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Electronics company ESC BAZ presents border protection, defense technology to IDF officials

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Israeli defense manufacturer ESC BAZ presented advanced border protection and defense technologies to senior IDF officers.
  • The new systems, developed based on lessons from the October 7 attacks and ongoing conflict, integrate AI, advanced radar, and SIGINT capabilities.
  • Technologies include continuous surveillance systems that work in darkness, a Guard Sense system to detect electronic devices and track suspicious activity, and vehicle-integrated systems providing 360-degree views and threat detection.

Israeli defense manufacturer ESC BAZ has unveiled a suite of advanced technologies designed for border protection and safeguarding strategic facilities, presenting its innovations to senior Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officers and defense establishment officials. These systems are a direct response to the lessons learned from the October 7 attacks and three years of conflict, aiming to bolster Israel's security infrastructure.

holds extensive areas under continuous surveillance by combining artificial intelligence with automated detection and tracking capabilities.

— Description of the 'Achiza Namuch' systemExplaining the core function of the newly deployed surveillance system.

One key system, "Achiza Namuch" (Low Grip), developed in collaboration with the Defense Ministry's Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), is already operational along Israel's borders. It employs artificial intelligence and automated detection with electro-optical radar to maintain continuous surveillance, effectively providing sharp imagery even in complete darkness. A defense official highlighted this capability as a global technological breakthrough, particularly for its clarity during nighttime operations.

holds extensive areas under continuous surveillance by combining artificial intelligence with automated detection and tracking capabilities.

— Defense officialEmphasizing the system's ability to maintain constant monitoring through advanced technology.

The Guard Sense system represents another significant advancement, combining signals intelligence (SIGINT) to detect emitting devices like cell phones and smartwatches with wide-area surveillance. This system is engineered to counter the "disappearing enemy" phenomenon, identifying and tracking suspicious movements and patterns in complex environments, such as dense vegetation or urban areas. It classifies activity using multiple data layers, offering unprecedented intelligence to command centers.

The system has already been deployed along Israel's borders and is in operational service with the IDF's regional commands.

— Defense officialConfirming the operational status and deployment of the 'Achiza Namuch' system.

ESC BAZ has also developed systems for armored vehicles, including Namer APCs and Merkava tanks. These allow soldiers to maintain a full 360-degree view from within the vehicle, detecting threats including drones and warning of approaching terrorists, even those attempting to use explosive devices. The Aviv-SR system, another component, enables observation of targets several kilometers away, further enhancing situational awareness and defensive capabilities for ground forces.

It 'holds' extensive areas under continuous surveillance by combining artificial intelligence with automated detection and tracking capabilities.

— Defense officialDetailing the capabilities of the 'Achiza Namuch' system.
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