Sensors & EW defence companies in Spain
We track 18 sensors and electronic warfare companies in Spain, most of them in Madrid and Vigo. 2 of them are hiring now, with 5+ open roles. Among them are Arquimea, Satlantis and ACORDE Technologies.
All Sensors & EW Companies in Spain
Deep-tech company building sensors, space systems, robotics, and quantum technology for defence and aerospace applications.
Builds very high-resolution optical imagers for Earth observation satellites. The iSIM instrument has flown on ISS missions and CubeSats launched on SpaceX Falcon 9, serving defence intelligence and methane monitoring customers.
Santander-based RF specialist building solid-state power amplifiers, block upconverters, and low-noise receivers for space and defence satellite communications. Certified as a PYME Innovadora and competing with US primes in European military RF.
Madrid-based radar manufacturer spun out of the Technical University of Madrid in 2010, building 3D radars and airspace software for drone and artillery detection. Won the Spanish MoD's RAPER persistent aircraft approach radar contract.
AERTEC is an aerospace technology company with defence systems work spanning UAS platforms, GNC systems, aircraft weapon integration and advanced aerospace engineering.
Madrid-based defence SatCom integrator supplying X, Ka, and Ku band satellite terminals for vehicular, naval, and aeronautical military platforms. Also builds RF frequency inhibitors, tactical LTE demonstrators, and command and control systems.
Vigo-based cybersecurity company building SafeDoor, a hardware device that protects computers against USB-vector attacks across software, hardware and electrical layers. Customers include Spain's Ejército de Tierra, nuclear installations and critical infrastructure operators.
Barcelona solid-state LiDAR startup building the L3CAM sensor that fuses proprietary LiDAR with RGB, thermal and polarimetric cameras for 3D perception. Selected as a Mission Sensors winner of Indra's FCAS Challenge for Spain's contribution to Europe's future air combat system.
Valencia-based photonics spinout of the NTC institute providing next-generation radar warning, signal intelligence, and countermeasures solutions for defence primes and government agencies. AQAP/PECAL 2110 NATO quality certified with deployed systems across three continents.
Seville-based professional UAV manufacturer building the Condor and Azor A22 RPAS for ISR missions, supplied to Spain's Military Emergency Unit, the DGAM Rapaz programme and the Kuwait National Guard.
Vigo-based computational electromagnetics spin-off from the Universities of Vigo and Extremadura developing the M3 Software suite for 3D electromagnetic design, radar analysis and antenna placement. Selected as a Mission Sensors winner of Indra's FCAS Challenge.
Develops Veronte autopilots and safety-critical avionics for UAVs, UGVs, USVs, and eVTOLs. Certified to DO-178C and DO-254 standards, products flown by defence and commercial operators across four continents.
Spanish satellite network software specialist focused on interference management, signal monitoring, and electronic warfare tools for defence and commercial customers. Over 30 years building VSAT deployment and link budget solutions for governments and telcos worldwide.
Spanish marine electronics manufacturer building the M5D-Airfox solar UAV for naval surveillance, awarded a contract by the Spanish Navy's Mine Countermeasures Force. Also produces ocean monitoring and tracking buoys.
Barcelona spinout developing multi-frequency microwave radars, radiometers, and GNSS reflectometers for airborne and space platforms. Builds the RF front-end for the 3Cat-5/A satellite's FMPL-2 payload and a ground-based SAR for surveillance through dense vegetation.
Manufactures ultra-compact man-portable night vision goggles and thermal devices for land, airborne, and amphibious forces. Standard-issue supplier to the Spanish Armed Forces, with exports expanding across NATO, Asia, and LATAM.
SCR Sistemas de Control Remoto, now part of Sener, develops autonomous remote-carrier UAV platforms and aerial targets for defence programmes such as FCAS/NGWS.
Seville-based manufacturer of star trackers and sun sensors for satellites, with 4300+ flight units delivered since 2009 serving space and defence navigation programs.
