Defence Tech Companies in Lithuania
Lithuania has committed 5.38 per cent of GDP to defence in 2026, one of the highest allocations in NATO, with spending rising from €3.2 billion in 2025 to €4.8 billion the following year. Vilnius has become the primary hub for a cluster of around 80 defence tech companies, many of them drone-focused startups that have shipped hardware directly to Ukraine, including Granta Autonomy, which had over 1,000 units on order after battlefield testing. Rheinmetall is building a €180 million 155mm artillery ammunition plant in the country, the only such facility in the Baltics, due to come online in early 2027.
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All Defence Companies in Lithuania
Designs and manufactures high-damage-threshold laser optics for defence laser systems, directed energy weapons, missile guidance and space applications, using ion beam sputtering technology.
AI-powered narrative intelligence platform that tracks disinformation and influence operations across text, broadcast and video media. Deployed by NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence. Raised EUR 2M seed in December 2025.
AI-powered drone swarm systems with integrated detect, engage, and command capabilities for military operations.
Lithuanian defence technology company within Teltonika IoT Group, focused on UAS development, defence integration, and industrial cooperation along NATO's Eastern Flank.
Develops tactical airlift solutions and VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft for defence, civil safety, and security applications. Creates cost-effective helicopter alternatives for military logistics, medical evacuation, and cargo transport.
Photonic components and sensors for defence, aerospace, and telecommunications applications. Lithuanian defence tech ecosystem.
Lithuanian high-precision laser optics and optical coatings manufacturer serving defence, medical, semiconductor, and industrial applications from facilities in Vilnius and Boulder, Colorado.
Space communications company developing highly secure laser-based telecommunication systems for aerospace, defence and governmental applications. Creates license-free direct-to-Earth optical data downlink systems for LEO satellites. Selected for NATO DIANA program.
Lithuanian manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras and surveillance systems for security, monitoring, and defence applications.
Manufactures Lithuania's first domestically produced armoured vehicles. The Taurus line meets NATO STANAG 4569 ballistic and blast protection standards with 80 per cent local content. Production capacity reaches 120 vehicles per year from the Panevezys plant.
Designs and manufactures FPV drones, fibre-optic controlled UAVs, and tactical electronics for NATO and allied forces, with combat-proven systems deployed in Ukraine.
Develops multi-sensor surveillance and reconnaissance systems integrating radar, multispectral cameras and AI for perimeter defence. Product lines include the BEE electro-optical platform, FIREFLY thermal imager and MANTIS covert system for special operations.
Private defence research institute specialising in AI, cybersecurity, military UX and IC component design for radar and electronic warfare. Coordinates the EUR 9.7M EDF-funded CYBER4DE project and participates in eight European Defence Fund programmes.
Laser and electro-optical systems for military night combat and border surveillance. LP5X laser aiming device adopted as standard by four NATO armies across 23 countries. EUR17M Lithuanian Armed Forces contract.
Holographic radar technology for drone detection and landmine clearance. NATO Innovation Challenge winner.
Builds autonomous drone-in-a-box docking stations with AI-powered software for automated perimeter security and infrastructure monitoring. Tested by the Lithuanian army for counter-surveillance operations. Won Public Security Solution of the Year at Lithuania's Defence and Security Industry Awards 2025.
Manufactures solid-state and fibre lasers across femtosecond, picosecond and nanosecond pulse durations. Participant in the EDF-funded LACE directed energy project. Part of Lithuania's world-class photonics cluster.
Produces NDAA-compliant UAV avionics including ExpressLRS receivers and transmitter modules. All components sourced from Western suppliers with no Chinese parts. Listed on the Blue UAS Framework.
Lithuanian drone manufacturer producing FPV quadcopters and the X-Wing loitering munition for Lithuanian and Ukrainian armed forces. Part of an EUR8M defence procurement delivering 7,000+ drones.
Lithuanian armored vehicle manufacturer producing military-grade ballistic protection, armored personnel carriers, and tactical vehicle upgrades.
Lithuanian manufacturer of combat-tested FPV drones and integrated defence solutions combining radar networks, perimeter sensors, anti-drone systems, and C4 command centers.
Develops advanced night vision systems specifically designed for FPV drones. Provides 24/7 visibility solutions for unmanned vehicle applications in defence contexts.
Manufactures NATO Class I tactical reconnaissance drones with GPS-jam resistance and night vision. The Falcon MK3S series covers ISR, topographic mapping and forward observation. Received EUR 1.12M from Lithuania's national development bank to expand production.
Lithuanian IT services group providing software development, data digitization, and IT infrastructure management for public sector and defence organizations across 50+ countries.
Cybersecurity company building national-scale SOCs, CSIRTs and threat intelligence platforms. Developed Lithuania's national cyber security strategy alongside the Ministry of Defence. Operates across multiple countries.
Manufacturer of the EDM4S SkyWiper portable anti-drone system, deployed by Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Romanian, and Nigerian armed forces. Lightweight 6.5kg jammer with 3-5km range.
Develops the Krampus Mk1 hybrid electric all-terrain military buggy for special forces and border security. Dual 60kW electric motors deliver 200km electric range at 120 km/h with 500kg payload. Partnered with Provectus Robotics for autonomous driving capability.
Lithuanian company specializing in development and manufacturing of innovative radio and electronic systems for defence sector, including remote explosives initiation systems and FPV drones.
Lithuanian UAV technology company designing and operating high-capacity drone platforms and developing multi-scale AI analytics for 2D/3D remote sensing and defence applications.
Develops electronic solutions for drone detection and neutralisation, GSM-LTE vehicle surveillance, mesh network monitoring and radio signal interception for government organisations.
Dual-use sensor and robotics company building vehicle identification systems, autonomous sensing platforms and custom control systems for defence and medical applications. Based at Lithuania's Kaunas technology hub.
Manufactures thermal imaging devices, germanium lenses, IR optical coatings and optoelectronic surveillance systems for defence applications. Produces complete IR optical assemblies from design through coating and final integration.
