HAIFA, Israel — May 27, 2026 : Elbit Systems Ltd.’s subsidiary FUSE has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Blue White Robotics Ltd. (Bluewhite), an Israeli developer of AI-powered off-road autonomy solutions, expanding its portfolio of autonomous systems across air, land, and indoor operational domains. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Bluewhite develops OEM-agnostic off-road autonomy technology that enables conventional vehicles to be converted into autonomous systems without replacing entire fleets. Initially focused on agricultural automation in permanent-crop environments such as orchards and vineyards, the company has adapted its technologies for defense, homeland security, and industrial applications operating in rugged and unstructured terrain.
Bluewhite’s core offering consists of two integrated systems: the Pathfinder autonomy kit and the Compass fleet management platform. Pathfinder retrofits existing vehicles with sensors, onboard computing hardware, and control systems to support autonomous operations, allowing manned vehicles to perform missions with limited human intervention. Compass functions as a cloud-based operational platform designed for planning, supervision, coordination, and remote monitoring of multiple autonomous vehicles simultaneously.
Unlike road-focused autonomous systems that depend on structured infrastructure, Bluewhite’s platform is designed for challenging off-road environments where terrain conditions are unpredictable and GPS access may be degraded or unavailable. The company states that its autonomy stack incorporates physical AI and sensor fusion capabilities, enabling operations in GPS-denied environments while maintaining vehicle navigation and mission execution.
According to Elbit Systems, Bluewhite has accumulated more than 100,000 cumulative autonomous operating hours across agricultural and defense platforms. Its ground autonomy technology has reached Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 8 to 9, indicating systems that have progressed beyond testing and demonstration phases and are considered mature for operational deployment.
Integration into FUSE’s Multi-Domain Ecosystem
FUSE, formerly known as Flying Production, operates under Elbit Systems’ C4I and Cyber division and specializes in the development of AI-enabled autonomous combat systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and swarm technologies. The acquisition introduces an additional ground robotics layer into FUSE’s existing autonomy portfolio, supporting more coordinated operations between aerial, land-based, and indoor robotic systems.
The integration is intended to strengthen FUSE’s ability to provide unified autonomous capabilities under a single command-and-control framework, enabling robotic systems across different operational environments to coordinate more efficiently during defense and security missions.
“Autonomy and robotics are reshaping how defense forces operate today,” said Eyal Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of FUSE. “The world is changing rapidly, and modern battlefields require vast adoption of robotics capabilities. The integration of Bluewhite’s technologies into FUSE’s multi-domain ecosystem enhances our ability to deliver unified autonomous solutions across air, land, and indoor domains. This step enhances FUSE’s autonomous robotics capabilities, positioning the company to effectively address the growing global demand for scalable, AI-powered autonomy.”
Focus on Manned-Unmanned Teaming and Operational Roles
The acquisition supports growing military requirements for manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T), a concept in which personnel supervise and coordinate fleets of robotic systems rather than conducting high-risk or repetitive activities directly. Bluewhite’s technologies could support military and security missions including logistics support, reconnaissance, perimeter security, cargo transportation, route clearance, and communications relay operations in difficult terrain.
The company’s retrofit-based approach also offers defense operators the ability to modernize selected vehicles already in service instead of replacing complete fleets. This approach may simplify adoption timelines while lowering integration complexity for organizations seeking incremental deployment of autonomous systems.
Bluewhite Leadership and Expansion Strategy
Ben Alfi, Chief Executive Officer of Bluewhite, said the acquisition provides an opportunity to scale the company’s autonomy technologies into broader operational sectors. “Our mission has always been to bring practical autonomy to the field. By joining forces with FUSE and Elbit Systems, we gain a unique platform to bring our AI-driven ground autonomy technology to scale across defense, security and industrial applications,” he said.
Founded by Ben Alfi, Yair Shahar, and Aviram Shmueli, Bluewhite had previously raised approximately $89 million in investment funding, including a $39 million Series C financing round announced in January 2024 backed by Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, and Peregrine Ventures.
No specific military customers, vehicle platforms, delivery schedules, or deployment timelines connected to the acquisition have been announced. However, the transaction aligns with Elbit Systems’ broader strategy to integrate specialized autonomy technologies aimed at accelerating the deployment of operational robotic systems capable of supporting coordinated missions across multiple domains.
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