Canada ready to produce Ukrainian Ratel combat robots for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Canada ready to produce Ukrainian Ratel combat robots for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Canada ready to produce Ukrainian Ratel combat robots for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Partnership for production in Canada

Ukrainian company Ratel Robotics and Canadian defence giant General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada (GDMS-C) have officially formalised their cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding. The main objective of the agreement is to organise the joint production of ground robotic systems (GRS) in Canada for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The initiative involves combining Ukrainian experience in the development and deployment of autonomous ground systems with the industrial capacity and competencies of the Canadian partner. As reported on the official GDMS-C website, the parties will focus on supporting Ukraine through the development of Ukrainian-made technologies.

Statements from company leadership

GDMS-C General Manager Joel Houd emphasised that Ukraine has become an example of how quickly technologies can be adapted to the operational needs of the front line.

«Україна продемонструвала, наскільки швидко ці технології можуть розвиватися у відповідь на оперативні вимоги. Завдяки цій угоді ми досліджуємо, як канадський досвід у виробництві та системній інтеграції може підтримати створення перевірених українських рішень» (Ukraine has demonstrated how quickly these technologies can develop in response to operational requirements. Thanks to this agreement, we are exploring how Canadian experience in manufacturing and systems integration can support the creation of proven Ukrainian solutions), Houd stated.

Ratel Robotics CEO Taras Ostapchuk confirmed the signing of the document. He noted that the production of Ukrainian GRS for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is planned specifically in Canada.

«Стаємо ще більш міжнародним бізнесом! Підписали меморандум з General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada. Скоро RATELей буде більше і будуть вироблятись в Канаді для ЗСУ!» (We are becoming an even more international business! We have signed a memorandum with General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada. Soon there will be more RATELs, and they will be produced in Canada for the Armed Forces of Ukraine!), Ostapchuk wrote.

About the partner company and Ratel's development

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada is one of the largest defence enterprises in Canada. The company's profile covers the development of sonar systems, anti-submarine warfare equipment, and cutting-edge autonomous technologies.

In turn, Ratel Robotics specialises in the creation of ground robotic systems. It is worth noting that in September 2026, the company expanded its range by presenting its first unmanned aerial vehicles.

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