Maxym Vasylchenko, CEO of the Ukrainian company TENCORE, expects the first TerMIT ground robotic systems to roll off the production line at its joint venture with Germany’s Quantum Systems by the end of 2026. He said this in an interview with Defender Media.
According to him, the joint venture is already operating, but to launch production processes the company must complete the paperwork for the necessary permits. Some permits have already been obtained, while the rest are still pending.
Vasylchenko stressed that the partnership involves not only assembling finished products abroad, but also the transfer of Ukrainian technologies. In particular, TENCORE is transferring metal-component manufacturing technologies and engaging local partners who will carry out laser cutting, painting and metal bending.
At the same time, the technology transfer procedure requires a separate permit. According to TENCORE’s CEO, the process is moving slowly due to the complexity of preparing the documentation and a shortage of staff at the State Export Control Service.
In addition to cooperation with Germany, TENCORE has signed similar memoranda with partners in Finland and Denmark. Under the Build with Ukraine programme, the company plans to set up production of ground robotic systems in Finland for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As for Denmark, Vasylchenko said the parties are currently awaiting further decisions from the partners.
As a reminder, Germany has financed the delivery of 2,000 Ukrainian TerMIT ground robotic systems to Ukraine during 2026. Under the plans, the systems will be produced in Germany by Quantum Tencore Industries — a joint venture between the German company Quantum Systems and Ukraine’s Tencore.
The TerMIT 2.0 base platform is an upgraded version of TENCORE’s tracked ground robotic system. According to the manufacturer, it has a range of up to 40 km and a top speed of 15 km/h. Depending on the tasks assigned, TerMIT ground robotic systems are produced in different configurations. There are platforms for medical evacuation, logistics tasks, area mining, and transporting additional equipment. TerMIT can also serve as a carrier for combat modules.
TerMIT can carry up to 300 kg. Thanks to its squat silhouette, low centre of gravity and tracks, this ground robot can move across different types of soil and surfaces: heavy off-road terrain, steep slopes, overcome obstacles, move through trenches, and so on. According to TENCORE, more than 3,000 TerMIT ground robotic systems have already been deployed in Ukraine and are being used by more than 50 brigades of Ukraine’s Defence Forces.