Under the largest unmanned ground vehicle procurement programme in European defence history, production has officially kicked off for 2,000 TerMIT systems—platforms already battle‑tested on Ukrainian front lines. The project, financed by the German Defence Ministry, combines Ukraine’s operational battlefield experience with Germany’s industrial‑scale manufacturing capabilities.
A strategic partnership has been forged to reshape European‑Ukrainian defence industrial lines in unmanned systems technology. German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems and Ukrainian robotics developer Tencore have joined forces to establish a new joint venture: Quantum Tencore Industries (QTI).
Under the agreement, QTI has been officially selected to produce 2,000 TerMIT unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) over the next 12 months, with deliveries destined for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
German‑Financed Industrial‑Scale UGV Production
Financed by the German Defence Ministry, this contract marks QTI’s first major award. The core strategy behind the project is to rapidly scale up combat systems designed by Ukrainian engineers and proven in real‑world combat, integrating them into the existing industrial infrastructure of a German partner for swift serial production.
This move follows the co‑production model previously implemented by Quantum Frontline Industries under the “Build with Ukraine” initiative. The investment is expected not only to strengthen Germany’s defence manufacturing capacity but also to create new skilled jobs within the country.
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“From Logistics to Frontline Combat, Ground Robotics Have Become a Strategic Asset”
Highlighting the tactical shift on the modern battlefield, Hendrik Kramer, Managing Director of Quantum Tencore Industries, shared key technical and operational insights: “Over the past 12 months, unmanned ground vehicle solutions have fundamentally changed the way operations are conducted—from sustaining logistics lines and casualty evacuation to direct frontline combat roles. By combining battle‑proven Ukrainian systems with German industrial power, we are building the strategic capacity needed for the future of ground robotics.”
“Ukrainian‑Designed Systems to Be Scaled in Germany”
Maksym Vasylchenko, Co‑founder and CEO of Tencore, commented on the transition of combat‑proven technology to mass production: “Our engineers have developed a highly effective UGV platform using operational data gathered directly from asymmetric warfare environments. The partnership with Quantum Systems allows us to scale this platform industrially in Germany and ensure reliable, uninterrupted deliveries to frontline units.”
Project Technical and Logistical Overview
| Parameter | Project Details |
|---|---|
| Joint Venture | Quantum Tencore Industries (QTI) |
| Platform | TerMIT Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) |
| Order Volume | 2,000 Units |
| Delivery Timeline | 12 Months |
| Funding Source | German Defence Ministry |
| Production Base | Germany |
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Source: C4Defence-Quantum Systems
