European Advanced Materials Companies

IsembardLondon, United Kingdom · 11-50

Runs a distributed network of precision factories powered by MasonOS, its proprietary software platform, manufacturing high-precision components for aerospace, defence and critical industries.

iComatAthens, Greece · 50-100

Manufactures steered-fibre carbon composite parts for aerospace, defence and space using its patented Rapid Tow Shearing process, producing components up to 65% lighter than conventional composites at production scale.

Reflex AerospaceMunich, Germany · 11-50

Designs and manufactures custom-built dual-use satellite platforms for LEO missions, delivering optical, SAR and SATCOM satellites for commercial and governmental customers in under nine months.

SECQAILondon, United Kingdom · 1-10

Designs memory-safe semiconductors with post-quantum cryptography for securing servers, edge devices and critical infrastructure against both current and quantum-era threats.

Innatera NanosystemsDelft, Netherlands · 11-50

Develops neuromorphic processors that use spiking neural networks to run pattern recognition at the sensor edge on sub-milliwatt power budgets.

PowerUP Energy TechnologiesTallinn, Estonia · 11-50

Designs and manufactures hydrogen fuel cell generators for defence, telecommunications and critical infrastructure, with products battle-tested in active conflict zones and NATO exercises.

SCALINXParis, France · 51-200

Fabless semiconductor company specializing in highly-integrated mixed-signal products and smart conversion technology, designing data converter cores and ASICs for defence, aerospace, test & measurement, and communications markets.

AFX010x Analog Front End

Quad-channel analog front end IC in a 12mm BGA package with ADC sampling up to 5 GS/s at 16-bit resolution and 425 mW per channel power consumption for radar and oscilloscope applications.

SCCORE Signal Conversion Platform

Proprietary continuous-time delta-sigma ADC/DAC technology with on-chip calibration enabling wideband signal digitization up to multiple GHz with instant overload recovery for phased array radar receivers.

Signal Conversion ASIC Service

Custom mixed-signal ASIC design and supply service delivering silicon-proven IP blocks on TSMC 40nm and GlobalFoundries processes, available as GDSII, known-good die, or turnkey packaged devices.

InoBatBratislava, Slovakia · 51-200

Specializes in research, development, and manufacture of premium innovative electric batteries custom-designed for automotive, commercial vehicle, motorsport, and aerospace sectors.

E10 Drone Battery Cell

Europe's first fully EU-manufactured battery cell for defence drones and UAS, delivering 320+ Wh/kg energy density, 40% more payload capacity, and sub-15-minute charging using Gen4 silicon anode chemistry.

Gen4 High-Performance Battery Cell

A 326 Wh/kg pouch cell with 10-80% charge in under 15 minutes and 3.5 kW/kg pulse power density, certified to UN38.3 standards for automotive and aerospace applications.

Modular Battery System

Scalable cell-to-pack battery architecture that can be custom-configured for EV, eVTOL, motorsport, and energy storage applications from modular components to complete systems.

KalrayMontbonnot-Saint-Martin, France · 201-500

Designs manycore processor chips and PCIe acceleration cards for AI inference, 5G packet processing and storage acceleration in data centres and edge deployments.

TURBOCARD4

A PCIe acceleration card built on the MPPA Coolidge processor, targeting AI inferencing and smart vision applications. Delivers high performance per dollar for compute-intensive tasks and offloads AI workloads from general-purpose CPUs in data centre and edge deployments.

K300

A programmable PCIe acceleration card for telecommunications and security applications, handling radio network processing, packet processing and security acceleration as well as AI acceleration. Suitable for 5G base station deployments and network security appliances.

K200-LP

A storage acceleration card for high-performance storage environments. Combines storage acceleration and security offload in a low-profile PCIe form factor, designed for fast deployment and efficient operation in data centre storage tiers.

Morpheus SpaceDresden, Germany · 51-200

Builds FEEP-based electric propulsion systems for small satellites, enabling constellation deployment, collision avoidance, station keeping and deorbiting from a mass-production facility in Dresden.

GO-2 Electric Propulsion System

A FEEP-based electric propulsion system for small satellites from 6U and up. The unit measures approximately 1U and houses 40 individually controlled thrusters, each with its own propellant tank, using a solid metallic propellant that requires no pressurization and has no moving parts. It covers the full range of in-orbit mobility including constellation deployment, repositioning, station keeping, collision avoidance and deorbiting, with a total thrust range of 5 to 400 micronewtons. Manufactured at scale at the Reloaded facility in Dresden.

3YOURMINDBerlin, Germany · 1-50

Builds on-demand manufacturing software that helps defence and industrial organisations identify spare parts suitable for additive manufacturing and manage distributed production workflows.

OPTOMANVilnius, Lithuania · 11-50

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.

Tropic SquarePrague, Czech Republic

Czech semiconductor company developing auditable, tamper-resistant secure elements for IoT devices, digital identity, and critical infrastructure protection.

FibreCoatAachen, Germany · 11-50

A materials technology company developing advanced fiber-reinforced composites and metal-coated fibers for applications including electromagnetic shielding, radar-absorbing materials, and high-performance composites for aerospace and defence sectors.

GreenjetsLondon, United Kingdom · 11-50

Develops quiet, safe electric propulsion systems and jet engines for aircraft including drones, air taxis, and regional aircraft to accelerate sustainable aviation.

Aspen 212

A 212mm ducted fan propulsion unit producing 5 kg static thrust at 500g weight, achieving 93% noise reduction and 45% greater efficiency than an open propeller of the same diameter.

Sycamore 160

A compact 160mm ducted fan engine for fixed-wing sub-25kg UAVs producing 6 kg thrust at 792g, designed for 26 m/s cruise speed with 75% noise reduction.

Hemlock

Ultra-high-speed ducted fan engine designed for fast fixed-wing drone applications, capable of flight speeds up to 125 m/s while maintaining low acoustic signature.

3D Phoenix DefenceLomianki, Poland · 11-50

Official Polish partner of SPEE3D, distributing and servicing metal 3D printers for defence applications including rapid field repair and spare parts manufacturing.

5.0 RoboticsTallinn, Estonia · 1-50

Develops AI-driven, modular CNC machines and robotic manufacturing solutions for defence and field operations. Produces compact, energy-efficient manufacturing systems for on-site parts production and repair without limits.

ACS Armoured Car SystemsFriedberg, Germany · 51-200

Develops and manufactures tactical armoured vehicles from 3.5 to 14.8 tonnes. Won the Bundeswehr CARACAL contract for over 3,000 air-transportable vehicles to be delivered over 15 years, with a EUR 10M factory expansion to 9,000 m2 in 2024.

Advanced Graphene ProductsZielona Gora, Poland · 11-50

Europe's first mass graphene producer, manufacturing High Strength Metallurgical Graphene at industrial scale from its facility in Zielona Gora. Spin-off of Lodz University of Technology with defence-relevant applications in composites and coatings.

AERALISLondon, United Kingdom · 1-50

Developer of modular military aircraft systems featuring common core fuselage with interchangeable components for training and operational roles. Creates advanced jet trainers, basic trainers, and light attack variants with digital engineering and reconfigurable avionics.

AkhetonicsBerlin, Germany · 11-50

Photonic computing chips processing data at the speed of light for high-performance defence AI and signal processing.

AmmunityMarupe, Latvia · 11-50

Latvia's only certified manufacturer of military small-arms ammunition, producing 32 product lines from 9x19mm to .50 BMG. NATO AQAP 2110 certified and designated a national security entity. Acquired by Scandinavian Astor Group in 2025.

AP SolutionsSiedlce, Poland · 11-50

Polish manufacturer of airdrop-capable military vehicles and optionally-manned platforms for the Polish Armed Forces. Co-developed the TAERO unmanned ground vehicle for airborne troops, which won a State Security Leader 2023 award. Produces the AERO line of airmobile 4x4 vehicles from its Siedlce facility.

APR TechnologiesSweden

Advanced propulsion and rocket technology for defence and space applications. NATO DIANA 2025 cohort member.

ArceonDelft, Netherlands · 1-50

Advanced materials company developing high-performance ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) using innovative melt infiltration process. Creates Carbeon carbon-ceramic components for aerospace and defence applications including nozzles, airframes, and thermal protection systems.

AstronikaWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Produces space-grade deployable booms, antennas, actuators and subsurface sampling devices for ESA and international missions. Founded in 2013 as a Warsaw-based specialist in compact, lightweight space mechanisms.

ATLANT 3DTaastrup, Denmark · 1-50

Pioneering atomic-scale advanced manufacturing company utilizing Digital Atomic Layer Processing (DALP) technology for rapid innovation across microelectronics value chain. Enables prototyping and manufacturing of micro and nanodevices for optics, photonics, MEMS/sensors.

AutoflugRellingen, Germany · 201-500

Designs and manufactures safety and rescue systems for aviation, armoured vehicles and maritime applications, including ejection seat integration, helicopter seating, parachutes, CBRN protection and fuel measurement systems.

BlackwaveMunich, Germany

Advanced composite materials manufacturer for aerospace and defence structural applications. Alpine Space Ventures portfolio.

BLIXTSweden

Ultra-fast solid-state power switching technology for defence energy management and grid resilience. NATO DIANA 2025 cohort.

BlücherErkrath, Germany · 51-200

World market leader in CBRN protective suit systems. Over 10 million SARATOGA-brand protective suits deployed in more than 40 countries, including by OPCW inspectors. Manufactures filter technologies and CBRN/ballistic protection systems in Erkrath.

Busch PROtectiveGütersloh, Germany · 51-200

Family-owned ballistic helmet manufacturer with over 40 years of history. Developed the combat helmet currently worn by Bundeswehr soldiers. Produces aramid-based helmets certified to DEA-FBI Ballistic Protocol standards from facilities in Gütersloh.

DCubeItaly

MIL-STD certified defence technology R&D firm specializing in advanced military system design and qualification testing.

DECPTNivå, Denmark · 11-50

Nanostructured multispectral camouflage technology featuring wavelength-selective nanostructures imprinted in foil for thermal signature reduction and visual concealment. Mass-producible stick-on foil solutions adaptable to any platform across domains with newspaper-print-like production capabilities.

DeftakTallinn, Estonia · 1-10

Ukrainian-Estonian defence technology startup developing next-generation high-precision ammunition for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, with GPS-independent targeting capabilities.

DeloxLisbon, Portugal · 1-10

Biotechnology company developing portable bio-decontamination solutions, particularly the Delox Box system using hydrogen peroxide vapor technology for sterilization.

Direct ActionWroclaw, Poland · 51-200

Polish manufacturer of modular tactical gear for NATO special operations forces, including plate carriers, chest rigs and combat uniforms. Products used by SOF units in over 40 countries.

DonaustahlDeggendorf, Germany · 11-50

Modular loitering munition systems and drone motor manufacturing. The Adaptive Loitering Munition Platform Mouse can be configured for different mission profiles. Tripled revenue and expanding German production capacity.

DrehtainerValluhn, Germany · 51-200

Develops and manufactures protected modular container systems for military infrastructure. Has delivered over 6,000 camp containers for operations by the German, Australian, Canadian and Dutch forces since 1999.

Dynamit Nobel DefenceBurbach, Germany · 51-200

Builds shoulder-fired weapon systems, vehicle protection and digital command solutions for armed forces, with over 20 militaries worldwide relying on its RGW and Panzerfaust platforms.

Eesti ArsenalKadrina, Estonia

Develops and manufactures munitions including anti-tank mines, hand grenades, mortar ammunition and directional fragmentation charges. Framework contract partner for medium- and large-calibre ammunition supply to Estonia worth EUR 30M.

EksplaVilnius, Lithuania · 51-200

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.

Elaboracja NiewiadowNiewiadow, Poland · 51-200

Ammunition production company developing and manufacturing 155mm artillery rounds in partnership with Northrop Grumman. Part of Grupa Niewiadow-PGM, a WSE-listed defence consortium focused on medium and large calibre munitions for Krab and K9 systems.

GermazWroclaw, Poland · 51-200

Produces armoured and special vehicles for military, police and government organisations for over 25 years. Works with certified armour material suppliers including SSAB ARMOX and manufactures from a plant in Wroclaw.

greenSANEStare Miasto, Poland · 11-50

Polish manufacturer of mobile energy storage systems designed as silent alternatives to diesel generators for military field operations. Builds the NONgenerator product line and container-scale batteries up to 9 MWh using second-life EV cells, all designed and assembled at its facility near Konin.

GuS glass + safetyLübbecke, Germany · 201-500

Manufactures bullet-resistant glass and periscopes for armoured vehicles. Supplies 40+ armies worldwide with over 400 periscope types and composite transparent armour that reduces weight by 10-20% at the same ballistic protection level.

HansaMatrixRiga, Latvia · 201-500

Electronics manufacturing services for defence and aerospace sectors, providing PCB assembly and system integration.

Hikade TechnologiesBrno, Czech Republic

Czech defence and aerospace engineering company specializing in design, development, and prototyping across mechanics, electrical engineering, optics, and software for military and aviation.

Inex MicrotechnologyNewcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom · 11-50

UK's leading compound semiconductor development and fabrication company, manufacturing advanced devices for defence, communications, and energy applications.

GaN RF MMICs

Monolithic microwave integrated circuits for radar and secure communications, enabling low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, and medium power amplifiers for defence and satellite systems.

MEMS Sensors and Actuators

Custom MEMS devices including accelerometers and microfabricated vapour cells for atomic clocks and magnetometers, with over 50 different device types manufactured across aerospace, defence, and space exploration.

JakuszNowe Miasto Lubawskie, Poland · 51-200

Designs and manufactures blast-proof containers, ammunition disposal systems and CBRN transport devices for military and law enforcement. Over 38 years of experience, with products deployed in 39 countries and full NATO AQAP quality certification.

MWK DefenceKonigswartha, Germany · 11-50

Manufactures stainless steel defence components, special machine assemblies and tank track maintenance systems in Saxony. Supplies armoured vehicle parts and custom defence solutions to the Bundeswehr.

Nobo SolutionsWroclaw, Poland · 1-10

R&D engineering firm developing wireless passive sensors for temperature and deflection measurement, including high-temperature remote sensing systems. Works on defence and CBRN applications with European research consortia.

Nordic BatteriesKongsberg, Norway · 51-200

Manufactures customized battery solutions for industrial applications across construction, maritime, and defence sectors. Provides specialized battery systems for harsh environments.

21700 Drone Battery Packs

Customisable high-energy-density battery packs using 21700 cells, built in flexible series/parallel configurations for extended drone flight times and rapid field deployment.

MODUL90 LFP Battery Module

A 19-inch rack-mount LFP battery module with integrated BMS and display, available in 48V (5 kWh) and 100V (10 kWh) configurations for off-grid energy storage and movable applications.

ePOWERPACK

A 10 kWh vehicle-mounted mobile power system co-developed with Storm Adapt, designed for field deployment to power portable military electronics, communications, and critical infrastructure.

Omni3DPoznan, Poland · 11-50

Manufactures large-format industrial 3D printers used by defence forces, aerospace and naval sectors across Europe. Developed TFU20, a portable field manufacturing lab for military repair operations.

P.H.U. LechmarKielce, Poland · 11-50

Polish defence equipment supplier and UGV developer, licensed for military trade since 2014. Co-developed the hydrogen-powered Hermione unmanned ground vehicle with French firm H2X-Defense, unveiled at MSPO 2025 and currently being tested by the French Army for its first AI-directed combat unit.

Pivexin TechnologyBabice, Poland · 11-50

Supplies motion control systems, electric actuators, slewing gearboxes and drive technology for military platforms including turret systems and land vehicles. Active in European Defence Fund projects across ground combat and force protection sectors.

Polaris SpaceplanesBremen, Germany · 51-200

Builds reusable spaceplanes using aerospike engines that take off and land on runways. Won a Bundeswehr contract to develop the HYTEV hypersonic test vehicle and completed Europe's first privately funded aerospike-powered flight in 2024. Has 70 employees in Bremen.

RBL Defence PolskaWarsaw, Poland · 1-10

Warsaw-based defence startup founded by military veterans developing modular composite shelters, loitering munitions, remotely operated electric combat vehicles and a patented cellular geotextile ballistic protection system. Won a Diamond Shields award at the Poland Security Congress 2025.

RD ALFA MicroelectronicsRiga, Latvia · 51-200

Designs and manufactures radiation-hardened, ITAR-free analog integrated circuits for space and defence. ESA-qualified components on the European Preferred Parts List. Supplies Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space.

Rekord Hale NamiotoweBielsko-Biala, Poland · 51-200

Manufactures military-grade tent structures, shelters and base life support systems for NATO forces since 1998. Products include combat tents rated to -32C, rapid-deploy maintenance hangars and turn-key field camps for Polish, US and allied militaries.

SCHUBERTHMagdeburg, Germany · 201-500

Manufactures the Bundeswehr standard combat helmet (Gefechtshelm M92) and the modern M100 ballistic helmet certified to NIJ IIIA and VPAM 2. Produces 1.5 million helmets per year from Magdeburg with around 300 employees. Founded 1922.

SEATOM TechnologiesPorvoo, Finland

SEATOM Technologies develops modular micro-nuclear reactor systems for marine and extreme environments. Selected for NATO DIANA's Operations in Extreme Environments cohort, SEATOM offers the OCEAN-SMR™ system for naval and seabed operations, supporting the maritime industry's transition to Net Zero.

SemiconWarsaw, Poland · 51-200

Electronics company and NATO-codified supplier (NCAGE 2082H) producing laser modules, EMS assembly services and components for military and industrial applications.

SintermatMontbard, France · 11-50

Industrial technology company that designs and produces innovative high-performance materials using the Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) process for aerospace, defence, luxury goods, and industrial sectors.

SKB Drive TechWarsaw, Poland · 51-200

Manufactures drive axles, gearboxes and suspension systems for military vehicles including the Jelcz 442.32 4x4 truck and Rosomak APC. Family company with roots dating to 1912, supplying drivetrain components to Polish and Ukrainian armed forces.

SPEKONSeifhennersdorf, Germany · 51-200

Military parachute systems manufacturer certified as a Bundeswehr aviation equipment supplier. Exports to over 30 countries and has produced parachutes for armed forces worldwide for over 70 years from its Saxony facility.

Spes3DWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Provides metal and polymer 3D printing services for the defence sector using PBF-LB and MJF technologies. Produces heat exchangers, turbine components and custom military hardware.

Spherical SystemsRotterdam, Netherlands

Spherical Systems designs dedicated semiconductors and electronic subsystems for defence satellites. Their technology manipulates electronic circuits at the transistor level, enabling systems that are smaller, more reliable, and highly software configurable. Supported by Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security.

SygnisWroclaw, Poland · 51-200

Deep-tech company developing novel additive manufacturing technologies including direct ink writing and patented liquid FDM. Acquired 3D printer manufacturer ZMorph and supplied 20 printers to produce military equipment for Ukraine's armed forces.

TetersOlaine, Latvia · 1-10

Latvian precision manufacturing company providing CNC machining, welding, laser cutting, and metal assembly services for military and industrial customers.

Uplift360United Kingdom

Recovery and recycling technology for aerospace composite waste, reducing defence supply chain dependency on virgin materials. NIF-backed.

WamtechnikPiaseczno, Poland · 51-200

NATO-certified manufacturer of military battery packs and power supply systems for the Polish Army, police and border guard. First company in Central and Eastern Europe licensed by Panasonic for lithium-ion pack production.

Works 11Radom, Poland · 11-50

Arms manufacturer and special trade company founded in 2005, inheriting production documentation from the former Lucznik arms factory. Supplies weapons, ammunition and ballistic testing equipment to the Polish Armed Forces and police.

ZentauronBad Salzuflen, Germany · 11-50

Tactical equipment manufacturer producing plate carriers, ballistic vests, magazine pouches and load-bearing systems for the Bundeswehr, police and special forces. All products are sewn in Germany to military TL specifications.