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ROOK at Israel (IDF operations)

6x6 multi-payload UGV (1,200 kg payload, TORCH-X autonomy) developed by Elbit with Roboteam, building on PROBOT field experience; unveiled 2021, marketed for evaluation and deployment.

ROOK by Elbit Systems · Catalog entry · 5 sources · not yet field-verified · Defense UGV

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The ROOK unmanned ground vehicle has undergone field trials with the Israel Defense Forces, with fielding reported by Jane's. In November 2024, the IDF was reviewing robotic systems, according to Raksha Anirveda.

Key facts

IDF fielding
Field trials with Israel Defense Forces

Exposure

Customer segment
defense
Scale tier
pilot lt10

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Safety record

No incidents on record for ROOK at Israel (IDF operations).

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Trust tier
Catalog entry · 5 sources · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-21
Model
ROOK
Company
Elbit Systems
Location
Israel (IDF operations)
Operator
Elbit Systems
Status
pilot
Operator type
customer deployed
Scale at site
2 to 10 units
Site environment
outdoor
Location precision
verified coordinates
First seen
2022-01-01
ID
0db2385a-b816-4321-9973-1399d043be8f

Timeline

  1. Jan 2022
    First recorded
    ROOK first documented operating at Israel (IDF operations).
  2. Jan 2022
    created
  3. Aug 2026
    Current status: pilot, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Sources (5)

  1. https://elbitsystems.com/land/rook/
  2. https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/elbit-rook-idf-fielding/
  3. https://www.elbitsystems.com/news/elbit-systems-and-roboteam-introduce-rook-new-multi-payload-6x6-unmanned-ground-vehicle
  4. https://raksha-anirveda.com/idf-reviews-robotic-systems-firms-optimistic/
  5. https://www.army-technology.com/projects/robust-medium-robotic-combat-vehicle-m-rcv-israel/
Methodology: Verified · 5 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-21

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: pilot

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

Sources by quality tier

5
unclassified
Unclassified source

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Methodology surface for ROOK at Israel (IDF operations).

Common questions

What is the ROOK deployment at Israel (IDF operations)?
ROOK, built by Elbit Systems, is recorded as a deployment at Israel (IDF operations) on the DEPLOY registry. Elbit Systems operates the deployment directly.
Who operates ROOK at Israel (IDF operations)?
Elbit Systems, the manufacturer of ROOK, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the ROOK deployment at Israel (IDF operations) go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting January 1, 2022 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the ROOK deployment at Israel (IDF operations)?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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