Dominion Dynamics and Tencore Partnered on Drone Production
The two companies have signed an agreement to manufacture ground-based drones in Canada beginning next year.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Ottawa-based Dominion Dynamics has partnered with Ukrainian robotics firm Tencore to produce Termit drones in Canada. The firms formalized their manufacturing plans through a memorandum of understanding signed in Washington, D.C.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to expand drone production for frontline military use, including resupply missions and mine-laying. This initiative aligns with federal government efforts to strengthen defense production ties between Canada and Ukraine.
The companies have formalized a partnership to manufacture the Termit drone model in Canada starting in 2027. This production timeline follows a government-led push to increase collaborative defense manufacturing capacity.
The players
Dominion Dynamics
This Ottawa-based firm specializes in defense software and robotics integration.
Tencore
Tencore is a Ukrainian robotics company known for designing ground-based tactical vehicles.
Mark Carney
Mark Carney serves as the Prime Minister of Canada.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy serves as the President of Ukraine.
The details
The agreement includes the integration of proprietary Dominion software into the Tencore-designed Termit vehicles. This technology is intended to enhance the operational capability of the drones currently deployed for resupply and mine-laying tasks.
Timeline
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a joint declaration in Calgary in September 2026.
Dominion Dynamics and Tencore signed their memorandum of understanding on October 13, 2026.
Drone manufacturing in Canada is scheduled to begin in 2027.
Market Landscape
This partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward international defense cooperation and localized production of robotics. It positions these firms to capitalize on the increasing demand for specialized ground-based systems in active conflict zones.
The transition to domestic manufacturing will establish new supply chain workflows for defense technology in Canada. Future operations will focus on scaling software integration for the Termit units currently serving frontline missions.
The takeaway
The collaboration highlights how private firms are increasingly integrating software and robotics to meet specific defense supply needs. Stakeholders should monitor 2027 production milestones as an indicator of successful cross-border technology transfer.
What happens next
Production of the drone vehicles is scheduled to commence in Canada starting in 2027.
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