Defence companies in Austria

Austria's industrial contribution to European defence is concentrated in unmanned systems, with Vienna-based Schiebel the standout name. Its Camcopter S-300 was selected in January 2025 as the dedicated UAS for the Thales-led SEACURE consortium, a 35-company European Defence Fund project for anti-submarine warfare and seabed protection. Austria's parliament approved an 18 % increase in the defence ministry budget for 2025 and committed to reaching 2 % of GDP by 2032.

All Defence Companies in Austria

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Blackshark.aiGraz · 50-100 employees · AI & Defence Software
5 roles

Builds AI infrastructure that converts satellite and aerial imagery into 3D world models and operational intelligence for defence simulation, autonomous systems and disaster response.

Blackshark.ai PlatformSYNTH3DSynthetic Environments
TaurobVienna · 51-200 employees · Ground Robotics
3 roles

Builds ATEX-certified ground robots for autonomous inspection, gas detection and manipulation in explosive atmospheres across oil and gas, chemical, power and emergency response sectors.

InspectorGasfinderOperatorATEX Wallbox
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AccurisionLustenau · 1-50 employees · Sensors & EW
2 roles

Austrian high-tech company specializing in GNSS technology that develops cost-efficient electronic warfare solutions including GNSS jammers and countermeasures. Provides AIGIS™ systems for jamming all GNSS constellations, frequency bands, and signals up to 15km range.

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Gate SpaceTulln · 11-50 employees · Space & Satellites
1 role

Develops high-performance chemical propulsion solutions for satellites, including the GATE Jetpack plug-and-play mobility system that enables orbital maneuvers, collision avoidance, and refueling capabilities.

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Airborne TechnologiesWiener Neustadt · 11-50 employees · Sensors & EW
No listed roles

Converts fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and UAVs into certified special mission platforms for surveillance, search and rescue, border patrol and ISR operations.

Airborne LINXSCAR-Pod FamilyRadomesCamera Lifts
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AMST SystemtechnikRanshofen · 51-200 employees · AI & Defence Software
No listed roles

Designs and manufactures military flight training devices, aerospace medicine systems, and visual simulation technology. Selected supplier of Airbus Helicopters, producing EASA-certified H145M mission trainers and spatial disorientation trainers deployed by NATO air forces.

Drone Rescue SystemsGraz · 11-50 employees · Drones & UAV
No listed roles

Autonomous parachute recovery systems for multicopter drones weighing 2-25 kg. Non-pyrotechnic deployment in seconds at low altitude, used in military and security UAS operations for payload protection and controlled landing.

ENPULSIONWiener Neustadt · 51-200 employees · Space & Satellites
No listed roles

Develops FEEP electric propulsion systems for satellites, with 280+ thrusters deployed in orbit and over 420 cumulative years of on-orbit operation. Raised €22.5M in 2026 to scale production of its Nano, Micro, and Nexus thruster product lines.

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ESLAITVienna · 11-50 employees · Communications
No listed roles

Develops and integrates military telecommunications, command, and control systems for the Austrian Armed Forces. Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from a major IT group, with an ISO 9001-certified engineering team active in defence C2 since 1988.

FlyNow AviationSalzburg · 1-10 employees · Drones & UAV
No listed roles

Develops, produces and distributes electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for personal transportation, cargo, firefighting and medical evacuation missions.

Hintsteiner DefenceSankt Barbara im Mürztal · 51-200 employees · Advanced Materials
No listed roles

Manufactures carbon composite lightweight components for military vehicles, weapon platforms, launcher systems, and ballistic protection structures. Produces amphibious flotation bodies, EMI-shielded equipment cases, and add-on armour from their Styrian facility.

Hirtenberger Defence SystemsHirtenberg · 51-200 employees · Soldier Systems
No listed roles

Develops and manufactures mortar weapon systems and ammunition in 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm calibres, including aiming and sighting systems. Active worldwide from Hirtenberg, Austria, with over a century of munitions manufacturing heritage.

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MXR TacticsHall in Tirol · 1-10 employees · Soldier Systems
No listed roles

Creates augmented reality solutions for tactical training and military simulation applications. Provides AR-based training systems for defence and law enforcement sectors.

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ParityQCInnsbruck · 11-50 employees · Quantum Technology
No listed roles

Quantum architecture company developing blueprints and operating systems for scalable quantum computers. Won a €35M contract from Germany's Cyber Agency to build the world's first mobile quantum computer for defence applications by 2027.

Quantum IndustriesVienna · 11-50 employees · Quantum Technology
No listed roles

Entangled-photon Quantum Key Distribution systems for government and critical infrastructure, covering distances up to 350 km. Founded by IQOQI Vienna scientists, raised €9.5M in 2025, and supplies the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) programme.

QUSLebring · 11-50 employees · Soldier Systems
No listed roles

Smart textile sensor technology that integrates washable vital-sign monitoring into military uniforms. Supplies biometric sensing for the Rheinmetall Gladius 2.0 soldier system, tracking heart rate, respiration and movement data in real time during operations.

Steyr MotorsSteyr · 51-200 employees · Advanced Materials
No listed roles

Develops high-performance diesel engines with best-in-class power-to-weight ratios for military vehicles and naval vessels. Holds a €350M order backlog supplying engines for Rheinmetall's Panther main battle tank, with 110 employees in Steyr.

subdronVienna · 11-50 employees · Naval & Maritime
No listed roles

Autonomous underwater drones for subsea surveillance and hull inspection using proprietary Relative Object Navigation technology. Generates 10,000+ data points per square metre for port security and critical infrastructure monitoring without manual intervention.

TRAND1-10 employees · Soldier Systems
No listed roles

Metal MOLLE panels and weapon mounting systems for military and police vehicles. Lightweight modular racks for securing firearms and tactical equipment, used by the Austrian Jagdkommando special operations force.

VISIONAIRtronics1-10 employees · Drones & UAV
No listed roles

Fail-safe power management systems for military and commercial UAVs, including power distribution units up to 2000W, generator controllers, and battery management. Supplies power electronics to defence drone programmes including Royal Navy platforms.