Defence companies in Ukraine

Builds OSINT-powered threat intelligence and disinformation detection platforms for governments, security agencies and enterprises.

Develops unmanned ground vehicles including the Ratel S kamikaze UGV (24 km/h, 40 kg payload, 5 km range) used for bridge demolition, tank engagement, and logistics. Scaled production fivefold in 2024, supplying hundreds of platforms to Ukrainian Defence Forces through the Brave1 cluster.

Builds wireless and wired security alarm systems, IP cameras and fire detection products sold in 180+ countries, with deep roots in Ukraine and a wartime air-raid alert platform reaching millions of civilians.

Distributes agricultural and industrial drones, runs drone services operations and integrates unmanned systems across Ukraine, Eastern Europe and international markets.

Develops COMINT, direction-finding and UAV-based ELINT systems for Ukraine's armed forces and law enforcement agencies.

Produces kamikaze FPV drones, interceptors, reconnaissance UAVs and electronic warfare systems for Ukraine's defence forces, outputting over 80,000 drones per month from 20+ production locations.

Develops and manufactures electronic warfare and signals intelligence systems for UAV detection, suppression and protection of Ukrainian armed forces personnel and infrastructure.

Develops hardware-agnostic collaborative autonomy software for drone swarms, helping one operator coordinate large numbers of unmanned systems in contested environments.

FPV attack drones and secure tactical communications systems, actively deployed by Ukrainian armed forces in combat.

Produces the A1-CM Furia ISTAR drone (50 km range, 3-hour endurance) and ST-35 Silent Thunder loitering munition, both adopted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Operating since 2013 with 20+ state defence order contracts completed.

BeesAgainstMines develops AI-powered drone swarm systems for mine and explosive detection. Their autonomous fleet works in a unified information environment to perform surface preparation, search and identification of mines and shells, neutralization, and cleanup operations.

Buntar Aerospace is a next-generation reconnaissance capabilities manufacturer developing advanced drone systems for ISR missions. Their Buntar-3 platform features electronic warfare resistance, up to 3.5 hours flight time, 80km tactical radius, and target detection at 15km distance.

Produces the Leleka-100 reconnaissance drone (340 km range, 5-hour endurance) and Bulava strike UAV used by 90% of Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance units. Has manufactured over 10,000 UAVs since 2022 and trained 2,500 military operators.

Esper Bionics is an award-winning engineering company that builds advanced robotic prosthetic hands and human enhancement devices using AI, DSP, and machine learning technologies.

A geospatial analytics company that provides drone-based 3D mapping technology and digital twin creation platforms for real-time intelligence, terrain analysis, and situational awareness applications.

Ukrainian defence technology startup that develops EW-protected tactical communication systems for military use, specializing in secure radio stations with low probability of detection and 256-bit traffic encryption.

G1 PRO

A 300-gram handheld tactical radio with AES-256 encryption, frequency hopping, and 48+ hours of battery life, designed to resist detection and jamming in contested EW environments.

B1 Network Extender

A compact autonomous repeater that can be elevated by drone to extend the radio coverage of G1 PRO networks across the battlefield, supporting FHSS and mesh networking.

R1 Repeater

A fixed repeater with internet-relaying capabilities that bridges radio signals via Starlink or other IP networks, enabling brigade-level encrypted communication with no range limit.

Ukrainian electronic warfare manufacturer producing portable and vehicle-mounted drone jamming systems since 2014. Produces up to 500 EW systems per month including the DF-M modular complex and AVD 360 armoured vehicle protection dome.

Develops AI-powered surveillance cameras for battlefield applications with automatic object detection and recognition capabilities. Their systems provide passive monitoring for military and security applications.

Builds the Lynx unmanned ground vehicle and Saber remote weapon station for frontline logistics, casualty evacuation, and remote combat. Deployed by multiple Ukrainian brigades including the 47th Mechanized and 5th Assault Brigade.

Ukrainian developer of unmanned ground robotic platforms including the Gnom family of combat UGVs with fiber-optic control for EW resistance. Produces armed fire support, mine-laying, demining, and FPV drone carrier ground robots deployed by Ukrainian forces.

Terminal Autonomy specializes in long-range, autonomous precision strike drones. Their battle-tested AI software suite enables real-time targeting, strike coordination, and swarm control. Products include the AQ-400 Scythe, AQ-100 Bayonet, and AQV-120 Scalpel autonomous systems.

Manufacturer of the Punisher reusable strike drone with 45 km combat range and modular payload system. Over 60 Punisher systems delivered to Ukrainian forces since 2022, completing thousands of combat missions.

Manufactures ballistic helmets, armor plates, body armor suits, plate carriers and vehicle protection for Ukrainian military and law enforcement, with exports to the U.S. market under the UARM brand.

Ukrainian manufacturer of jet-powered and multi-purpose unmanned aircraft systems including the UJ-22 Airborne (800 km range, 20 kg payload), UJ-23 Topaz jet drone (800 km/h), and UJ-31/UJ-32 loitering munitions deployed by Ukrainian forces.

Develops fixed-wing and VTOL unmanned aerial systems, EO/IR/LRF camera gimbals, encrypted data links, and anti-jamming tracking antennas. Supplies all branches of Ukrainian defence including Armed Forces, Naval Forces, Intelligence Directorate, and Special Operations Forces.

Vidar Systems specializes in acoustic intelligence for perimeter and battlefield sensing. Their Acoustic Weapon Locating System (AWLS) detects gunfire including howitzers, mortars, tanks, and machine guns using a network of distributed acoustic sensors combined with advanced machine learning algorithms.

First Ukrainian company to mass-produce strike drones entirely from domestic components, with 4,000 units monthly capacity. Product line includes FPV strike drones, fixed-wing ISR platforms, fiber-optic guided systems, and the Dzhankoi ground robot, deployed by 200+ Ukrainian Defence Force units.

Builds passive acoustic sensor networks using AI/ML to detect low-altitude cruise missiles, drones, and FPV attacks. Deploys both fixed network sensors across Ukraine and portable tactical units with 150-450 metre detection range. NATO has expressed interest in the technology.