Key Takeaways
- Elbit Systems' FUSE division has completed the acquisition of 100% of shares in Blue White Robotics (Bluewhite), a Tel Aviv-based developer of AI-powered autonomous solutions for off-road agricultural and defense applications.
- Founded in 2017, Bluewhite has accumulated more than 100,000 cumulative autonomous operating hours across agricultural and defense platforms, with a ground autonomy stack rated at TRL 8-9.
- Bluewhite's two core products — Pathfinder, an OEM-agnostic autonomy kit for converting conventional vehicles, and Compass, a cloud-based fleet operations platform — will be integrated into FUSE's multi-domain autonomy ecosystem.
- The acquisition extends FUSE's existing unmanned aerial and swarm capabilities into ground-based autonomous systems, enhancing its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) offering for defense and homeland security customers.
- No financial terms of the acquisition were disclosed.
Elbit Systems FUSE Acquires Bluewhite to Expand Ground Autonomy Capabilities
Elbit Systems Ltd.'s FUSE division has completed the acquisition of Blue White Robotics Ltd. (Bluewhite), a Tel Aviv-based company that develops AI-powered autonomous systems for off-road and defense applications. Under the terms of the deal, FUSE acquired 100% of Bluewhite's shares. No financial terms were disclosed.
Founded in 2017, Bluewhite has built a ground autonomy platform designed to operate across both civil and military markets. The company's technology stack carries a maturity rating of TRL 8-9 and has accumulated more than 100,000 cumulative autonomous operating hours across agricultural and defense platforms — a deployment record that distinguishes it from earlier-stage autonomy ventures.
Bluewhite's Pathfinder and Compass Platforms
Bluewhite's product portfolio centers on two complementary systems. Pathfinder is an OEM-agnostic autonomy kit designed to convert conventional ground vehicles into fully autonomous units capable of executing complex missions in rugged environments. Compass is a cloud-based fleet operations software platform that manages and coordinates autonomous vehicle fleets at scale. Together, the two products deliver an end-to-end stack for intelligent ground vehicle operation without dependence on specific vehicle manufacturers.
“This is a thrilling new chapter for our technology and our amazing team. 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. I believe the combination of Bluewhite's proven autonomy expertise and Elbit Systems' advanced technologies and extensive operational experience will accelerate the deployment of intelligent autonomous systems in some of the world's most demanding environments,” said Ben Alfi, CEO of Bluewhite.
Bluewhite Acquisition Strengthens FUSE's Multi-Domain Autonomy Stack
For FUSE, the acquisition adds a proven ground autonomy layer to its existing unmanned aerial and swarm technology capabilities. The combined portfolio positions the division to deliver unified autonomous solutions across air, land, and indoor domains, with enhanced capacity for manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) deployments for defense and homeland security customers globally.
“Autonomy and robotics are reshaping how defense forces operate today. 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,” said Eyal Dahan, CEO of FUSE.
