AI & Defence Software defence companies in Italy
We track 17 AI and defence software companies in Italy, most of them in Bari and Rome. 1 of them is hiring now, with 3 open roles. Among them are Ecosmic, A.ST.I.M. and AIKO.
All AI & Defence Software Companies in Italy
Ecosmic develops operating systems for space security environments. The company advances software used in space and addresses space debris issues by inventing plug-and-play technology that improves collision avoidance. Their SAFE system helps satellite operators navigate collision risks.
Ravenna developer of C5ISTAR and tactical mission systems that integrate radar, sonar, electro-optical and NBCR sensors for land and maritime operations. Customers include NATO, the Italian Army, Carabinieri and Coast Guard.
Builds software that lets satellites detect anomalies, process sensor data onboard and maneuver autonomously without waiting on ground control.
Verona company developing edge-AI hardware and software for defence and autonomous systems. Products include the Hephaestus processor for AI inference and training and the Eagle software stack, built without third-party components for European technological sovereignty.
Italian cyber defence company focused on protecting national security, critical infrastructure, and government institutions. Employs around 147 specialists across cyber projects, products, services and training for the Italian Ministry of Defence and security agencies.
Builds OPENSIGHT, a geospatial processing, exploitation and dissemination platform that gives airborne, naval and underwater crews real-time situational awareness and automatic target recognition.
Rome cybersecurity company founded in 2016 whose Agger platform for IT/OT infrastructure protection was developed under Italy's National Military Research Plan with the Italian Navy. Provides automated threat detection and response for defence, naval and critical infrastructure customers.
Grottammare company, operating as X Technologies, building radar sensors and integrated surveillance and command-and-control systems for coastal, naval and defence security missions.
University of Pisa spin-off founded in 2014 developing space-qualified electronics, including SpaceWire and SpaceFibre communication devices and the GPU@SAT onboard AI accelerator for satellites. Serves space and institutional customers.
Aprilia developer of intelligence and security platforms for defence and law enforcement agencies, including MEDUSA open-source intelligence, GENESI lawful interception, AQUA maritime intelligence and DEMETRA cyber threat detection. Operates in over 30 countries.
Defence modelling and simulation SME founded in 2021 by Italian Army generals and aviation pilots, providing mission training simulators (VBS4, JTLS, JCATS, EADSIM) and the AI-powered Big Data Guard situational awareness platform. Based in Casalecchio di Reno near Bologna.
Developer of intelligence software for the defence and security sector, including the Risk Advisor asset-risk platform and an organization intelligence tool that maps institutions and networks from open-source data. Based in Gardone Val Trompia.
Bari startup building software-defined autonomous surface vessels and AI information intelligence platforms for maritime operations. Targets persistent ISR and patrol missions and raised 3.6 million euro in pre-seed funding in 2026. Founded in 2025.
Cagliari-based defence systems engineering company delivering multi-sensor data fusion, automatic target tracking and space domain awareness solutions. Builds the NEOS electro-optical long-range tracking system and leads the STAALION in-situ SDA project protecting European satellites.
Geospatial and Earth observation company founded in 1994 providing satellite imagery analytics, GIS and geospatial intelligence. Serves defence and security customers with full motion video exploitation and ISR data, and participates in the Copernicus programme.
Space software company spun out of the University of Pisa in 2011, developing space surveillance and tracking, orbit determination and asteroid impact monitoring software. Operates the NEODyS and AstDyS services and builds systems for ESA and the Italian Space Agency.
Milan deep-tech company that uses AI and multi-sensor fusion (ground-penetrating radar, magnetometers, electromagnetic sensors) to map the subsurface. Its drone-mounted Remote Mine Detection System identifies anti-personnel and anti-tank mines and unexploded ordnance in real time and has been trialled in US Army field experiments.
