以色列国防军（IDF）周四宣布，已首次将其国产的Ro'em自行火炮投入实战，应用于黎巴嫩南部的作战行动。该火炮成功打击了多个对以军构成威胁的真主党反坦克目标。军方在新闻发布中称，这次射击是一次“作战上的成功”，并为战斗中开发新的炮兵火力响应机制奠定了基础。
以色列国防军Ro'em分支负责人B.中校表示：“这是一个历史性的事件。这意味着在更短的时间内提供更多火力，同时降低地面部队的暴露风险。”与现有系统相比，Ro'em拥有更快的射速和更远的射程，甚至能沿多条弹道射击，使不同炮弹同时击中目标。它具备全自动化和深插敌方领土进行机动的能力，射击更远、更准，是一次真正的突破。
更少的乘员，更强的火力
Ro'em系统采用了全自动炮塔，能够在无人工干预的情况下处理弹药选择、装填、调炮和射击。这种自动化使乘员人数减少到仅3人，相比M109火炮所需的7人有了戏剧性的改进。乘员数量的减少有助于解决以军面临的人力挑战，而高度自动化则提供了更灵活的人事安排。
Ro'em旨在作为全联网战场的一部分运行，能够直接接收来自各种情报源的火力任务，快速响应并精准打击目标。
Jerusalem Post/Defense & TechThe firing was declared an operational success and even served as a basis for developing new artillery fire responses while fighting, the military wrote in a press release.IDF operates its domestically produced Ro'em self-propelled howitzer for the first time in southern Lebanon in April 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFAPRIL 17, 2026 07:49The IDF has operated its domestically produced Ro'em self-propelled howitzer for the first time, using it in an operation in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Thursday. The Ro'em was used to fire at several Hezbollah anti-tank targets, which posed a threat to IDF forces. The firing was declared an operational success and even served as a basis for developing new artillery fire responses while fighting, the military wrote in a press release."This is a historic event," Lt. Col. B., head of the Ro'em branch in the IDF, said. "This translates to one thing: more firepower in less time, exposure, and risk to forces on the ground."The Ro'em can be fired at a much higher rate than existing systems, at longer ranges, and even along multiple trajectories so that different shells hit the target simultaneously."It offers mobility, full automation, and the ability to operate as part of a maneuver deep into enemy territory. It shoots farther and more accurately, making it a true breakthrough," B said. Greater rate of fire with fewer crewThe system features a fully automated turret, capable of handling ammunition selection, loading, gun laying, and firing without manual intervention. This automation reduces the crew to just three soldiers, a dramatic improvement over the seven-person crew required for the M109.Its reduced crew size helps address IDF concerns, including manpower challenges such as injuries, and its high degree of automation allows for more flexible staffing. The Ro’em is designed to operate as part of a fully networked battlefield, receiving fire missions directly from command-and-control systems and coordinating with sensors, drones, and other artillery units.This connectivity shortens the sensor-to-shooter cycle and allows the IDF to deliver precise, timely fire support with minimal delay. The system’s automation also enables extremely fast shoot-and-scoot tactics, reducing exposure to enemy counter-battery fire.