Defence companies in Slovakia
Slovakia's defence modernisation accelerated sharply in 2025, with procurement spending surpassing €1.7 billion as the country pushes toward NATO capability targets. The most visible programme is the acquisition of 152 CV9035 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems Hagglunds, with more than 30 Slovak companies involved and accounting for over 40 % of the contract value. A separately approved purchase of six BARAK MX air defence batteries for €554 million signals investment across both ground forces and air defence.
Sectors in Slovakia
All Defence Companies in Slovakia
Builds tactical communications hardware, surveillance drones, electronic warfare systems and cybersecurity solutions for NATO, military forces and government organisations.
Builds post-quantum cryptography, sovereign AI and space traffic management products for defence, government and critical infrastructure operators across Europe and NATO.
Specializes in research, development, and manufacture of premium innovative electric batteries custom-designed for automotive, commercial vehicle, motorsport, and aerospace sectors.
Manufacturer of the Falcon 4G active stand-off chemical and biological detector, capable of identifying warfare agents at distances up to 6 km using patented DIAL laser technology. Customers include Slovak, Hungarian, and US armed forces.
Slovak UAV manufacturer developing mission-specific drone systems for defence and commercial use. Several systems have been tested in real battlefield conditions.
3IPK develops blockchain-based digital solutions automating certification, supply chain, maintenance and program management processes for aerospace, defense and nuclear sectors. The first blockchain company accepted into Slovakia's Security and Defense Industry Association, 3IPK was awarded the European Space Agency's first blockchain software contract and operates from Bratislava and Toulouse.
Airvolute is a deep tech company providing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for AI-driven autonomous unmanned systems. Their flagship DroneCore open-architecture autopilot platform integrates CubePilot flight controllers with NVIDIA Jetson computing modules, utilized by NATO members and leading aerospace and defence companies for autonomous missions.
Manufacturer of UDS military multi-purpose telescopic excavators since 1967, deployed across NATO countries and UN peacekeeping missions. Partners with Rheinmetall on the HX 8x8 excavator system and produces Patria AMV XP armoured vehicles for the Slovak Armed Forces.
DefTech is a Slovak defense company founded in 2014, developing unmanned aerial vehicles and ground-based military systems. The company produces the Wolf 25 AD air defense system equipped with AESA radar capable of tracking 150 targets simultaneously, along with tactical armored vehicles. DefTech is investing €42 million in a production facility near Banská Bystrica.
Slovak defence integrator specializing in automated ammunition production lines (60-155 mm), armoured vehicle modernization, and rocket launcher systems. Has cooperated with BAE Systems and Diehl Defence on IFF, MOKYS C3, and RM-70/85 modular projects for the Slovak Army.
Production, servicing, maintenance, repair, and modernization of military and specialized vehicles. Manufactures mechanical components, assembly units, and complete vehicle prototypes for the Slovak defence sector.
Slovak holographic communication company developing real-time 3D telepresence technology for remote meetings and training, accessible via smartphones and mixed reality glasses.
Cloud API platform connecting autonomous drones and UGVs for coordinated multi-robot defence operations.
RVmagnetics develops the world's smallest passive sensor technology using MicroWire - a contactless sensor thinner than a human hair that measures pressure, temperature, magnetic field, torsion, position, and electric current. Part of NATO DIANA's Phase 2 accelerator program.
Manufacturer of the Božena remote-controlled demining system deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. Also produces armoured Police Protection Units for crowd control and riot scenarios.
Defence vehicle R&D centre developing the Gerlach 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle with STANAG 4569 Level 3 protection and Rheinmetall armour integration. Also owns IP for the DV-2 turbofan engine and provides engineering consultancy for military mobile platforms.
