The Finnish technology company Insta, specializing in defence solutions and cybersecurity, and the Ukrainian supplier of robotic platforms Tencore have agreed on extensive Build With Ukraine joint production initiative, cooperation and the development of military technology.
According to the agreement (Memorandum of Understanding), Insta and Tencore will advance and explore the localization of production of unmanned TerMIT UGV ground vehicles in Finland. This includes manufacturing, assembly, and supply chain development. The agreement also covers joint product development related to integrating AI and autonomy solutions combat or military platforms
Future security solutions are built together
This is the first transfer and further development of military technology to Finland in cooperation with a Ukrainian company. Tencore and the Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry have made similar agreements with Germany and Denmark.
“We are very pleased with the upcoming Build With Ukraine cooperation, which combines Ukrainian combat experience with Finnish expertise in demanding conditions. Together with Tencore, we can strengthen our technological capability in unmanned modular solutions. The goal is to create solutions tailored to Finland’s arctic conditions and, of course, to the needs of our allies,” says CEO of Insta Advance Petri Reiman.
The agreement was signed during the meeting between the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb, in Ukraine on Tuesday, 24 February. The "Build with Ukraine" initiative, launched by President Zelensky is a strategic program designed to boost Ukraine’s defense industry through international joint ventures.
“European future security solutions are built and scaled together. Tencore contributes its insights and battlefield-proven products. We, in turn, have solid expertise in drone solutions together with Ukrainian industry, as well as experience in swarm intelligence and autonomous operations through our own products and European research collaboration,” Reiman adds.
"Partnerships such as this one strengthen our position and enable us to use resources, knowledge and technologies, more effectively than if we were working in isolation. Due to this collaboration, we can achieve results that would be impossible to achieve alone. Moreover, in today's environment, where speed has become a critical factor, cooperation in production is often the key to success," tells Maksym Vasylchenko, CEO of Tencore.
Internationally Interesting Innovations
Insta has diverse expertise in the areas of cybersecurity, software development, and defence technology. With its broad knowhow, the company can respond comprehensively and in a tailored manner to the future needs of the international defence technology market.
The company developed the Insta Steel Eagle™ drone solution already in 2024 in cooperation with Ukrainian industry. The newest Insta Steel Eagle™ ER solution takes into account not only improved performance but also the requirements of modern electronic warfare.
The company works closely with international partners. Together with Lockheed Martin, we are strongly involved in Finland’s F35 fighter program, particularly in data filtering and encryption solutions as well as avionics maintenance and support services. The cooperation includes, for example, enhancing encryption for distributed operations and leveraging Nordic cybersecurity expertise to meet the needs of the United States and its NATO allies operating in Europe.
A Strategic Partner of the Finnish Defence Forces
The rapidly growing company is a longterm strategic partner of the Finnish Defence Forces and a key contributor to securing critical infrastructure and national preparedness. Insta Group’s revenue in 2025 was a recordbreaking €197.8 million. Revenue grew by more than 12% compared to the previous financial year. This was the 15th consecutive year of growth.
Finland’s air defence is operated using Insta’s systems, which also have international potential. Insta’s encryption products are among the world’s best in performance and are prepared to meet the challenges of the quantum computing era.
About Tencore
Tencore is a leading Ukrainian manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with a team of over 200 specialists. The equipment is designed based on real combat experience and military requirements, ensuring rapid implementation of practical solutions. The company develops multifunctional unmanned ground platforms. The flagship product, Termit, is a battle-proven UGV designed to perform dozens of combat tasks, such as logistics, evacuation of the wounded, mining, fire support, electronic warfare support, engineering work, installation of obstacles, etc.
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Insta’s defence solutions
Tencore’s robotics platforms
Photos: Tencore and Ukrainian Council of Defense Industry
