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IAI Jaguar
An armed six-wheeled unmanned ground vehicle developed jointly by IAI's ELTA Systems division and the IDF for semi-autonomous border patrol.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-08-18
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Israeli export-licensed
Israeli MoD (DECA/SIBAT) licensing; active export programme.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Overview
Jaguar is a six-wheeled, roughly 1,500 kg unmanned ground vehicle developed jointly by IAI's ELTA Systems division and the Israel Defense Forces, integrated into the IDF's Gaza Division border patrol from May 2021. It drives itself semi-autonomously point to point with automated obstacle avoidance, and mounts a stabilized General Robotics Pitbull remote weapon station firing either a 7.62mm FN MAG machine gun (400-round capacity, the configuration used for the ammunition figure here) or an alternative 5.56mm IWI Negev with a 500-round capacity, able to engage on the move or stationary. The platform carries dozens of onboard sensors for fog- and dust-capable operation, an integrated public-address system for warnings and challenges, automatic self-recharging at a dedicated charging station, and a self-destruct feature intended to deny the vehicle to hostile forces if captured.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 7.62mm FN MAG or 5.56mm IWI Negev machine gun on a stabilized General Robotics Pitbull remote weapon system |
|---|---|
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 400 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 1,500 kg |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Autonomy & control
How the platform moves, how much it does without an operator, and how far the control link reaches.
| Locomotion How the platform moves: tracked, wheeled or legged. Tracks suit soft ground and heavy payloads, wheels favor road speed and range, legs handle stairs and rubble. Not a ranking, a trade-off. | Wheeled |
|---|---|
| Autonomy level How much the platform does without an operator, as the manufacturer describes it. Vendors do not use a common standard, so this is a coarse editorial bucket, not a certified rating. | Semi-autonomous |
Specifications compiled from public Israel Aerospace Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-18.
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How much does the Israel Aerospace Industries IAI Jaguar weigh? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries IAI Jaguar has a combat weight of 1,500 kg.
How many crew does the Israel Aerospace Industries IAI Jaguar require? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries IAI Jaguar requires a crew of 0.
What is the main armament of the Israel Aerospace Industries IAI Jaguar? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries IAI Jaguar's primary weapon is the 7.62mm FN MAG or 5.56mm IWI Negev machine gun on a stabilized General Robotics Pitbull remote weapon system.
What is the Israel Aerospace Industries IAI Jaguar used for? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries IAI Jaguar is a ugv / combat robot typically used for isr.
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