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Robot model

Scout

defense ugvprototypeby Dominion Dynamics

Robotic wingman UGV developed for defense applications.

Track Scout
Manufacturer
Dominion Dynamics
Form factor
defense_ugv
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
4

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Scout, a defense ugv by Dominion Dynamics (prototype): 4 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.

Overview

Robotic wingman UGV developed for defense applications. Early-stage with no verified field deployments as of mid-2026.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
Sources on file
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Key facts

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

Specs

Runtime

3 h

Weight kg

68

Payload kg

50

Walk speed ms

1.5

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Scout. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

How DEPLOY tracks pricing

Deployments (4)

  • Scout at Arctic Canada (Operation Nanook)operational

    Dominion Dynamics deployed its AuraNet pan-domain command-and-control network with Canadian soldiers during Operation Nanook-Nunalivut (Feb 4 - Apr 18, 2026).

  • Scout at Northern Ontario, Canadapilot

    Dominion Dynamics completed successful field trials in Northern Ontario as part of its Arctic defence system development.

  • Scout at Yukon, Canadapilot

    Dominion Dynamics has completed field trials in Northern Ontario and is currently deployed in the Yukon, validating its autonomous systems for use by Canada and its NATO partners.

  • Scout at Canadian High Arctic, Canadapilot

    Dominion Dynamics deployed Scout ACP concept with Canadian Armed Forces during Operation Nanook-Nunalivut across the High Arctic.

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Scout on the deployment map

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Scout.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (2)

  1. https://techstartups.com/2026/07/01/top-tech-news-today-july-1-2026/
  2. https://docs.trossenrobotics.com/agilex_scout_20_docs/specifications.html

Common questions

What is Scout?
Robotic wingman UGV developed for defense applications. Early-stage with no verified field deployments as of mid-2026.
How much does Scout cost?
Scout's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Scout from Dominion Dynamics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
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.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-21

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

Sources by quality tier

2
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Scout.

Recent coverage

Scout in third-party press

U.S. Army scouts armored humanoids for risky missions

Sep 30, 2026

Two drone startups team up to demonstrate connected autonomy at sea

Sep 29, 2026

Scouting report: Texas players to watch against Tennessee football

Sep 25, 2026