What Germany is building in defence tech (2026)
Apr 30
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Carmenta
Develops geospatial SDKs and software platforms used in battlefield visualisation, drone mission planning and maritime situational awareness across defence and security applications.
Founded 198551-200 employeesGothenburg, Sweden0 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
AI & Defence SoftwareSensors & EW
Products & Solutions
Carmenta Engine
A geospatial SDK for embedding real-time mapping and analysis into mission-critical applications. Built on an optimised C++ core, it supports over 100 data formats without conversion, renders hardware-accelerated 3D maps, and handles live data streams such as radar plots, drone video feeds and military tactical overlays. Developers can use native C++, .NET, Java or Python APIs on Windows, Linux and Android.
Carmenta Server
A web map server for centralised distribution of geospatial data and analysis. Powered by Carmenta Engine technology, it reads and renders over 100 data formats and serves them to client applications via standardised OGC web services. Available as a traditional Windows Server deployment or as a containerised Server Core version for microservice and cloud architectures.
Carmenta UAS Mission Kit
A development toolkit for building advanced unmanned aerial system applications. It provides sample application source code, expert training and support to accelerate deployment of custom drone mission software. Functional areas include tactical drone routing, georeferenced live video, terrain and visibility analysis, radio coverage modelling, automated landing zone identification and military tactical overlays.
Carmenta UAS Services
An operational service offering that supports unmanned systems missions with geospatial analysis and routing capabilities. It enables software developers to integrate advanced flight routing and geospatial analysis into autonomous systems without building the underlying geospatial infrastructure from scratch.
Carmenta Map Builder
A map creation and configuration tool that lets developers and operators build custom geospatial visualisations. Used alongside Carmenta Engine and Carmenta Server to define map configurations, data sources and rendering styles for defence, maritime and public safety applications.
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Carmenta Geospatial Technologies
Carmenta technology supporting UAS
Carmenta Terrain Vehicle Routing
About
Carmenta is a Swedish geospatial software company founded in 1985 in Gothenburg. Its engineers originally built geospatial tools for the Viggen fighter aircraft, and the company has spent four decades developing software that lets organisations visualise and analyse dynamic geographic information in real time. Today it serves customers in defence, maritime, unmanned systems and public safety across Europe and North America.
Offices
Gothenburg, SwedenStockholm, SwedenMunich, GermanyParis, FranceLondon, United KingdomArlington, United StatesCustomers & Partners
Swedish Armed ForcesSwedish Maritime AdministrationSwedish Transport AdministrationSaabThalesAirbus Defence and SpaceBAE SystemsBAE Systems HägglundsXyneticSE3 Labs
Timeline
2025-09
Launched Carmenta UAS Mission Kit, a new development toolkit for building advanced unmanned aerial system applications.
2025-03
Extended frame agreement with Airbus Defence and Space for geospatial software integration.
2024
Named to the Global Top 100 Geospatial Companies list for the second time and selected for the Thunderstorm 24-4 defence technology showcase.
2021
CarmentaAutomotive became an independent company and Carmenta Public Safety was acquired by OMDA, sharpening the company's focus on defence, maritime and unmanned systems.
2015
Established CarmentaAutomotive to develop geospatial software for autonomous road vehicles.
1985
Founded in Gothenburg by four software engineers who built the first geospatial tools for the Swedish Air Force Viggen fighter aircraft.
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No positions available
Carmenta doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
C
Carmenta
Develops geospatial SDKs and software platforms used in battlefield visualisation, drone mission planning and maritime situational awareness across defence and security applications.
Founded 198551-200 employeesGothenburg, Sweden0 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
AI & Defence SoftwareSensors & EW
Products & Solutions
Carmenta Engine
A geospatial SDK for embedding real-time mapping and analysis into mission-critical applications. Built on an optimised C++ core, it supports over 100 data formats without conversion, renders hardware-accelerated 3D maps, and handles live data streams such as radar plots, drone video feeds and military tactical overlays. Developers can use native C++, .NET, Java or Python APIs on Windows, Linux and Android.
Carmenta Server
A web map server for centralised distribution of geospatial data and analysis. Powered by Carmenta Engine technology, it reads and renders over 100 data formats and serves them to client applications via standardised OGC web services. Available as a traditional Windows Server deployment or as a containerised Server Core version for microservice and cloud architectures.
Carmenta UAS Mission Kit
A development toolkit for building advanced unmanned aerial system applications. It provides sample application source code, expert training and support to accelerate deployment of custom drone mission software. Functional areas include tactical drone routing, georeferenced live video, terrain and visibility analysis, radio coverage modelling, automated landing zone identification and military tactical overlays.
Carmenta UAS Services
An operational service offering that supports unmanned systems missions with geospatial analysis and routing capabilities. It enables software developers to integrate advanced flight routing and geospatial analysis into autonomous systems without building the underlying geospatial infrastructure from scratch.
Carmenta Map Builder
A map creation and configuration tool that lets developers and operators build custom geospatial visualisations. Used alongside Carmenta Engine and Carmenta Server to define map configurations, data sources and rendering styles for defence, maritime and public safety applications.
Videos
Carmenta Geospatial Technologies
Carmenta technology supporting UAS
Carmenta Terrain Vehicle Routing
Open Positions (0)
No positions available
Carmenta doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
About
Carmenta is a Swedish geospatial software company founded in 1985 in Gothenburg. Its engineers originally built geospatial tools for the Viggen fighter aircraft, and the company has spent four decades developing software that lets organisations visualise and analyse dynamic geographic information in real time. Today it serves customers in defence, maritime, unmanned systems and public safety across Europe and North America.
Offices
Gothenburg, SwedenStockholm, SwedenMunich, GermanyParis, FranceLondon, United KingdomArlington, United StatesCustomers & Partners
Swedish Armed ForcesSwedish Maritime AdministrationSwedish Transport AdministrationSaabThalesAirbus Defence and SpaceBAE SystemsBAE Systems HägglundsXyneticSE3 Labs
Timeline
2025-09
Launched Carmenta UAS Mission Kit, a new development toolkit for building advanced unmanned aerial system applications.
2025-03
Extended frame agreement with Airbus Defence and Space for geospatial software integration.
2024
Named to the Global Top 100 Geospatial Companies list for the second time and selected for the Thunderstorm 24-4 defence technology showcase.
2021
CarmentaAutomotive became an independent company and Carmenta Public Safety was acquired by OMDA, sharpening the company's focus on defence, maritime and unmanned systems.
2015
Established CarmentaAutomotive to develop geospatial software for autonomous road vehicles.
1985
Founded in Gothenburg by four software engineers who built the first geospatial tools for the Swedish Air Force Viggen fighter aircraft.
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