Dominion Dynamics, an Ottawa-based defense technology company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukrainian defense firm Tencore to manufacture Tencore's TerMIT uncrewed ground vehicle in Canada and integrate it with Dominion's AuraNet autonomy stack. The agreement was announced at the AUSA 2026 defense conference in Washington, DC, and initial production is targeted for 2027. The partnership is intended to strengthen Canada's sovereign defense capabilities while providing Ukrainian forces with combat-proven uncrewed systems.
A Collaborative Manufacturing Framework
Under the terms of the memorandum, Dominion will manufacture the TerMIT in Canadian facilities, while a Tencore team leads the initial technology transfer and trains Canadian technicians to build the platform. AuraNet will serve as the onboard intelligence layer for the vehicle, adding pan-domain command and control capabilities that are designed for demanding environments. Dominion also plans to create an Arctic-hardened TerMIT variant for Canadian operations and for export to NATO allies.
Signing Ceremony and Official Presence
The companies signed the agreement at the Canada Pavilion during the AUSA 2026 defense conference in Washington, DC. Nadia Theodore, Canada's Deputy Ambassador to the United States, attended the signing ceremony. The event underscored the growing defense industrial relationship between Canada and Ukraine and the role of official government representation in supporting private sector partnerships.
A Combat-Proven Uncrewed Platform
The TerMIT is a modular light armor vehicle that can be configured for logistics, evacuation, or weaponry, and it operates without a human on board. Tencore has delivered more than 5,000 uncrewed ground vehicles to Ukrainian military units since 2024, giving the platform a record of real-world battlefield use. The vehicle's modular design allows battlefield requirements to be met quickly, reflecting lessons learned from Ukraine's current defense environment.
Speed and Industrial Cooperation
Tencore co-founder Roman Tkachenko said in a statement, "Battlefield requirements change in weeks, so production, operational feedback, and engineering have to run as a loop: build, deploy, learn, change, scale." He added that Canada gives Tencore the manufacturing base, suppliers, and reliable power needed to run that loop alongside allies. The comment highlights the operational urgency behind the partnership and the value of Canada's industrial infrastructure.
Policy Momentum and Broader Industry Response
The memorandum follows a joint declaration on defense cooperation signed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in September. Both governments committed to manufacturing thousands of battle-tested drones and uncrewed systems within two years, with one third earmarked for Ukraine's defense. Hamilton-based drone company Sentinel R&D has already reached similar agreements with Ukrainian partners, signaling wider Canadian industry participation.
Dominion's Growth and Arctic Mandate
Dominion Dynamics has raised 169 million Canadian dollars since launching in June 2025, including a 139 million Canadian dollar Series A round earlier this year. The company has also moved into a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Ottawa's west end as it positions itself as an explicitly Canadian alternative to major global defense contractors. Dominion's technology has been deployed with the Canadian Armed Forces across the High North, supporting its focus on Arctic sovereignty and NATO security.
While the companies continue to negotiate definitive agreements, the memorandum marks a concrete step toward Canadian production of Ukrainian-designed uncrewed ground vehicles. The planned 2027 production timeline hinges on technology transfer, technician training, and continued alignment between the two firms. If successful, the initiative could expand NATO's access to reliable uncrewed systems while deepening Canada's role in sovereign defense manufacturing.