AI-Powered Defence Innovations Transforming Modern Warfare Unveiled At IDEX 2025

The International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025 showcased AI-driven technologies that are reshaping modern warfare. Defence companies presented advanced systems aimed at improving targeting accuracy and communication efficiency. These innovations provide armed forces with smarter tools to tackle evolving challenges effectively.

Peter Ayre, Vice President of Business Development EMEA at Genasys, introduced the LRAD, a next-generation long-range audible device. This system can transmit voice commands up to 5,000 metres, facilitating communication with individuals who lack traditional radio or mobile access. It is a crucial asset in military operations.

AI plays a central role in the LRAD by analysing environmental data to identify targets and optimise sound transmission. Machine learning enables the system to adapt to operational conditions, ensuring superior audio clarity. Widely used in naval operations, it is mounted on warships for long-distance communication and integrates with Ethernet networks for remote control and smart connectivity.

Asad Kamal, CEO of Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS), highlighted their latest long-range defence solutions. These include air-launched cruise missiles with a 290-kilometre range and a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) boasting a 140-kilometre reach with pinpoint accuracy.

The company is advancing naval cruise missile technology using AI and topographic mapping for precision targeting in maritime missions. Kamal also emphasised the "Shahpar-III" drone, which uses AI for enhanced targeting and combat data analysis. It can fly up to 35,000 feet and carry a payload of 500 kilogrammes, including up to eight weapons.

In loitering munitions, AI-powered drones are designed to identify and track moving targets like soldiers and armoured vehicles by processing real-time data. Equipped with advanced optics, these drones distinguish between friend and foe, detect potential threats, and execute high-precision strikes with minimal collateral damage.

Precision Systems for Enhanced Surveillance

Richard Hecht, Marketing Director at CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd., stated that the company develops electro-optical precision motion control systems for surveillance, defence, para-military, and homeland security missions. "These AI-powered systems provide high-resolution imagery in all lighting conditions," he said.

The systems can track and identify objects—whether personnel, vehicles or aircraft—while compensating for harsh weather conditions. By integrating AI analytics, they deliver precise target tracking and improved situational awareness for military forces.

IDEX 2025 highlighted how AI-driven technologies are transforming defence capabilities. From advanced communication devices to precision-targeting drones and missiles, these innovations equip armed forces with smarter tools to address modern challenges effectively.

With inputs from WAM