European Defence Companies Database

Alta AresParis, France5

Alta Ares builds AI-powered defence autonomy systems, spanning interceptor drones, ISR video intelligence, MLOps tooling and autonomous guidance software for unmanned platforms.

Black BirdMid- to long-range fixed-wing interceptor optimized for high-speed, long-distance interception missions, with turbojet propulsion and AI terminal guidance.View productsX-LockPixel Lock C-UASGamma ISR

Andres IndustriesBerlin, Germany5

Designs and manufactures thermal imaging clip-on devices, night vision goggles and protective equipment for military and law enforcement customers.

TigIRA thermal imaging clip-on and targeting device designed for weapon mounting. The TigIR series offers detection ranges up to 3,000 metres and uses proprietary AI upscaling and sub-pixel collimation technologies for enhanced image precision. Available in multiple configurations, it is used by military and law enforcement units for surveillance and target acquisition.View productsPumIRTILOaiShell

AuterionZurich, Switzerland5+

Builds the operating system and autonomy software that turns commercial drones into coordinated swarms for defence and enterprise fleet operations.

AuterionOSThe onboard operating system for autonomous drones and ground vehicles. Vendor-independent by design and built on PX4 and open standards, it runs across fleets of mixed-manufacturer vehicles, providing a consistent experience for autonomy, comms, sensors and apps. New capabilities can be deployed as apps without hardware changes.View productsSkynode XSkynode SNemyx

Brolis DefenceVilnius, Lithuania5

Designs and manufactures electro-optical and laser systems for soldiers, border surveillance and airborne or naval platforms, drawing on in-house semiconductor expertise developed since 2011.

Laser Aiming and Illumination SystemsA family of laser devices for targeting, marking, illumination and designation across visible to extended SWIR wavelengths. Named models include the LP5X (handheld or weapon-mounted pointer for close to medium distances), the FTAL LS-850e (optimised for extra-long distances) and SM and LM series illuminators covering ranges from meters to tens of kilometres. All devices are designed for dismounted soldier use.View productsThermal Sights and Surveillance CamerasSWIR Weapon Sights and CamerasNight Vision Devices

DelairToulouse, France5

Builds fixed-wing surveillance and reconnaissance drones for military, border security and government customers, with production based entirely in France.

DT61Delair's largest drone, unveiled at Paris Air Show in June 2025, designed for inspection and surveillance of large land and sea areas in civilian and military contexts. Gas-powered and VTOL-capable, it carries a 15 kg payload, flies for up to 7 hours and communicates over 100 km. Two people can deploy it in under 30 minutes, and its modular design supports multiple interchangeable payloads.View productsDT46DT26EUX11

ExailParis, France5

Builds naval mine countermeasures systems, inertial navigation technology, autonomous maritime vessels and photonics instruments for defence, maritime and aerospace operators across 80+ countries.

UMIS (Unmanned MCM Integrated System)A modular mine countermeasures system that combines aerial, surface and underwater unmanned vehicles — including inspector USVs, A9-M/A18-M AUVs, ROVs and towed synthetic aperture sonars — to detect, classify, identify and dispose of sea mines while keeping crews at safe distances. Managed through the Umisoft command and control software suite, UMIS can be deployed from ships, shorelines or a containerised format. It has been selected by the Belgian and Royal Dutch navies for the rMCM programme and by the Latvian Navy.View productsNaval Inertial Navigation SystemsDriX Series Uncrewed Surface VesselsLand and Air Inertial Navigation and Pointing Systems

Fossa SystemsMadrid, Spain5

Builds and operates a constellation of nanosatellites that deliver satellite IoT connectivity to remote assets in industries including energy, agriculture, logistics and defence.

FOSSASatFOSSA's 3U nanosatellite platform designed for low Earth orbit missions. Each satellite generates over 30W of power, carries a software-defined radio for communications, and supports multiple payload types including LoRa IoT, RF sensing (SIGINT/ELINT) and earth observation. The modular design allows missions to be tailored for connectivity, situational awareness or imaging applications.View productsFOSSA NexusGround StationSatIoT

HelsingMunich, Germany5+

Builds battlefield AI software, autonomous strike drones and electronic warfare systems for European armed forces.

CA-1 EuropaAutonomous combat aircraft with over 1,400 km range. Designed to operate independently or in swarms with the Centaur AI agent onboard. First flight targeted for 2027, with entry into service aimed for 2029. HENSOLDT joined as a partner on the programme in February 2026.View productsHX-2AltraSG-1 Fathom + Lura

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Maritime RoboticsTrondheim, Norway5

Builds autonomous navigation systems and uncrewed surface vessels for maritime surveying, oceanographic research and defence operations.

The OtterA compact 62 kg electric catamaran USV for sheltered and coastal waters, with up to 20 hours endurance and 30 kg payload capacity. Powered by four battery packs and two electric thrusters for zero-emission operations, it can be assembled by one person and transported in a cargo van. Used for bathymetric surveying, harbour security, scientific data collection and environmental monitoring in rivers and inland waterways.View productsThe Otter XThe MarinerThe Mariner X

PLATHHamburg, Germany5

Designs and integrates SIGINT, COMINT and electronic warfare systems for intelligence, law enforcement and defence customers across land, naval and airborne platforms.

ICAS (Intelligence Control and Analysis System)Manufacturer-independent software platform that covers the entire radio reconnaissance cycle: sensor control and integration, signal interception, analysis, geolocation and export to higher-level command systems. ICAS is interoperable across different sensor manufacturers and scalable from single tactical deployments to large strategic installations. It includes AI-assisted voice activity detection and speech-to-text capabilities for processing intercepted radio communications. Deployed in land, naval and stationary configurations worldwide.View productsStrategic Intelligence SystemsLand-based Mobile Intelligence SystemsNaval Intelligence Systems

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Spin.WorksLisbon, Portugal5

Portuguese aerospace company developing optical instruments, hyperspectral payloads, computer vision, AI and guidance, navigation and control systems for satellites, UAVs and planetary missions.

Hyperspectral Imager HS1First hyperspectral camera developed by Spin.Works and flown on the AEROS satellite. HS1 acquires VIS-NIR imagery from 470-900 nm in 140 bands at up to 70 fps, with 55 m/pixel ground resolution at 500 km altitude and onboard hypercube alignment and lossless image compression.View productsHigh-Resolution VNIR-SWIR Camera VS1Star Tracker ST1ASTRIIS UAS hyperspectral and thermal gimbal

Unmanned Defense SystemsVilnius, Lithuania5

Lithuanian defence company building UAV, ISTAR, loitering munition and SwarmC2 systems for networked battlefield operations.

Forecaster ISTAR UAVMini-segment endurance ISTAR UAV platform for surveillance, target acquisition, mapping and fire-support missions. Official specifications include 270 minutes endurance, 26 m/s maximum speed, 60 km radio line of sight and modular EO/IR retractable gimbals.View productsSwarmC2Avenger 5Hauler

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ACS Armoured Car SystemsFriedberg, Germany4

Designs and manufactures armoured tactical vehicles, ballistic protection systems and specialised mission vehicles for military and security forces across Europe.

ENOK ABAn air-transportable light tactical vehicle built on a militarised Mercedes-Benz G-Class chassis. Its modular body structure allows troop transport, ambulance and reconnaissance configurations to share the same platform. Two vehicles fit inside a transport helicopter as internal cargo. In service with three EU/NATO armies.View productsENOK LightENOK 9.5ENOK 14.8

Leaf SpaceMilan, Italy4

Provides Ground Segment as a Service through a global network of owned and operated satellite ground stations.

Leaf LineShared Ground Segment as a Service network providing per-minute access to Leaf Space owned and operated ground stations for TT&C and mission-data communication.View productsLeaf KeyLeaf HostingLeaf Space API

Look Up SpaceToulouse, France4

Look Up Space develops space surveillance and space domain awareness systems for detecting, tracking, analysing and protecting satellites and orbital infrastructure.

Detect and TrackSpace surveillance capability for detecting and tracking orbital objects and events.View productsAnalyze and InformAct and ProtectRadar

Rollo RoboticsViljandi, Estonia4

Rollo Robotics builds 1ROLLO, an autonomous one-wheeled security robot platform for outdoor patrol, situational awareness and fleet-managed security operations.

1ROLLO Autonomous Security RobotOne-wheeled autonomous ground robot for continuous security patrol, obstacle navigation, operational data collection and real-time scene analysis in outdoor environments.View productsAI Situational AwarenessFleet Management PlatformExpandable Payload Platform

SkyralLondon, United Kingdom4

Builds modelling and simulation software for strategic decision-making, creating synthetic environments and digital twins for defence and national security customers.

Skyral CoreA modular toolkit of simulation and modelling components for building high-fidelity synthetic environments, supporting agent-based modelling of large civilian populations with real-time behaviour tracking. The foundation platform on which Skyral's defence and government applications are built.View productsARCUSSkyral MirrorSkyral Shadow

STARK DefenceMunich, Germany110

Builds loitering munitions, unmanned surface vessels and multi-domain C2 software for NATO militaries, with systems already deployed in Ukraine.

VirtusFlagship VTOL loitering munition for mass precision effects. Virtus is designed for rapid launch from austere terrain, carries a modular payload of up to 5 kg, reaches 120 km/h+ cruise speed and 250 km/h+ attack speed, and integrates with Minerva for swarm and ISR-linked missions.View productsVantaMinerva

Atlas UASRiga, Latvia5

Latvian unmanned aerial systems developer building fixed-wing and multirotor drones for military ISR, mapping, and tactical reconnaissance.

AtlasPROLightweight all-weather man-packable mUAV designed primarily for ISTAR missions out to 16 km BVLOS, with EW-resilient communications and rapid deployment.View productsAtlasULTRAAtlasNEST

CERBAIRMontrouge, France5

Develops radio frequency counter-drone systems for armed forces, government institutions and critical infrastructure operators, covering detection, identification and neutralisation of hostile UAVs.

HYDRAA radio frequency drone detection system that analyses electromagnetic spectrum signatures to identify drones and their remote controllers. Available in three variants (HYDRA 100, 200 and 300) with detection ranges up to 7 km, it operates in stationary, mobile and vehicle-integrated configurations. Its algorithms are tuned to drone-specific RF signatures, keeping false alarm rates low by filtering out birds and other aircraft. HYDRA has been navalized for integration aboard French Navy patrol vessels.View productsMEDUSACHIMERA

ClavisterÖrnsköldsvik, Sweden5

Örnsköldsvik-based network security pioneer that built one of the world's first firewalls in 1997. Today supplies next-generation firewall, VPN and zero-trust solutions to defence, government and telecom customers including the Swedish Armed Forces.

Clavister CyberArmourMilitary-grade AI-powered next-generation firewall designed for defence missions and secure connectivity in operational environments.View productsClavister TactiGate XDClavister NetShield

D-OrbitFino Mornasco, Italy5

Builds orbital transfer vehicles and mission control software that deliver satellites to precise orbits and enable in-space logistics services.

ION Satellite CarrierA proprietary orbital transfer vehicle that transports satellites from a rideshare launch's parking orbit to their precise operational orbits. ION supports rideshare deployment, precision orbit insertion, constellation phasing and hosted payload operations. It reduces time from launch to operations by up to 85% compared to conventional rideshare.View productsAuroraGEA

Druid SoftwareDublin, Ireland5

Private 5G and 4G/LTE core network software for defence, public safety, and enterprise. Raemis platform deployed for NATO CCDCOE cyber defence exercises and US DoD tactical edge applications supporting 800-member military battalions.

Raemis Private Cellular CorePrivate 4G/5G core network platform for enterprise, public safety, industrial IoT and defence communications deployments.View productsDefence Mobile SolutionsPublic Safety Networks

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GaltTecTartu, Estonia5

GaltTec develops compact solid oxide fuel-cell systems for UAVs, extending endurance for defence, security, industrial inspection and logistics drone missions.

GaltTec Fuel CellA modular 1 kW microtubular solid oxide fuel-cell power source for UAVs, supporting hydrogen or ethanol, 12-48 V output, 1 minute start-up, 1.5 kg mass and operation from -30 C to +50 C.View productsHydrogen Fuel Cell ConfigurationEthanol Fuel Cell Configuration

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GreenjetsLondon, United Kingdom5

Develops quiet, safe electric propulsion systems and jet engines for aircraft including drones, air taxis, and regional aircraft to accelerate sustainable aviation.

Aspen 212A 212mm ducted fan propulsion unit producing 5 kg static thrust at 500g weight, achieving 93% noise reduction and 45% greater efficiency than an open propeller of the same diameter.View productsSycamore 160Hemlock

ICEYEEspoo, Finland5

Operates the world's largest SAR satellite constellation, providing all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation data and sovereign intelligence systems for defence, intelligence and natural catastrophe monitoring.

SAR DataSynthetic aperture radar imagery from ICEYE satellites, giving customers day-and-night, all-weather Earth observation for defence, maritime, border security and emergency response missions.View productsMission SystemsNatural Catastrophe Insights

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Nu QuantumCambridge, United Kingdom5

Builds quantum networking hardware that connects quantum processors into distributed computing architectures, enabling commercial-scale quantum computing.

Quantum Networking Unit (QNU)A 19-inch rack-mount system hosting photonic integrated circuits that distributes quantum entanglement across connected processors. Launched in June 2025, the QNU provides reconfigurable connectivity between quantum computing nodes for datacenter-scale quantum architectures. Nu Quantum describes it as the world's first product of its kind, delivering 99.7% entanglement fidelity at a 1 MHz attempt rate.View productsQubit-Photon Interface (QPI)Entanglement Fabric

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QuaisrGerrards Cross, United Kingdom5

Quaisr builds a SimOps platform that connects simulations, live data and AI for physics-grounded decision-making in defence, aerospace and other complex engineering environments.

Quaisr SimOps PlatformA digital engineering platform that orchestrates simulations, live data and AI workflows for complex engineering teams, with support for Python, MATLAB, commercial solvers, HPC resources and secure deployment.View productsAI Agent InterfaceOperator Dashboards

QuandelaMassy, France5

World leader in full-stack photonic quantum computing, developing hardware, middleware, and software for industrial applications including energy, cybersecurity, and finance.

MosaiQDatacenter-ready photonic quantum computer available in 6 to 24-qubit configurations, air-cooled and deliverable in 8-10 months.View productsAscellaBelenos

RatelZaporizhzhia, Ukraine5

Ratel develops Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicles for combat, logistics, evacuation, reconnaissance support and other military ground-robotics missions.

Ratel XA six-wheeled multipurpose ground robotic platform for logistics and special-purpose missions, with at least 400 kg payload, at least 115 km control radius and up to 100 km range on road or off-road terrain.View productsRatel HRatel S

ArquimeaMadrid, Spain4

Deep-tech company building sensors, space systems, robotics, and quantum technology for defence and aerospace applications.

Q-SLAM-40A man-portable loitering munition with 25 km range and 25-minute endurance, carrying a 1.2 kg warhead, deployable from backpacks by a two-person team in under 5 minutes with GPS-denied operation capability.View productsQ-SLAM-100Techfire

CYSEC SALausanne, Switzerland4

Swiss cybersecurity company securing cloud, on-premises and orbital systems with confidential computing and encrypted satellite-communications products.

ARCA SATLINKEnd-to-end satellite communication security product implementing CCSDS Space Data Link Security at the frame level for telemetry, telecommand and payload data. It supports encryption, authentication, OTAR key management, replay protection, link monitoring, CCSDS TM/TC/AOS/USLP compatibility and FPGA acceleration up to 10 Gbps.View productsARCA SATCOMARCA Trusted OS

InoBatBratislava, Slovakia4

Specializes in research, development, and manufacture of premium innovative electric batteries custom-designed for automotive, commercial vehicle, motorsport, and aerospace sectors.

E10 Drone Battery CellEurope's first fully EU-manufactured battery cell for defence drones and UAS, delivering 320+ Wh/kg energy density, 40% more payload capacity, and sub-15-minute charging using Gen4 silicon anode chemistry.View productsGen4 High-Performance Battery CellModular Battery System

RiftFrance4

French aerial intelligence startup building an autonomous long-range VTOL drone network for persistent surveillance of borders, critical infrastructure and public-safety missions.

Rift Aerial Intelligence NetworkOn-demand network of autonomous long-endurance drones, launch stations and remote command infrastructure that gives governments and operators persistent visibility over critical environments without owning and staffing full drone fleets.View productsLong-Range VTOL UAVAutonomous Launch Stations

SAF TehnikaRiga, Latvia4

SAF Tehnika develops microwave radio systems, spectrum analyzers and wireless monitoring equipment, including secure communications and RF tools for defence and critical infrastructure.

Integra-X2A full-outdoor dual-transceiver microwave radio for mission-critical networks, supporting 2+0 XPIC and dual-band operation, AES-256 encryption and up to 10 Gbps through external aggregation.View productsSpectrum CompactPhoeniX G2

FiligranParis, France5

Open-source cyber threat intelligence and adversarial exposure validation platforms used by 6,000+ organisations worldwide, from national intelligence agencies to global enterprises.

OpenCTIOpen-source cyber threat intelligence platform that collects, correlates and operationalises threat data using the STIX 2.1 standard. It connects to 300+ intelligence feeds and security tools, maps threats to MITRE ATT&CK and provides automation and agentic AI to cut enrichment time from hours to seconds. Available as a self-hosted community edition and a licensed enterprise edition with advanced access controls, AI features and SaaS hosting.View productsOpenAEV

IS-WirelessWarsaw, Poland5

Polish deep-tech company building sovereign private 5G/6G and LiquidRAN networks for tactical defence, NATO-allied and industrial deployments.

LiquidRANPatented open, disaggregated radio access architecture combining liquid network functions with AI/ML adaptation. It is designed for survivable, flexible and compute-efficient private 5G/6G operation under degraded, mobile or contested conditions.View productsPrivate 5G/6G Networks

PhysicsXLondon, United Kingdom5

Builds physics simulation platforms that use machine learning to accelerate engineering design for aerospace and defence applications.

PhysicsX PlatformThe AI-Native Engineering Platform combines physics-based simulation with deep learning to accelerate product development across the full engineering lifecycle. It includes a Simulation Workbench for data management and 2D/3D analysis, an AI Workbench for building and deploying Deep Physics Models, no-code Engineering Applications for optimisation workflows, a Model Catalog of pre-built and custom AI models, and a Data Unification layer that serves as a central record for experimental and operational data. The platform supports multi-cloud and on-premises deployment and integrates with major CAE tools.View productsLGM-Aero

Reflex AerospaceBerlin, Germany5

Designs and builds custom satellite platforms — optical, SAR and SATCOM — for LEO, delivering flight-ready satellites in under 12 months.

Custom Satellite PlatformReflex's core offering: a bespoke LEO satellite bus designed and built around the customer's payload, whether optical imaging, SAR or SATCOM. The platform is manufactured at the Munich microfactory and can be delivered flight-ready in under 12 months. This speed is achieved through modern manufacturing methods, a vertically integrated supply chain and reusable design architecture rather than a one-size-fits-all bus.View productsOPTIMAS

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Sky-WatchStøvring, Denmark5

Designs and manufactures the RQ-35 Heidrun, a hand-launched fixed-wing ISR drone built to operate in GPS-denied and electronic warfare environments.

RQ-35 HeidrunA hand-launched fixed-wing mini-UAS weighing 3.07 kg, designed for military ISR in contested electromagnetic environments. It flies for up to 150 minutes, operates without GPS and maintains an EW-resilient datalink up to 50 km. The system ships with ruggedised ground control stations, EO and EO/IR payloads with up to 80x zoom, patch and dual-patch antenna kits, and deep stall landing capability for confined deployment areas.View productsSky-Watch Drone Manager (SDM)

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Tytan TechnologiesMunich, Germany5

Builds AI-powered autonomous interceptor drones for counter-UAS operations, designed to detect, track and neutralise drone threats at scale for European armed forces.

TYTAN Interceptor METISA high-speed expendable interceptor drone targeting NATO Class II UAV threats. Reaching 350 km/h with a 25 km range and 5,000 m altitude ceiling, METIS uses onboard AI and computer vision to autonomously detect, track and neutralise hostile drones via direct kinetic hit. The system is containerised for mobile or vehicle-mounted deployment and is designed for mass-production at low cost per engagement.View productsTYTAN Interceptor B

UMS SkeldarSweden5

Swedish unmanned aircraft systems company building the SKELDAR V-200 heavy-fuel VTOL platform for maritime ISR, target acquisition and electronic warfare missions.

SKELDAR V-200Heavy-fuel VTOL unmanned aircraft system for maritime ISR, target acquisition, electronic warfare payloads and shipborne operations.View productsSKELDAR V-200 Heavy Fuel Capability

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IntelicAmsterdam, Netherlands4

Dutch defence software company building Nexus, platform-agnostic command-and-control software for unmanned systems across air, land and sea.

NexusPlatform-agnostic command-and-control interface for unmanned systems across air, land and sea. Nexus connects unmanned platforms, operators, commanders and battle-management systems, supporting many-to-many mission control, battlefield integrations, onboard AI and military user interfaces for mission workflows such as screen, supply and attack.View productsIntelic BASE

Nordic Air DefenceStockholm, Sweden4

Swedish defence startup developing Kreuger 100 counter-UAS systems for modern aerial security and point air defence.

Kreuger 100Nordic Air Defence's first counter-UAS product, built on the Kreuger platform for modern point air-defence missions against unmanned aerial systems.View productsKreuger platform

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Rocket Factory AugsburgAugsburg, Germany4

Develops the RFA ONE small launch vehicle and Redshift orbital transfer vehicle to deliver satellites to any orbit from European spaceports.

RFA ONEA three-stage small launch vehicle standing 30 metres tall, powered by nine Helix staged-combustion engines on the first stage. It delivers up to 1,300 kg to 500 km sun-synchronous orbit, 850 kg to 2,000 km polar orbit, or 450 kg to geostationary transfer orbit. The rocket uses stainless steel tanks with common bulkheads and automotive-grade composite interstages manufactured on in-house automated tape-laying equipment. It is offered in dedicated and rideshare configurations, with first-stage recovery planned for a future variant.View productsRedshift OTV

AronditeLondon, United Kingdom5

UK defence software company building Cobalt, an AI-powered mission orchestration platform for autonomous systems, C-UAS, recce-strike and hybrid naval operations.

Cobalt Mission Orchestration PlatformAI-powered mission orchestration platform for autonomy-native defence operations. Cobalt integrates sensors, effectors, data feeds, hardware platforms, autonomous systems and AI classification models into a unified fighting system for planning, command and decision support across use cases such as C-UAS, hybrid naval operations, recce-strike and site security.View products

FacultyLondon, United Kingdom5

Applies decision intelligence to government, defence and critical infrastructure, combining simulation, digital twins and AI agents in a platform called Faculty Frontier.

Faculty FrontierA decision intelligence platform built on the OUDA framework (Observe, Understand, Decide, Act). It connects organisational data and AI models, simulates the impact of decision strategies on KPIs via a Computational Twin and Simulation Engine, identifies optimal approaches using the AI Decision Agent (ADA), and deploys them into operational workflows. Used across defence, life sciences, energy and financial services.View products

SE3LabsMunich, Germany5

German spatial AI company building battlefield 3D understanding, GNSS-denied navigation, target localisation and natural-language swarm orchestration for autonomous defence systems.

Spatial Autonomy SoftwareSpatial AI software for autonomous defence systems, focused on real-time 3D reconstruction, battlefield spatial understanding, GNSS-denied navigation, autonomous target localisation and natural-language control of multiple unmanned systems.View products