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TOKYO: Israel is using its offensive attacks against Gaza to test new military hardware that it hopes will become a popular export to other countries, Japanese newspaper Nikkei has reported.

The report said Israeli startups are looking to export advanced military technology powered by artificial intelligence that has been tested in the war against Hamas and Gaza.

Edge 360, developed by Axon Vision, is installed in armored vehicles currently deployed in Gaza. The system identifies threats from all directions and warns the driver, speeding up decision-making by analyzing conditions normally assessed by soldiers. The hardware was delivered just before Israel’s attacks on Gaza started. Axon Vision CEO Roy Riftin said his company aims to enhance further and export the tech.

The Orion mission support platform by Asio Technologies is being tested on the ground for the first time in the Israel-Hamas war. Orion determines a target’s range and position using geographical data and aerial footage and can work offline, so the platform is effective even when communication links are disrupted.

According to Nikkei, the firm is planning to update the weapon after analyzing data from the conflict in Gaza.

The Israeli occupation forces say they employ precision strikes in battle, but the large number of civilian casualties in the current conflict has drawn criticism from the international community.

Earlier this week, Israel precisely targeted three vehicles carrying food aid workers, hitting all three vehicles, and killing seven aid workers.

“Many countries, including NATO members and Japan, are keeping a close eye on the unique technology developed by Israel’s military industry,” Nikkei said.

Japan has loosened its restrictions on the arms trade in what is called “lethal weapons,” and it expects the successful tests of Israeli advanced weapons on Palestinians will attract buyers.