ABU DHABI: Cutting-Edge AI Technologies Redefine Modern Warfare at IDEX 2025
Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: The International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025 in Abu Dhabi showcased a range of advanced, AI-driven technologies set to redefine modern warfare. Leading defence firms unveiled next-generation systems designed to enhance targeting precision, communication efficiency, and operational effectiveness, equipping armed forces with smarter tools to address evolving challenges on the battlefield.
Peter Ayre, Vice President of Business Development EMEA at Genasys, presented the LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device), a groundbreaking innovation capable of transmitting voice commands over distances of up to 5,000 metres. This technology revolutionizes communication in military operations by enabling seamless interaction with individuals who lack access to traditional radio or mobile devices. The LRAD system uses AI to analyse environmental data, identifying targets and optimizing sound transmission, ensuring superior audio clarity even under varying operational conditions. It is widely adopted in naval operations, mounted on warships for long-range communication, and integrates with Ethernet networks for smart connectivity and remote control.
Asad Kamal, CEO of Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS), a prominent state-owned Pakistani defence conglomerate, highlighted the company’s latest long-range defence solutions. GIDS unveiled air-launched cruise missiles with an impressive 290-kilometre range and a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) with a 140-kilometre reach, offering pinpoint accuracy. The company is also advancing AI-powered naval cruise missile technology, which employs topographic mapping for enhanced precision targeting in maritime missions. Additionally, Kamal introduced the “Shahpar-III” drone, a high-altitude platform capable of flying up to 35,000 feet, carrying up to 500 kilograms of payload, including eight weapons. The drone uses AI for superior targeting and combat data analysis.
In the realm of loitering munitions, AI-powered drones were on display, designed to identify and track moving targets such as soldiers and armoured vehicles. These drones process real-time data and utilize advanced optics to distinguish between friend and foe, detect potential threats, and execute high-precision strikes with minimal collateral damage.
Richard Hecht, Marketing Director at CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd, shared insights on the company’s AI-driven electro-optical systems. Specializing in precision motion control for surveillance, defence, and homeland security, CONTROP’s technology delivers high-resolution imagery across all lighting and weather conditions. These AI-powered systems track and identify objects—whether personnel, vehicles, or aircraft—and integrate AI analytics for precise target tracking, offering enhanced situational awareness for military forces in any environment.
IDEX 2025 has firmly established itself as the premier global platform for showcasing innovations that will shape the future of defence technology, with AI standing at the forefront of transforming military operations worldwide.
