Defence companies in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is one of Europe's largest exporters of artillery ammunition and propellants, with state-owned manufacturers Arsenal and VMZ Sopot supplying Ukraine and NATO members at scale since 2022, driving a significant expansion in production capacity.
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All Defence Companies in Bulgaria
Builds modular satellite platforms and operates a fixed-cost space data service, enabling businesses to deploy constellations and access Earth observation data without owning ground infrastructure.
Designs, builds and operates long-range cargo drones and dual-use unmanned platforms, including the Black Swan — a NATO Class III aircraft carrying 350 kg over 2,500 km.
Bulgarian unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer producing fixed-wing drone platforms for precision farming, construction mapping, and military reconnaissance and security.
Bulgarian developer of tactical communications and network technology, including armoured digital intercom systems, tactical switches and multi-functional battlefield communication platforms. Projects include digital multiplexers for the Bulgarian Army's stationary communication system. BDIA member.
Bulgarian maker of unmanned aerial systems, counter-UAS and ISR radars. Products include the NEM-600 jet-propelled kamikaze UAV, VTOL/quadcopter platforms, soft- and hard-kill counter-drone systems with a patented 57mm rocket, and scalable radars for C-RAM and early warning.
Bulgarian manufacturer of ballistic body armour, bulletproof vests and combat helmets. Supplies Bulgarian MoD (9,200 helmets and vests contract) and exports to 43+ countries. NATO NCAGE 0053U.
Bulgarian developer of modelling, simulation and training products covering air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. Listed in the National Catalogue of the Bulgarian Defence Industry; partners include BAE Systems, Bohemia Interactive Simulations and MASA Group.
Bulgarian developer and integrator of defence technologies across land, air and space. Products span space defence systems, anti-drone and jamming solutions, and EOD equipment. BDIA associated member with 20 years of defence trading and production experience.
Privately owned Bulgarian producer of marine and river radars, coastal surveillance, ground surveillance and airport surface movement radar systems. Supplies the Bulgarian Border Police, Bulgarian Navy and Maritime Administration. BDIA member based in Varna.
