Deployment
ROOK at Germany
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 deployed with German military for testing. Elbit/Roboteam report ROOK systems in several countries including US, France, Israel, UK.
Safety record
No incidents on record for ROOK at Germany.
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- Trust tier
- Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
- Last updated
- 2026-08-09
- Model
- ROOK
- Company
- Roboteam
- Location
- Germany
- Status
- pilot
- First seen
- 2024-01-01
- ID
d7a2fc09-fb67-407d-b8f2-6832bf97fcfb
Timeline
- Jan 2024First recordedROOK first documented operating at Germany.
- Aug 2026Current status: pilot, reviewedLatest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.
On the deployment map
ROOK operates in Germany. Explore the full verified map:
Sources (1)
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
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
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