Uvision has launched CORTEX, an active Battle Intelligence and Mission Management system designed to support next-generation multi-domain operations by connecting sensors, decision-making, and effectors within a unified software-driven battlefield ecosystem.
The system was announced at ILA Berlin by Uvision, marking a major expansion of its software-defined warfare capabilities beyond loitering munitions into integrated battle management systems.
CORTEX builds on the company’s Common Operating System concept and is designed to reduce sensor-to-shooter timelines, improve operational flexibility, lower operator cognitive load, and enable coordinated mission execution across air, land and maritime domains. It supports dynamic mission coordination, real-time asset allocation, and simultaneous control of sensors and effectors in complex operational environments, including urban warfare, border security, and distributed tactical missions.
The system is built on a layered modular architecture comprising sensing and detection, fusion and decision-making, and response and execution layers. This structure enables integrating multiple sensors, command-and-control systems, unmanned platforms, and precision effectors into a single operational framework.
The sensing layer aggregates data from EO/IR payloads, UAVs, radar systems, RF detectors, airborne platforms, and external intelligence sources. The fusion and decision layer combines multi-source inputs using AI to deliver real-time threat classification, anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and a unified operational picture.
The system continuously prioritizes threats beyond the immediate mission scope and recommends optimal responses based on target characteristics and engagement priorities, allowing operators to focus on mission-level supervision rather than individual platform control.
The response layer coordinates the deployment of HERO, VIPER, and PEREGRINE systems based on mission requirements while maintaining human oversight. By linking sensing, decision-making, and effectors into a continuous operational chain, CORTEX enables faster, more precise engagement with emerging threats.
Its open architecture enables integration with external command-and-control systems, C2 battlefield management platforms, and third-party sensors, allowing forces to establish a shared operational picture across multiple domains and units.
By shifting operators from platform control to stand-off mission supervision, CORTEX enhances survivability while improving coordination, responsiveness and mission continuity in high-intensity environments.
Dr. Ran Gozali, CEO of Uvision Air, said: “The future battlefield will be defined by speed, scale, and connectivity across multiple domains. As military forces deploy increasing numbers of autonomous systems, sensors, and effectors, the ability to unify and standardize command, control, and mission execution across complex operational environments becomes mission-critical. CORTEX is designed to connect these layers, integrating operational intelligence, command systems, and multiple effectors into one scalable, software-driven ecosystem that enables faster decisions, greater interoperability, and more effective mission outcomes.”
