team identifies gaps affecting soldiers and commanders, then develops solutions that address those operational needs and strengthen independence at the battalion level.

This philosophy shapes the entire organization. Innovation can come from any team member, with an emphasis on challenging assumptions, contributing ideas, and approaching complex problems creatively. But innovation is only the starting point. Ideas must translate into reliable, field-ready capabilities that perform under operational pressure. Close engagement with operational users keeps development grounded in the realities of the missions ASIO’s systems are built to support.