Scout
[prototype]defense_ugv · food-service · 4 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
Dominion DynamicsForm Factor
defense_ugv
Lifecycle
prototype
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
4
Target Price
Custom Quote
- PILOT
Description
Robotic wingman UGV developed for defense applications. Early-stage with no verified field deployments as of mid-2026.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://techstartups.com/2026/07/01/top-tech-news-today-july-1-2026/
- maturity
- prototype
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- defense_ugv
- manufacturer
- Dominion Dynamics
- deployments count
- 4
- Maturity stage
- prototype
- Runtime
- 3 h
- Weight kg
- 68
- Payload kg
- 50
- Walk speed ms
- 1.5
- Funding
- $100M Series A
- Notable
- Largest defense tech round in Canadian history
- Products
- AuraNet (software platform), Scout (Autonomous Collaborative Platform for drones)
- Deployment
- AuraNet deployed with Canadian Armed Forces during Operation Nanook-Nunalivut in the High Arctic
- Facility
- 25,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Kanata, Ontario + Toronto development office
- Team Target
- 100+ by end of 2026, talent from Anduril, Tesla, Rheinmetall, Google, Rivian
- Arctic Investment
- 37M CAD (50M CAD) committed to Arctic combat capabilities
- Expansion
- US office planned for late 2026, first hire in Australia
- Mission
- Building digital backbone for next-generation command and control for extreme environments
Safety record
No incidents on record for Scout.
FAQ
What is Scout?
Robotic wingman UGV developed for defense applications. Early-stage with no verified field deployments as of mid-2026.
Is Scout actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Scout is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of Scout?
Scout's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Runtime: 3 h; Weight: 68 kg; Payload: 50 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Scout?
Scout is made by Dominion Dynamics, based in Ottawa, ON, Canada, founded in 2025.
Where is Scout deployed?
4 verified deployments of Scout are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Arctic Canada (Operation Nanook), Northern Ontario, Canada, Yukon, Canada.
Can you buy Scout?
Scout is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Scout?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to Scout include THeMIS, TALON, ROOK, MTGR.
How does Scout compare to THeMIS?
Scout and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 22 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. Scout has 4 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Scout a top defense_ugv?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Scout ranks in roughly the top 32% of defense_ugv models tracked by the registry.
What is Scout's maturity stage?
Scout is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Is Scout safe?
Scout has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Deployments
- Scout at Arctic Canada (Operation Nanook)[OPERATIONAL]
Arctic Canada (Operation Nanook) · Feb 4, 2026
- Scout at Northern Ontario, Canada[PILOT]
Northern Ontario, Canada · Jan 20, 2026
- Scout at Yukon, Canada[PILOT]
Yukon, Canada · Jan 20, 2026
- Scout at Canadian High Arctic, Canada[PILOT]
Canadian High Arctic, Canada · Feb 1, 2026