Communications defence companies in Italy
We track 23 defence communications companies in Italy, most of them in Rome and Pisa. 3 of them are hiring now, with 5+ open roles. Among them are Leaf Space, Eurolink Systems and Stratobotic.
All Communications Companies in Italy
Provides Ground Segment as a Service through a global network of owned and operated satellite ground stations.




Eurolink Systems provides defence and aerospace technology integration, rugged embedded electronics, RF systems, unmanned platforms, and lifecycle support for mission-critical applications.




Turin startup founded in 2019 developing CubeHAPS, a reusable high-altitude pseudo-satellite operating at 20 km for persistent Earth observation, ISR and telecommunications. Incubated by ESA BIC Turin and a finalist at Tech Tour Deeptech and Defence 2024.
Graphene photonics company developing energy-efficient optical transceivers and photonic circuits for high-bandwidth AI, telecoms, datacoms and resilient communications infrastructure.
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.
Vicenza company developing plug-and-play 4G and 5G tactical network modules for military vehicles, drones, tactical backpacks and naval platforms, with NATO interoperability and encrypted communications.
Graphene-based photonic transceivers for high-speed data transfer in defence and AI applications. Cambridge University spinout. EUR25M Series A co-led by NATO Innovation Fund.
Designs and manufactures carbon-fibre naval consoles, composite ISO shelters, large-screen situational awareness displays and embedded electronics for defence, aerospace and security customers worldwide.
Contract electronics manufacturer for military avionics, naval and land systems based in Viterbo. Specialises in SMT and PTH board assembly, RF cable preparation and space-grade wiring to ECSS and MIL-DTL standards.
Catania-based satellite communications provider delivering milsatcom networks and on-the-move broadband terminals to the Italian MoD, Coast Guard and Civil Protection. Distributor of Ovzon in Italy, with throughputs up to 150 Mbps on ground, maritime and airborne platforms.
Designs, manufactures and maintains telecommunications and surveillance equipment, including day and night imaging and counter-drone systems, for military air, land, naval, space and cyber communications networks.
Rome-based microwave and microelectronics SME designing passive, active and digital RF components for defence, space and telecommunications customers. Founded and directed by engineers from Selenia, Elettronica and Alenia Spazio.
Varese manufacturer of RF communication and datalink systems for manned and unmanned aircraft, ground control stations and satcom. Founded in 1984 and supplies military and law enforcement customers.
Italian space SME active since 2005 in satellite ground segment, earth observation, propulsion systems and avionics with defence customers. Designs control stations and instruments for satellite communication and remote sensing missions.
Milan-area RF and microwave manufacturer producing high-power amplifiers, tunable and solid-state agile filters, combiners and multicouplers for land and naval military missions and radar. Founded in 1999.
Designs and manufactures space-qualified optical payloads, laser communication terminals and ground stations for Earth observation, space surveillance and secure satellite communications.
Rome integrator of tactical communications and coastal surveillance systems for defence, including the BlueSHIELD maritime awareness platform and CommSHIELD deployable shelters. Delivers C4ISR and mission-critical communications for NATO, navies and coast guards.
Satcom and advanced telecommunications SME founded in 1990, supplying video satellite transmission, disaster-proof comms and customised satcom projects to government customers. NATO-certified (COD AN 030) and distributor of Inmarsat equipment.
Builds quantum key distribution systems that secure telecom and fibre-optic networks against classical and quantum computer attacks.
Perugia University spin-off founded in 2007 designing antennas, phased arrays, microwave filters and RF systems for satellite communications, avionics and defence, including radars for military applications. Has supplied space-qualified components for the IRIDE and ExoMars programmes.
Builds voice communication switching systems, recorders and control-room consoles for air traffic control towers and military command centres.
Rome manufacturer of deployable defence shelters and mobile command centres, including radar and power unit shelters and vehicle integration. Provides in-house engineering, qualification and system integration for defence and critical infrastructure.
Builds wireless underwater sensor and networking systems that monitor subsea cables, pipelines and naval infrastructure in real time without needing cabled connections to shore.