Until now it was often necessary to haul large water containers over huge distances to supply troops.
By Hezy Laing
Israel has developed cutting-edge technology that allows soldiers in the field to harvest drinking water directly from the air, revolutionizing field logistics and survival capabilities in arid environments.
The innovation comes from Water-Gen, an Israeli company specializing in atmospheric water generation systems.
Water-Gen’s devices work by extracting humidity from the air, filtering out dust and impurities, and condensing the moisture into clean, drinkable water.
These systems can produce between 5 to 20 gallons of water per day, depending on the model and environmental conditions.
Some units are compact enough to be carried in backpacks or integrated into military vehicles, making them ideal for deployment in remote or desert locations.
The technology has already been tested in U.S. Army disaster drills, where it proved effective in supplying water to rescue teams operating in collapsed buildings and other crisis zones.
According to Water-Gen engineers, the system is designed to function “on-demand,” meaning it can begin producing water as soon as it’s activated, without the need for external water sources.
Supplying soldiers far from their bases and deep in enemy territory has been a challenge for armies all over the world since the beginning of warfare.
A basic necessity such as water is one of the primary requirements for field soldiers who dehydrate quickly under field maneuvers.
Until now it was often necessary to haul large water containers over huge distances to supply troops.
The Water-Gen units solve this problem.
In addition to Water-Gen, researchers at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have developed a low-energy water harvesting system that uses a two-stage cyclic process to extract moisture more efficiently than traditional atmospheric water generators.
This innovation could further enhance the sustainability and portability of water-from-air solutions for military use.
As battlefield conditions become more unpredictable and supply lines more vulnerable, these Israeli systems offer a strategic advantage by ensuring soldiers have access to clean water without relying on conventional logistics.
It’s a prime example of how Israeli ingenuity is reshaping defense technology from the ground up.
