Elbit’s subsidiary FUSE has acquired Tel Aviv-based Bluewhite, gaining 100% of the company’s shares to enhance its portfolio in ground robotics and autonomy. Founded in 2017, Bluewhite specializes in AI-powered off-road autonomy systems that transform conventional vehicles into autonomous fleets, providing crucial functionalities for defense and agriculture. This acquisition aligns with the growing trend of integrating autonomy and robotics into defense operations, expanding Bluewhite’s technology into broader markets through Elbit Systems’ established ecosystem. According to FUSE CEO Eyal Dahan, these developments are essential for meeting the increasing global demand for scalable, AI-powered autonomy across various domains.
Ben Alfi: Ben Alfi is CEO of Bluewhite. He described the acquisition by Elbit’s FUSE as a thrilling new chapter that combines Bluewhite’s proven ground autonomy expertise with Elbit’s technologies and operational experience. Alfi noted it will accelerate deployment of intelligent autonomous systems in demanding environments and expand reach into defense, security, and industrial applications.
Bluewhite: Bluewhite is a Tel Aviv-based company founded in 2017 that develops AI-powered autonomy systems for off-road and defense applications. Its Pathfinder kit converts conventional vehicles into autonomous platforms while Compass provides cloud-based fleet operations management for complex missions in rugged terrain. The company was acquired in full by Elbit’s FUSE to scale its technology across broader defense, security, and industrial markets.
Eyal Dahan: Eyal Dahan is CEO of FUSE at Elbit Systems. He stated that autonomy and robotics are reshaping defense operations and that the Bluewhite integration enhances multi-domain autonomous solutions across air, land, and indoor environments. Dahan positioned the acquisition as a response to rapid changes in modern battlefields and growing demand for scalable AI-powered capabilities.
Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems is an international defense electronics company focused on unmanned systems, robotics, and multi-domain technologies. Its FUSE division led the acquisition of Bluewhite to strengthen ground robotics offerings alongside existing aerial and swarm capabilities. The move supports development of robotic and manned-unmanned teaming solutions for defense and homeland security customers.
Defense Trends: Autonomy and robotics are reshaping how defense forces operate today with growing emphasis on scalable AI-powered capabilities.
Market Expansion: The acquisition allows Bluewhite’s ground autonomy technology to reach broader defense, security, and industrial markets through Elbit Systems’ ecosystem.
Technology Integration: Bluewhite’s systems enable conversion of conventional ground vehicles into autonomous platforms that operate across different manufacturers in rugged environments.