AI & Defence Software defence companies in France

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

Black Bird

Mid- to long-range fixed-wing interceptor optimized for high-speed, long-distance interception missions, with turbojet propulsion and AI terminal guidance.

X-Lock

Short- to mid-range rotary-wing interceptor designed to track and intercept multiple threats in real time for airspace security in high-risk areas.

Pixel Lock C-UAS

AI-powered counter-UAS system for real-time drone detection, tracking and interception using multi-sensor fusion and GNSS-free autonomous guidance.

Gamma ISR

Offline real-time video intelligence software that turns live feeds into actionable detections for threats such as tanks, IFVs and infantry on drones, cameras and optronics.

Builds sovereign European video intelligence software that detects threats, anomalies and security incidents in real time for defence, law enforcement and critical infrastructure operators.

AI-powered analysis of satellite and aerial imagery for defence intelligence. Now Safran AI after acquisition by Safran Group in 2024.

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

Detect and Track

Space surveillance capability for detecting and tracking orbital objects and events.

Radar

Radar technology for collecting orbital surveillance data as part of the Look Up Space architecture.

Builds cloud-native software for satellite command-and-control, pass orchestration and ground station monitoring.

Builds neutral-atom quantum processors for industrial optimization and simulation. Partners with MBDA on defence optimization and Thales on satellite mission planning, backed by France's Defence Innovation Fund with over €340 million in financing.

French behavioural intelligence company building autonomous network self-awareness software for local knowledge accumulation and resilient data determinacy.

ChapsVision develops data-processing, cyber and intelligence platforms used for sovereign investigation, security and defence decision-support workflows.

Next-generation AI command and control systems for defence operations, combining defence expertise with world-class AI capabilities.

AI-first startup specializing in artificial intelligence and deep reinforcement learning to develop learning and autonomous systems for aerospace, space, and defence applications.

Builds fully automated drone inspection systems for civil and military aircraft, cutting full airframe inspection time to under one hour.

AI-powered malware analysis and cyber threat detection platform specializing in rapid automated binary analysis.

Develops AI-based military simulation and wargaming software. Its SWORD platform is used by 25 armies worldwide including NATO, the French Army, Royal Navy and Finnish Defence Forces for command post staff training and operational planning.

Develops neuromorphic computing solutions for frugal AI applications in defence and aerospace. Creates brain-inspired computing systems for energy-efficient AI processing.

Parrot designs and manufactures European professional micro-UAVs, including ANAFI platforms used by public safety, government and defence operators.

Prométhée Earth Intelligence develops sovereign Earth-observation satellite services for security, maritime awareness and strategic monitoring missions.

French dual-use navigation company developing MAGELLAN astro-inertial navigation for GNSS-jammed environments and RAPACE weapon calibration systems.