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ROOK at Gaza Strip

The ROOK is a 6x6 multi-payload unmanned ground vehicle co-developed by Roboteam and Elbit Systems. With a self-weight of 1,200kg and payload capacity of 1,200kg, it supports ISR, EOD, route clearance, logistics, and remotely operated weapon station missions. Features autonomous follow-me/go-to modes and hybrid battery-electric propulsion.

ROOK by Roboteam · Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verified · Defense UGV

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ROOK UGV extensively used by IDF in Gaza war for tunnel exploration, route clearing, urban ISR, logistics, and CASEVAC. Described as 'first robotics war' with large-scale ground robot deployment.

Safety record

No incidents on record for ROOK at Gaza Strip.

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Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-09
Model
ROOK
Company
Roboteam
Location
Gaza Strip
Status
operational
First seen
2023-10-01
ID
92f7146e-b7d0-4521-a27a-653d5c5fc877

Timeline

  1. Oct 2023
    First recorded
    ROOK first documented operating at Gaza Strip.
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: operational, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Operates worldwide

ROOK is deployed globally rather than at a single verified site, so there is no map pin.

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ROOK operates in Gaza Strip. Explore the full verified map:

Sources (1)

  1. https://registry.deploy.report/verified-deployments
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

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Common questions

What is the ROOK deployment at Gaza Strip?
ROOK, built by Roboteam, is recorded as a deployment at Gaza Strip on the DEPLOY registry. Roboteam operates the deployment directly.
Who operates ROOK at Gaza Strip?
Roboteam, 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 Gaza Strip go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting October 1, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the ROOK deployment at Gaza Strip?
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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