Dominion Dynamics announced a $21M CAD ($15.2M USD) seed round led by Georgian to accelerate development of interoperable, attritable systems designed for contested Arctic environments. The funding brings the company’s total raise to $26M CAD since launching in Q4 2025, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI).
The company is developing what it calls the “Arctic autonomy stack”—a suite of integrated sensing, autonomous systems, and networked platforms engineered for NATO operations. Central to this architecture is an autonomous collaborative platform, a drone purpose-built to operate alongside fifth-generation fighter jets in Arctic conditions. This represents a shift toward software-defined, rapidly deployable systems that prioritize interoperability and affordability.
“We are building systems that can scale, talk to each other, and be risked in combat,” said Eliot Pence, Founder and CEO of Dominion Dynamics and former executive at Anduril Industries. “Future deterrence will depend on speed of fielding, economic advantage, and the ability to operate across domains.”
Autonomous Platforms Validated Through Field Operations
Dominion’s autonomous collaborative platform complements Auranet, a network of ruggedized sensors and autonomous systems designed for persistent monitoring across Canada’s northern frontier. The systems have already undergone successful field trials in Northern Ontario and are currently deployed in the Yukon, validating performance in demanding Arctic conditions.
The autonomous collaborative platform addresses a critical operational need: providing allied forces with drone technology capable of rapid deployment while maintaining full interoperability across existing defence infrastructure. Rather than platform-centric warfare, Dominion emphasizes software-defined autonomous systems that can be fielded quickly and affordably.
Margaret Wu, Lead Investor at Georgian, stated: “Defence is no longer just about hardware; it is about software, data, and speed.” She highlighted Dominion’s focus on mission-critical autonomous systems as representative of the next generation of Canadian defence technology.
The company plans to deploy its autonomous collaborative platform as part of Operation Nanook and is expanding its XLabs university programs. Dominion is also scaling operations with a new 25,000 sq. ft. factory in Kanata, ON, and a development office in Toronto, aiming to recruit five times more engineers across Canada.
More information about Dominion Dynamics is available from their website.
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Ian McNabb is a journalist focusing on drone technology and lifestyle content at Dronelife. He is based between Boston and NH and, when not writing, enjoys hiking and Boston area sports.
