Defence companies in Denmark
Denmark reached the NATO 2 % spending threshold in 2024 for the first time since the Cold War, driven by a 67 billion DKK emergency defence package passed in 2023. Terma, headquartered in Aarhus, is the country's flagship defence company, producing electronic warfare systems, radar solutions and C-130 upgrades exported across NATO. Hiring is concentrated around Copenhagen and Aarhus, with growing demand in surveillance, electronic warfare and defence software as the country builds out its F-35 support infrastructure.
Sectors in Denmark
All Defence Companies in Denmark
Designs and manufactures nanosatellites, CubeSat platforms and subsystems for defence, national security and commercial customers in over 60 countries.
Designs and manufactures the RQ-35 Heidrun, a hand-launched fixed-wing ISR drone built to operate in GPS-denied and electronic warfare environments.
Danish unmanned eVTOL cargo aircraft developer building heavy-lift drones for offshore logistics and frontline resupply. The E200 carries 200 kg at 450 km/h using a proprietary ducted-fan system, with a 100-500 kg payload family powered by the eThor AI flight suite.
Builds AI-powered fixed-wing military drones from a Danish HQ in Ry, including the Strike OWA loitering munition with 100 km range, the Decoy swarmable radar-signature emulator, and the Target counter-UAS training drone.
Alea Quantum Technologies produces high-speed Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG) for secure data transmission. Based on 20+ years of research at Technical University of Denmark, their technology uses laser and photodetector for quantum measurement to generate truly random numbers for cybersecurity applications. The company serves quantum communication, financial services, telecom, data centers, and military/defense sectors with solutions that are cheaper, faster, and provide higher security than competing alternatives.
Develops musculoskeletal simulation software used by engineers, biomechanists and researchers in defence, orthopedics, automotive and ergonomics to model how the human body interacts with products and equipment.
Builds the Arbit Data Diode and Trust Gateway for cross-domain network segmentation, certified to Common Criteria EAL7+ and accredited for NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET and EU TOP SECRET data transfer. Founded in Hvidovre in 2006.
Pioneering atomic-scale advanced manufacturing company utilizing Digital Atomic Layer Processing (DALP) technology for rapid innovation across microelectronics value chain. Enables prototyping and manufacturing of micro and nanodevices for optics, photonics, MEMS/sensors.
Develops moving target training systems for military and police forces. Their autonomous lightweight units provide dynamic shooting training scenarios, helping soldiers and law enforcement officers train with moving targets.
Electronic warfare and tactical situational awareness company. Systems analyse the electromagnetic spectrum in real time for threat detection and spectrum dominance across land, sea and air domains.
Privately held Danish electro-optics manufacturer founded in 2001. Builds rugged multi-spectral cameras for remote weapon stations, close-in weapon systems, fire control, and counter-UAS, with Thales among its customers.
Danish ammunition systems supplier in Kokkedal providing licensed-production defence ammunition, sourcing, assembly, and logistics from Jutland into central Europe. Operates as a Danish consortia working with local production partners on artillery-class munitions.
Danish autonomous maritime navigation specialist. Develops SKIPPER, an autonomous navigation system that brings real-time data-driven route optimisation, collision avoidance, and unmanned operation to vessels for naval and commercial maritime use.
Nanostructured multispectral camouflage technology featuring wavelength-selective nanostructures imprinted in foil for thermal signature reduction and visual concealment. Mass-producible stick-on foil solutions adaptable to any platform across domains with newspaper-print-like production capabilities.
Provides NATO-approved end-to-end encrypted voice, video and messaging through the Dencrypt Connex app and Server System, using proprietary Dynamic Encryption combined with AES-256. Common Criteria EAL4+ certified and used by NATO and the Danish Defence.
Danish-Ukrainian dual-use company developing AI-powered UXO and landmine detection drones and ground robots, including the Blue Eyes real-time detection module and the Seer dual-platform autonomous demining system. Raised €2.4M in 2025 and based at the Odense robotics incubator.
Danish small-arms ammunition producer based in Kokkedal, supplying NATO calibres to European defence customers. Part of an emerging Danish munitions cluster focused on raising European security of supply.
Copenhagen defence supplier and integrator manufacturing the Forward Repair System NATO M/18 and M/22 deployable workshops for the Danish Army, the C20 designated marksman rifle, and Puma UAS payloads. Customers span 19 ministries of defence including the Danish, Norwegian, German, French and US MoDs.
Danish manufacturer of hybrid gas-electric VTOL drones built for defence and industrial missions. The HD-606 carries a 50 kg payload for 30 minutes or 25 kg for 3+ hours and is SORA-compliant for EU specific category operations.
Designs and manufactures tactical drones and unmanned systems for defence and security applications. Specializes in advanced UAV platforms for military and surveillance operations.
Develops advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems for drone detection, tracking, and mitigation. Provides comprehensive solutions to protect military and civilian operations.
Danish Ka-band radar manufacturer specialising in weapon scoring, fragmentation analysis, and counter-UAS. Builds the ABISS battlefield scoring system, the WFMS warhead fragmentation measurement system, and contributes Ka-band tech to the E-CUAS counter-drone project.
Builds frontline-proven fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems from Værløse, including the ASTERO ISR long-loiter silent reconnaissance drone used by special forces and the RAPTOR multi-role explosive attack drone with three-phase electronic warfare countermeasures.
Danish manufacturer of polymer ammunition boxes that replace traditional steel containers. The boxes deliver a 67 percent weight reduction, melt rather than explode in fire, and lower the radar and acoustic signature of military logistics convoys.
Provides UAV-based antenna testing and RF measurement solutions for satellite communications and defence industries. Their drone technology enables efficient on-site testing and calibration of antennas and RF systems.
Aalborg-based AI software company building edge-level perception, detection and tracking for drones and ground robots, including GNSS-denied autonomous navigation used by defence and security operators.
Danish defence rocket and missile producer founded in March 2024 to bring sovereign MLRS production to Denmark. Operates the Skypro Nordic Defense Park on a former NATO base with ammunition storage and test facilities, with a portfolio spanning 122 mm to 400 mm guided rockets.
Aalborg satellite manufacturer building nanosatellite platforms, payloads and components for science, security and connectivity missions, with over 100 projects delivered since the early 2000s.
Aalborg-based small satellite operator building the world's first commercial VDES constellation in low Earth orbit, providing AIS 2.0 maritime connectivity for coast guards, navies and shipping authorities. First satellite operational since early 2023.
Danish drone magnetics company building turnkey magnetic mine detection systems for defence and commercial use. The V2Mag drone-mounted magnetometer offers a record low noise level for detecting landmines, naval mines, UXO, and submarines, with Armasuisse among its training partners.
Develops a marine-grade autonomous unmanned aerial system used by defence, police and fire services for reconnaissance, surveillance and border patrol from a base in Skanderborg.
