# Dominion Dynamics and Tencore to Produce Land Drones for Ukraine in Canada Canadian defense firm targets multi-million dollar expansion to build robotic vehicles for frontline deployment. - **Source:** [Financial Post - Top Stories](https://financialpost.com/) - **Published:** 2026-10-13 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/4b0bed1e-6a57-465e-a75b-ab345493a5b4 ## Bilateral Defense Production Agreement Dominion Dynamics and Ukrainian robotics manufacturer Tencore signed a memorandum of understanding in Washington to jointly manufacture uncrewed ground vehicles in Canada. The partners aim to finalize a definitive contract by the first quarter of 2027. The eventual manufacturing program is projected to reach tens of millions of dollars in value. ## Surging Battlefield Drone Requirements Ukrainian defense authorities have formally requested 20,000 uncrewed ground vehicles to sustain military operations. Tencore has already delivered approximately 5,000 combat and logistics ground robots to domestic armed forces since 2024. The Canadian venture seeks to dramatically scale up production volumes beyond current Eastern European manufacturing capacities. ## Integration of Arctic Command Software The joint manufacturing initiative combines Tencore hardware design with Dominion Dynamics' proprietary AuraNet software platform. Originally engineered for resilient Arctic environments, AuraNet provides autonomous command capabilities adaptable to complex electronic warfare conditions. The architecture aims to serve both frontline combat in Ukraine and broader NATO requirements across northern operating theaters. ## Technology Transfer and Assembly Roadmap Tencore will dispatch engineering teams to Canada to lead technology transfer and train local technicians ahead of full production. Primary vehicle assembly and field testing will occur at Dominion's Kanata facility in Ontario. Propulsion systems, drivetrains, and robotic assemblies will be procured from domestic Canadian industrial suppliers where available. ## Three-Pillar Operationalization Model Executing the deployment requires three synchronized pillars: Ukrainian intellectual property, Dominion productive capacity, and Canadian government procurement financing. Near-term milestones demand prototyping, field evaluations, and formal export licensing from Kyiv. Securing export authorization remains essential before Canadian-built autonomous vehicles equipped with AuraNet software can reach active operational sectors. ## Automotive Factory Conversion Strategy Dominion Dynamics actively advocates converting underutilized automotive manufacturing facilities into modern defense production infrastructure. The company evaluated acquiring Stellantis NV's plant in Brampton before it was claimed by armoured vehicle producer Roshel. Dominion bypassed sites tangled in labor union negotiations to ensure rapid industrial deployment and shorter setup timelines. ## Industrial Footprint Expansion Plans Dominion is currently evaluating three manufacturing sites across Ontario and Quebec to expand its operational footprint from 3,000 square feet to 450,000 square feet. Discussions prioritize an established aerospace and defense complex in Toronto. The expansion mirrors European industrial trends where automotive facilities are systematically repurposed for defense materiel manufacturing. ## Strategic Alignment of Allied Manufacturing By leveraging German industrial precedents such as Rheinmetall and Volkswagen repurposing legacy automotive plants, Dominion seeks to overhaul Canadian defense capacity. Sourcing allied hardware design while domesticating supply chains creates a durable manufacturing bridge. This framework establishes resilient surge production capable of sustaining extended high-intensity conflicts and international alliance requirements. ## Sources covering this story - https://financialpost.com/news/economy/defence/dominion-dynamics-make-land-drones-ukrainian-military — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._